Cocoa Police Administer Police Officer’s Oath of Office is David Medina

Bronx native moved to Florida in 2021

Chief Collier administered the police officer’s Oath of Office to David Medina (above) earlier this week in a ceremony among several department members, Mayor Blake, and Officer D. Medina’s family.

BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA, FLORIDA – Chief Collier administered the police officer’s Oath of Office to David Medina earlier this week in a ceremony among several department members, Mayor Blake, and Officer D. Medina’s family.

Officer D. Medina recently graduated from the Public Safety Institute Law Enforcement Academy at the Eastern Florida State College campus in Melbourne, Florida.

He has one brother and two sisters.

Officer D. Medina is planning on completing his Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice.

He previously worked at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in New York and Pennsylvania for 12 years.

The Bronx native moved to Florida in 2021 after retiring from the Bureau of Prisons as a Lieutenant.

Officer D. Medina is married with four children. Officer D. Medina, enjoys working out and coaching baseball.

Officer D. Medina will proceed through the orientation and field training program during the next few months prior to being released on solo patrol.

“The department is excited to have Officer D. Medina join the agency, and ultimately serve the community, exemplifying the agency’s mission of Community First, Promoting Partnerships, and Demonstrating Excellence,” said a police spokesperson.