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Police chief reports no response from approved hire, council agrees to search for one part‑time officer
Summary
Police Chief David Pernice told council that the previously approved candidate has not responded; he will contact the consortium and Civil Service Commission and asked the borough to search for one part‑time officer (he prefers two). Council agreed to seek one part‑time hire.
Police Chief David Pernice updated the council on the police hiring effort, saying the candidate approved at the prior meeting has not made contact and appears no longer interested. He told council he will reach out to the hiring consortium, send letters and check with the Civil Service Commission to set up oral exams.
Pernice said there are 32 candidates on the consortium list and that his department ultimately would like to hire two part‑time officers though only one position was approved by council. Council agreed to pursue a search for one part‑time officer. The minutes record no formal vote on staffing beyond the earlier approval referenced by the chief.
