Medina swears in new police officer

Daniel Cubrilo joins Medina Police, begins training at Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy.

Officer Daniel Cubrilo, left, is congratulated by Mayor Jim Shields after taking the oath of office as Medina’s newest police officer Feb. 5.

City of Medina

Published February 6, 2026 - 5:40 p.m.

Two individuals shaking hands during an award presentation. — Officer Daniel Cubrilo, left, is congratulated by Mayor Jim Shields after taking the oath of office as Medina’s newest police officer Feb. 5.

Medina Mayor Jim Shields marked another early milestone in his first weeks as mayor by administering the oath of office to the city’s newest police officer, Daniel Cubrilo.

Cubrilo is a graduate of Strongsville High School and Bowling Green State University, where he earned a degree in criminal justice with a minor in sociology. The 23-year-old previously served as a corrections officer with the Strongsville Police Department.

He will report Monday, Feb. 9, to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Police Academy for officer training and is expected to return to Medina in early July to begin his duties with the Medina Police Department.