Robert John Topp

Current agency: Plymouth Police Dept.Plymouth, MN

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

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--Current Salary

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--Liability Costs

--Arrests

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Oct 13, 1997
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Meth from Mexico to Minnesota: A Drug Trafficking Case Study

Completed: May 20, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Tri-County Law Enforcement Association - SP10388
Instructor: Investigator Justin Wilmes

EVOC Pursuit Refresher With PIT

Completed: May 15, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Dakota County Technical College - SP09271
Instructor: Dakota County Technical College

Handgun and Rifle Qualification

Completed: Mar 6, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Anthony Boone, Quincy Grabau, Jacob Coopet, Nate Palm, Kyle Kvenild

TASER 10 Department Certification

Completed: Feb 4, 2026
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Dave Durenberger, Kevin Schik, Adam Magy, Hanna Olson

November 2025 In-Service Use of Force

Completed: Nov 14, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717

EMR

Completed: Sep 30, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Vehicle Suppression Tactics

Completed: Sep 19, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717

Annual Pepperball Recertification

Completed: Sep 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Shawn Grande, Matt Gliniany, Dan Raquet

40MM Less Lethal Certification & Anual Recertification

Completed: Sep 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Taser Annual Recertification

Completed: Sep 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Gun Laws 101

Completed: May 8, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Joe Van Thomme

Handgun/Rifle Qualification

Completed: Mar 7, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Defensive Tactics / Use of Force

Completed: Feb 19, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Cities in Crisis: Leadership Through Civil Unrest - OFFICER WELLNESS / UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT

Completed: Jan 8, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crisis

Completed: Jan 8, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

EMR

Completed: Oct 4, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Criminal Justice Mental Health Summit

Completed: Sep 18, 2024
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Violent Crime Summit

Completed: Aug 14, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Taser Annual Recertification

Completed: Apr 17, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

40MM Less Lethal Certification & Anual Recertification

Completed: Apr 17, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Pepperball Less Lethal Certification

Completed: Apr 17, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Apr 8, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Management and Supervision of Investigative Units

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 14
Sponsor: On-Target Solutions Group, Inc. - SP10444
Instructor: On-Target Solutions Group, Inc.

Handgun/Rifle Qualification

Completed: Mar 8, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Community Diversity/Cultural Differences/Implicit Bias

Completed: Jan 10, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Autism Training

Completed: Jan 10, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Crimes Motivated By Bias

Completed: Jan 10, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

EMR

Completed: Oct 3, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

ETI 2023

Completed: Apr 14, 2023
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Conflict Management & Mediation Training

Completed: Mar 8, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Crisis Intervention & Mental Illness Crisis Training

Completed: Mar 8, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

USPCA Region 12 Canine Handler Conference

Completed: Feb 28, 2023
Credits: 12
Sponsor: United States Police Canine Association - SP09517
Instructor: United States Police Canine Association

Handgun/Rifle Qualification

Completed: Feb 8, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Defensive Tactics / Use of Force

Completed: Jan 11, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Tactical Readiness 2022

Completed: Sep 9, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Emergency Vehicle Operations and Police Pursuits Refresher (PIT)

Completed: Sep 1, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Dakota County Technical College - SP09271
Instructor: Dakota County Technical College

Violent Crimes Summit

Completed: Jul 19, 2022
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Use of Force Day Defensive Tactics (July)

Completed: Jul 14, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Use of Force-Handgun Skills (July)

Completed: Jul 14, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Use of Force May

Completed: May 19, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Defensive Tactics / Use of Force

Completed: Apr 8, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Executive Training Institute 2022

Completed: Apr 7, 2022
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

TASER Annual Certification Course

Completed: Mar 16, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Reality Based Training & Fragmentation Drills

Completed: Mar 16, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Mar 16, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Implicit Bias/Community Diversity/Cultural Differences Training

Completed: Feb 11, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Autism Training

Completed: Feb 11, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

CLEO & Command Academy

Completed: Feb 4, 2022
Credits: 30
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Use of Force (November)

Completed: Nov 18, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Executive Training Institute 2021

Completed: Nov 3, 2021
Credits: 18
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Crisis Intervention & Mental Illness Crisis Training

Completed: Aug 11, 2021
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Conflict Management & Mediation Training

Completed: Aug 11, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Street Smart Cop/Pro-Active Patrol Tactics

Completed: Aug 2, 2021
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Forest Lake Police Dept. - SP08202
Instructor: Forest Lake Police Dept.

Use of Force Day Defensive Tactics (July)

Completed: Jul 15, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Internal Affairs and Professional Standards

Completed: Jun 17, 2021
Credits: 14
Sponsor: On-Target Solutions Group, Inc. - SP10444
Instructor: On-Target Solutions Group, Inc.

