Law Enforcement Expresses Condolences on Death of Chief Derrick Diggs

LEE COUNTY, Florida. This morning, the Fort Myers Police Department announced the death of Police Chief Derrick Diggs.

Diggs served in law enforcement for over 46 years. He was first assigned to the Fort Myers Police Department in 2016 and has become a shining example of community leadership.

Diggs spent the last years of his career serving and protecting the city of Fort Myers, and his impact on the community has not gone unnoticed.

Numerous law enforcement agencies and organizations expressed their deepest condolences to the chief and his family.

Chief Anthony Sizemore and the Cape Coral Police Department said: “At this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the Fort Myers Police Department. We will miss Chief Derrick Diggs.”

Sheriff Rambosk of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said Diggs was a great law enforcement partner for the SWFL. Diggs and Rambosk have collaborated on several investigations, and Diggs has always been committed to the cause of criminal justice and public safety.

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Plummer says our hearts are heavy this morning over the passing of Chief Diggs.

County Sheriff Lee Carmine Marceno says, “I am truly saddened by the news of the untimely death of Fort Myers Police Department Chief Diggs.”

Anyone can send or leave flowers in Diggs’ patrol car parked in front of Fort Myers Police Department headquarters.

The car will be put on public display.