Focht, Detective Derrick W.

Detective Derrick Focht was at work in the City of Kent when he suffered a medical emergency and died.

On Thursday morning April 6, 2017 Detective Derrick Focht complained of chest pain and shortness of breath. He reported to work to investigate a shooting and to follow up on additional cases. On the morning of April 7th, Detective Focht sought medical treatment for his chest pain. He was later found deceased in his vehicle by hospital security.

Detective Focht served the Kent Police Department for 20 years. He was commissioned as a Kent Police Officer on October 15, 1996 after successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. During his career, Derrick served as a Field Training Officer, Acting Patrol Sergeant, Detective and Acting Detective Sergeant. Derrick was assigned to the Detective Unit in 2005. In 2006 Derrick became a member of the Valley Hostage Negotiation Team and negotiated for many critical incidents. He was a model officer who took immense pride in his work. Derrick also served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1988 to 1990.

Detective Focht is survived by his wife and two daughters.