What is the role of the police department/city in regard to immigration enforcement? 

The police department enforces state and local laws – not federal immigration law. Immigration enforcement is the responsibility of the federal government. The Plymouth Police Department remains focused on local safety and community needs. Officers do not ask anyone for their immigration status – and all residents are encouraged to seek help and report crime without fear. 

Is the police department notified in advance of ICE operations? 

The department is not notified of federal operations or activity. 

When might the Plymouth Police Department get involved? 

The police department’s primary responsibility is to keep Plymouth safe. If federal law enforcement activity draws crowds or protests, officers may respond to maintain public safety, de-escalate tensions, and protect the rights of all individuals – including those exercising their First Amendment rights. This may include traffic or crowd control to ensure public access to streets and sidewalks. 

Do local police agencies have authority over ICE agents? 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is an independent federal law enforcement agency under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security. Local law enforcement agencies do not have authority over federal agencies and cannot intervene in their operations. It is unlawful for anyone – including local law enforcement – to obstruct federal law enforcement actions. 

The City of Plymouth's curfew ordinance is identical to the Hennepin County curfew ordinance, which is also observed in neighboring cities. The curfew law is as follows:

• Younger than 12: Home by 9 p.m.  |  Home by 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
• Ages 12-14: Home by 10 p.m.  |  Home by 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
• Ages 15-17: Home by 11 p.m.  |  Home by midnight Friday and Saturday

Any loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of others is a violation. Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., any music that can be heard beyond the property line of the place it is being played is also a violation. If a violation occurs, call the police at 9-1-1. See the City Code for more information. 

Plymouth Police Department utilizes body-worn cameras for the purpose of documenting evidence and accurately capturing contact between members of the department and the public. This policy sets forth guidelines governing the use of body-worn cameras and administering the collected data. 

Read the full Body-Worn Camera Policy (PDF). 

The City of Plymouth and Plymouth Police Department utilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to enhance the city’s ability to provide city services in the most cost and time efficient manner, as well as enhance the department’s mission of protecting lives and property when other means and resources are not available or are less effective. Applications for a UAV span the breadth of city operations.

An unmanned aerial vehicle, by definition, is an unmanned aircraft of any type that is capable of sustaining flight, whether remotely controlled or preprogrammed and all of the supporting or attached hardware designed for gathering information through photography, video recording or any other means.  UAV’s are also commonly referred to as unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones.

Any application of the UAV will be in accordance with Federal, State and City laws, to include constitutional privacy rights, search and seizure regulations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Read the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Police full policies and operational guidelines below. 

• Plymouth Police UAV Policy (PDF)
• City of Plymouth UAV Policy (PDF)
• City of Plymouth UAV Standard Operational Guidelines (PDF)
• Minnesota State UAV Statutes (PDF)