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Union City Council hires part-time officer Kenneth Fye
Summary
The borough voted unanimously Aug. 13 to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil-service list as a part-time police officer; councilors said part-time staffing reduces costs and improves coverage. The council noted the police budget had allowed at least $33,560 for wages and benefits.
Union City Borough Council voted unanimously Aug. 13 to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part-time police officer. Councilor Joyce moved the hiring motion; Councilor Osborn seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Robert Wolf had urged maintaining a police department in the borough and recommended hiring a part-time officer. Borough Manager Cindy Wells told council that the budget had allowed at least $33,560 for wages and benefits and that the final cost would depend on the number of hours the part-time officer actually works. The council said part-time coverage would increase patrol availability while lowering cost compared with a full-time hire.
