Plymouth leaders back police chief after 'no confidence' vote by officers

Plymouth Police Chief Erik Fadden holds news conference on the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in 2022. (FOX 9 / FOX 9)
PLYMOUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) - The City of Plymouth issued a statement saying it received a letter regarding a vote of no confidence in Police Chief Erik Fadden, who also serves as the city's public safety director, on January 13.
Police union vote
What they're saying:
The city says both Police Officer Local 18 and Sergeant Union 34 voted "no confidence" in the chief.
However, city leaders are standing by Chief Fadden.
The statement from the city reads in part:
"Plymouth City Council and city leaders are supportive of the Plymouth Public Safety Department, Police Department leadership and Plymouth police officers – and this unwavering support continues…
"The City of Plymouth has directed significant public resources toward police department employees in recent years, including market adjustments for law enforcement salaries, which were negotiated with union representatives; additional leave benefits; financial support for educational advancement; support for mental health, physical fitness and wellness initiatives/opportunities; and efforts to work collaboratively on a labor management committee. The City of Plymouth remains committed to these efforts and looks forward to working with union bargaining groups on continued progress in these areas in order to meet the needs of the community."
Police Chief Fadden was appointed in January 2021 and is a 20-year veteran of the Plymouth Police Department.
The Source: A news release from the City of Plymouth.