LEWISTOWN, Pa. – Geisinger Lewistown Hospital welcomes Andre French and Shawn Weaver as the new manager and supervisor, respectively, of Police and Security Services, bringing decades of law enforcement experience and a deep-rooted connection to the community.
A lifelong resident of the Mifflin County area and former chief of police for Mifflin County Regional Police, French steps into his new role with a strong commitment to public service and community safety. Weaver, a resident of Centre County, brings decades of law enforcement experience and leadership as former chief of police for Bellefonte Borough.
Recently sworn in, the officers have completed classroom training and will soon complete weapons qualification before officially taking on full uniform duties this fall.
“There’s a fantastic group of security officers here at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital,” said French. “They’re dedicated to the safety and security of this facility, its staff and its patients. I’m honored to be a part of that. Over the course of my career, I’ve been blessed to be surrounded by high-quality personnel — and it’s readily apparent that continues here. It’s humbling to be part of such a high-functioning team. My goal is to continue this tradition of excellence in service to this community.”
French and Weaver’s appointments mark a significant milestone in Geisinger’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security across its facilities. Their arrival coincides with the expansion of Geisinger Lewistown Hospital’s security team to include a private police force, part of a broader initiative launched earlier this year to elevate safety standards systemwide.
“Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is fortunate to have leaders who embody ethical standards, discretion, accountability and experience,” said AJ Hartsock, associate vice president of operations for the hospital. “Andre and Shawn continue that tradition. They understand our community and are deeply invested in serving it.”
This move is part of a larger transformation of Geisinger’s security services over the past five years. Key enhancements include:
- Installation of metal detection equipment at emergency room entrances
- Deployment of Strongline badge alert devices for staff
- Expansion of security camera systems, many powered by AI for real-time threat detection
- Specialized staff training
- Launch of the system’s K-9 program
“Safety is our top priority for everyone, and adding Andre and Shawn is yet another way we can achieve that,” said Sean McGinley, associate vice president of Geisinger Police and Security Services. “They are perfect fits for our teams and facilities here at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, and we’re thrilled to welcome them.”
With French and Weaver at the helm of Police and Security Services, Geisinger Lewistown Hospital continues to build a safer, stronger future — one rooted in community, trust and excellence.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates more than $8 billion in annual revenues across 163 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and is conducting more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With more than 27,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians and 5,200 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers, having an estimated economic impact of $16.8 billion on the state’s economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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