GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. – The Green Cove Springs Police Department on Tuesday announced that its police chief, Derek Scott Asdot, has died after a battle with COVID-19.
“The Chief will forever be remembered as a great leader, an outstanding law enforcement officer, a patriot, and an inspiration to all who knew him,” the Police Department wrote in a statement. “He will be immensely missed. We ask for our community’s support and prayers as we navigate this great loss.”
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According to the Police Department, Asdot was an Army veteran who joined the Green Cove Springs Police Department in 2002. He was named chief of police in 2017. Asdot was a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Southern Police Institute and held a master’s degree from the University of Louisville.
Asdot also served as a DEA task force officer and he served as a board member on the St. Johns State River Academy law enforcement board.
“Derek Asdot is widely regarded as a progressive leader who spearheaded dynamic transformational changes at the Green Cove Springs Police Department in a short period of time,” the Department wrote.
Asdot is survived by his wife, Angie, his son, Jake, and his daughter, Ashley.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date.