Former Bristol Twp. school security chief, police officer arrested on child porn charges

BRISTOL TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- A former school security chief and former police officer in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, has been arrested on child pornography charges.

The investigation into 63-year-old David Jayne started just days ago when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent a tip to police.

Officials say they uncovered a history involving child sexual assault material spanning 20 years.

Jayne was a Bristol Township police officer from 1989 until 2000.

He then worked in security in the Bristol Township School District. According to the district, police do not believe any BTSD students were involved.

The district went on to say Jayne cleared a background check when he was hired, and noted he has not worked for the school system since 2023.

Jayne has been charged with possession of child pornography, dissemination of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility.

Bristol Township School District Statement

The Bristol Township School District has been made aware of the arrest of a former employee in connection with criminal charges related to the possession of child pornography.

Law enforcement officials do not believe that any BTSD students were involved in these alleged activities, and the district will cooperate fully with law enforcement throughout the investigation.

This individual has not worked in the district since 2023. Like all individuals we hire, this person had active and fully cleared Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Pennsylvania Criminal History, FBI Criminal Background, and all other required clearances on file with the district throughout their employment.

Due to the ongoing police investigation, the district will make no further comments at this time. Please direct any questions regarding the investigation to the Bristol Township Police Department or the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.

Our focus remains on maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive environment for all students and staff. The district has established policies and procedures designed to protect students, and we continuously review and strengthen these measures. As always, we encourage anyone with concerns to report them to the appropriate authorities.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.