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Union City Council approves hiring Kenneth Fye as part-time police officer
Summary
The Union City Borough Council unanimously approved hiring Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part-time police officer; the budget had allowed at least $33,560 for wages and benefits and the part-time hire is expected to cost less.
Union City Borough Council voted unanimously Aug. 13 to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part-time police officer. The motion was made by Councilor Matt Joyce and seconded by Councilor Osborn and carried with six councilors present.
Mayor Robert Wolf had emphasized the importance of maintaining a police department in the borough and recommended a part-time hire to sustain coverage. Borough Manager Cindy Wells told council the 2024 budget had allowed at least $33,560 for wages and benefits; she said the part-time hire would cost less than that. Police Chief David Pernice reviewed recent department activity, reporting 269 calls between June 1 and Aug. 13—about 3.63 calls per day—and thanked council for approving the additional personnel. The chief also said officers attended an Alert Active Shooter training on July 24–25 and that the UC Community Foundation awarded grants for four tasers and security cameras.
Councilors did not record any opposing votes. The hire is an administrative personnel action authorized at the meeting; council did not specify start date or scheduled weekly hours during the public record.
