Mike Goldstein Health and Wellness Fund

The Plymouth Crime & Fire Prevention Fund (PC&FPF) announced that it has established the “Mike Goldstein Health & Wellness Fund.” One thousand dollars in seed money has been placed in the Fund and will be available to the Public Safety Department as it continues to expand its Health and Wellness Program. Chief Goldstein pioneered this innovative program which is aimed at keeping Plymouth’s first responders mentally and physically fit.

Public Safety Director Mike Goldstein announced that he will be retiring on January 31, 2021.  Goldstein started with the Plymouth Police Department as a high-school police explorer.  He has held every rank from explorer to police chief (1989-2015).  In 2015, he was appointed to Director of Public Safety, where he has led both the police and the fire departments.   

“Over the past 42 years, the PC&FPF has been proud to fund many state-of-the art initiatives, equipment, training and technologies the Department has introduced to proactively serve our community,” said Jackie Hogshire, President of the PC&FPF.  “Chief Goldstein’s commitment to health and wellness is well-recognized.”  In 2017, the Police Department received the Innovation in Technology Award from the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association for its Wellness Program.  “Inspired by his leadership, the PC&FPF decided to create the “Mike Goldstein Health & Wellness Fund” to honor his legacy and to continue building on the foundation that he has established,” said Hogshire.

Community members who would like to make a tax-deductible donation in honor of Chief Goldstein’s public service can do so at GIVEMN.org.  For more information on the PC&FPF, visit plymouthcrimefire.org.