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Council to search for one part‑time officer after candidate fails to respond, police chief says
Summary
Police Chief David Pernice told the council that a new hire approved at a prior meeting has not responded; with "only 32 candidates on the list," the chief said he will pursue one part‑time hire and coordinate oral exams with the Civil Service Commission.
Police Chief David Pernice told the Union City Borough Council on Aug. 27 that a candidate approved at the prior meeting has not responded to outreach and "there are only 32 candidates on the list." Pernice said he had tried to make contact and now assumes the person is no longer interested; he added he ultimately would like two part‑time officers though only one post was approved by council.
Pernice said he plans to contact the regional consortium, check with the Civil Service Commission about scheduling oral exams and send letters to candidates. Councilors Joyce, Osborn, Steadman and Kerns agreed to continue the search for one part‑time officer. The discussion did not include a formal motion to hire a specific candidate; next steps are outreach and exam scheduling.
