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CBS News
23-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Former Plymouth police chief dies at the age of 58
The city of Plymouth is mourning the loss of a former police chief and public safety director. Earlier this week Mike Goldstein passed away after a medical incident. He was 58-years-old. "He was a one-of-a-kind person. One in a million, they say," said Jeff Potts. Potts is the executive director of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association. But back when he was police chief in Bloomington, Mike Goldstein held the same title in Plymouth—and the two became close friends. "He was like a father-figure and mentored dozens and dozens of police chiefs. He was the guy everyone wanted to talk to when you first became a police chief because he was so good at it," said Potts. Goldstein grew up in Plymouth and devoted his more than 30-year career, to the city. In high school, he joined the first class of police explorers. In 1990, he was hired as a full-time officer and in 2004, he was promoted to police chief. To honor Goldstein, the city has lowered its flags to half-mast, and current public safety director, Erik Fadden, who worked with Goldstein, said quote, "We are heartbroken with the news of Mike's passing. Mike leaves behind a lasting and unmatched legacy." Chief Goldstein's legacy also stretches to the mental health side of law enforcement, where he encouraged officers to take care of themselves, their families, and their communities. "Mike was the type of guy that believed that if we can teach people to take care of their mental health, and take care of their physical fitness, they are going to be better police officers. But more important to Mike was that they are better moms and dads, better brothers, sisters. They were just better people," said Potts. Goldstein retired just four years ago, and Potts said he was enjoying time with his family, while still giving back to law enforcement. "For me, it was devastating to lose a friend. But just an icon in the law enforcement community who died way too young," said Potts. Potts said Goldstein had a hand in many of the wellness programs across the state, that help officers deal with trauma.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Former Plymouth Police Chief Mike Goldstein's unmatched legacy remembered
The Brief The City of Plymouth announced the former Public Safety Director and Police Chief has passed away. Plymouth lowered flags to half-mast in honor of Mike Goldstein. PLYMOUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) - The law enforcement community across Minnesota is mourning the tragic passing of one of their own, Mike Goldstein. The backstory Mike Goldstein was raised in Plymouth. He devoted his career to the community. In 2021, Goldstein retired from the Plymouth Police Department after serving for three decades. What we know The City of Plymouth lowered flags to half-mast Wednesday in honor of Goldstein along with the announcement of his passing. The city said the former Public Safety Director/Police Chief Goldstein passed away following a medical incident Tuesday. What they're saying The Plymouth Police Department sent FOX 9 the following statement: "We are heartbroken with the news of Mike's passing," said current Public Safety Director/Police Chief Erik Fadden, who served with Goldstein for 16 years. "Mike leaves behind a lasting and unmatched legacy. He inspired everyone who met him – a true servant leader whose contributions to public safety will be felt for years to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Goldstein family. He was one in a million." Those who knew Goldstein said he lived a life synonymous with service. "When you just say his name, people light up. Like, oh, Mike Goldstein, everybody knows Mike and everybody loves Mike," said Brian Podany, Blaine Police Chief. "Co-found Provicta, which was a company he then started that was all focused on still trying to take care of us even though he wasn't in the profession anymore. He certainly left our profession, and our state, and our world a better place." "He was kind and compassionate. A very humble leader. He called himself a servant leader," said Jeff Potts, executive director of Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association (MCPA). "I think just about every department in the state now pays a lot more attention to officer wellness and making sure they take care of the police officers mental health and their physical health. We can attribute that movement to Mike Goldstein. In the spirit of Mike Goldstein, keep trying to help the people who work for you." The Source City of Plymouth, Plymouth Police Department, Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, Blaine Police Chief
