2 new officers take oath and join Medina PD

Photos by Tom Rivers

MEDINA – Nick Joy, left, and Tanner Ferris takes the oaths of office and are sworn in as new police officer for the Village of Medina.

Joy’s dad Scott, right, is holding the Bible for while Ferris’ grandmother Darlene Sullivan holds the Bible while he recites the oath of office.

The two new officers were sworn in during this evening’s Village Board meeting.

Joy of Lyndonville is already well known in Albion and Medina, where he is a trainer and co-owner of the Hustl House gym. He will continue at Hustl House while starting a new career as a police officer.

“It is a really great opportunity to serve the community even more,” Joy said.

Ferris is a 2017 Albion graduate. He has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from SUNY Brockport. He has been working for Keeler Construction.

“This is a great way to make a difference,” Ferris said about working as a police officer.

His grandfather, Richard Ferris, was a deputy with the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department.

Tanner Ferris is grateful for the chance to work for the Medina PD.

“This is a smaller community where you can make a difference and not just be a number,” he said.

The two officers will take a six-month police academy starting Monday at Niagara County Community College then they do field training with the Medina PD.