Medina accepting police chief applications until Aug. 19

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 5 August 2025 at 8:12 am

MEDINA – The Village of Medina is accepting applications for police chief with the impending retirement of Todd Draper from the position.

Draper’s retirement will become effective Aug. 30. He has served as police chief since June 12, 2023.

Draper has worked for Medina for 21 years, including 8 ½ years as a K9 handler until Kye, a Belgian Malinois, retired in November 2020.

Resumes and cover letters can be emailed to Mayor Marguerite Sherman at msherman@villagemedina.gov or dropped off in person at 119 Park Ave., Medina, NY 14103.