May Use of Force-Defensive Tactics

Completed: May 20, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Mobile Field Force Introduction-Firearms Qualification

Completed: Feb 16, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Hazardous Materials Awareness - Level 1 Part 2

Completed: Sep 22, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Completed: Sep 22, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

Completed: Sep 22, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

POST-DT

Completed: Sep 11, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Personal Protective Equipment

Completed: Sep 8, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Sep 8, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hearing Conservation

Completed: Sep 8, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hazardous Materials Awareness - Level 1 Part 1

Completed: Sep 8, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Sep 7, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Legal Issues Update 2018

Completed: Sep 7, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force - Readiness Aspects

Completed: Sep 7, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Deadly Force - Update 2018

Completed: Sep 7, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Mar 9, 2020
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

February Use of Force

Completed: Feb 14, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

November Use of Force

Completed: Nov 15, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

EMR Refesher - 8 hours

Completed: Oct 17, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: North Memorial Ems Education - SP09057
Instructor: North Memorial Ems Education

Tactical Readiness 2019

Completed: Sep 27, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

July Use of Force

Completed: Jul 18, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

Completed: Jul 14, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Legal Issues Update 2018

Completed: Jul 14, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Deadly Force - Update 2018

Completed: Jun 24, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2019 HCSO Shield Conference

Completed: May 20, 2019
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

May Use of Force

Completed: May 15, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Supervising the Field Training at the Patrol Shift Level

Completed: Mar 29, 2019
Credits: 24
Sponsor: Association Of Training Officers of MN (ATOM) - SP09038
Instructor: Association Of Training Officers Of Mn (Atom)

Spring In Service 2019

Completed: Mar 13, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

2019 USPCA Region 12 Canine Handler Conference

Completed: Feb 26, 2019
Credits: 12
Sponsor: United States Police Canine Association - SP09517
Instructor: United States Police Canine Association

Mental Health Basics for Law Enforcement

Completed: Feb 15, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Tranquil Winds Therapy, LLC - SP10499
Instructor: Tracey R. Vee, LMFT

Legislative Mandates

Completed: Feb 15, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Defensive Tactics

Completed: Jan 24, 2019
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

BCA, DNR and State Patrol Leadership Training

Completed: Jan 16, 2019
Credits: 6
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

LE Response to Suicidal Subjects

Completed: Dec 13, 2018
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

EMR Refesher - 8 hours

Completed: Oct 18, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: North Memorial Ems Education - SP09057
Instructor: North Memorial Ems Education

Tactical Readiness

Completed: Sep 14, 2018
Credits: 10
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Portable Fire Extinguishers 2018

Completed: Jul 25, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Personal Protective Equipment 2018

Completed: Jul 25, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement 2018

Completed: Jul 25, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

True North Constitutional Policing

Completed: Jul 8, 2018
Credits: 5
Sponsor: True North Constitutional Policing - SP10482
Instructor: True North Constitutional Policing

Hearing Conservation 2018

Completed: Jun 12, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Safe Pursuit

Completed: May 9, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Bir Performance Driving School - SP10216
Instructor: Bir Performance Driving School

In House In Service

Completed: Apr 13, 2018
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Power and Influence 2018

Completed: Apr 11, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Spring In Service 2018

Completed: Mar 14, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Use of Force/Defensive Tactics

Completed: Feb 27, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Leaders and Followers 2018

Completed: Feb 22, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Wellness and Law Enforcement 2018

Completed: Feb 22, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Miranda - Selected Problems 2018 (Part 2)

Completed: Feb 22, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Deadly Force 2018

Completed: Feb 21, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Liability Issues in Emergency Vehicle and Pursuit Operations

Completed: Feb 21, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Readiness Aspects, Use of Force 2018

Completed: Feb 21, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Miranda - Selected Problems 2018 (Part 1)

Completed: Feb 21, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Defensive Tactics/Use of Force

Completed: Jan 23, 2018
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Use of Force Legal Issues 2018

Completed: Jan 15, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

EMR Refesher - 8 hours

Completed: Oct 19, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: North Memorial Ems Education - SP09057
Instructor: North Memorial Ems Education

Canine Unit Supervision

Completed: Jun 28, 2017
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Performance Kennels Inc. - SP10325
Instructor: Performance Kennels Inc.

Domestic Abuse Blueprint-Impartial Policing

Completed: Apr 14, 2017
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Use of Force Refresher 2

Completed: Feb 28, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Use of Force Refresher

Completed: Jan 31, 2017
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Tactical Readiness

Completed: Sep 8, 2016
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Juvenile Violent Crimes Summit

Credits: 6
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Plymouth Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Oct 13, 1997	Present	Active