Chartiers Valley hires head of school security department

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The Chartiers Valley School District is beefing up security for the new school year.

This summer, district leaders hired Edward Joyner to run its security department.

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Joyner will be working with local police and officers from both Collier and Scott townships posted at schools within the district.

Joyner is a 25-year veteran of Pennsylvania State Police and has experience with hostage negotiating and drug enforcement.

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