Staff report from Alachua County Sheriff’s Office social media post

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Sheriff Chad D. Scott has dedicated over three decades to serving Alachua County through a distinguished law enforcement career. A lifelong resident of the county, Sheriff Scott was born at Alachua General Hospital and raised in Newberry, where he learned the importance of community values and hard work. After graduating from Newberry High School, Sheriff Scott earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Bethel College in Kansas.

In 1990, Sheriff Scott began his career at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, where he served with distinction for over 17 years. Starting as a midnight-shift patrol deputy, he quickly gained a reputation for dedication and integrity. He worked as a School Resource Officer at Newberry High and Oak View Middle School, where he coached football, counseled students, and helped establish a Criminal Justice program that later became a successful magnet program. Sheriff Scott’s leadership continued to shine in the Patrol Division, Special Operations, and Criminal Investigations Division. As a SWAT team member and supervisor in Special Operations, Sheriff Scott implemented innovative drug enforcement programs and secured grants that enhanced the department’s capacity to combat narcotics. His tireless work ethic earned respect from colleagues, community members, and partner agencies alike.