09/28/2021
Rest in Peace, Chief Asdot.
It is with great sadness, and devastation, that the Green Cove Springs Police Department announces the passing of our leader, our brother, our friend, Chief Derek Scott Asdot. Today, after a good fight, Chief Asdot has lost his battle with COVID-19.
Chief Asdot was survived by his loving wife Angie, his son Jake, and his daughter Ashley. We send our deepest condolences to his family and all of his loved ones.
Chief Asdot was an Army veteran who joined the Green Cove Springs Police Department in 2002. Asdot rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police in 2017. The Chief was a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Southern Police Institute, and held a Master’s Degree from the University of Louisville.
Throughout his career, Chief Asdot enjoyed many professional accomplishments, including serving as a DEA Task Force Officer out of the Jacksonville regional office and serving 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 Chief will forever be remembered as a great leader, an outstanding law enforcement officer, a patriot, and an inspiration to all who knew him. He will be immensely missed. We ask for our community’s support and prayers as we navigate this great loss.
Funeral services will be announced as soon as practical.
Chief Derek S. Asdot; End of Watch 9/28/2021
Thank you for your service sir……
City of Green Cove Springs Government