“33 years ago, I started in law enforcement," Gott said. "29 years ago, I came to work for the city of DeRidder. And I was blessed and honored by becoming y’all’s police chief back in 2009. Just short of 10 years now. It’s time to run the page and begin a new chapter of my life.”“33 years ago, I started in law enforcement," Gott said. "29 years ago, I came to work for the city of DeRidder. And I was blessed and honored by becoming y’all’s police chief back in 2009. Just short of 10 years now. It’s time to run the page and begin a new chapter of my life.”