Plymouth Police Department
Coverage of Plymouth Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Plymouth dog attack: German Shepherd still loose after killing dog
An aggressive German Shepherd was reported loose in Plymouth after killing another dog near 37th Avenue North on Tuesday. Authorities described the animal as black and brown, noting that it appeared to be limping or had a broken leg. Residents are warned not to approach the dog and have been asked to contact the Plymouth Police Department with any information regarding the dog or its owner.
- Tracking the impact of police training fund on the 10th anniversary of Philando Castile’s death
A vigil marking 10 years since Philando Castile’s death in Falcon Heights highlights the impact of the Philando Castile Memorial Training Fund. The fund, established after his 2016 fatal shooting during a traffic stop, provides annual state funding for police training in de-escalation, crisis management, and implicit bias. Police chiefs note the fund supports compliance with training mandates and enables departments to exceed requirements, though strict reporting and oversight by the POST Board are required.