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Welcome to Sarasota Police Officers Association
Sarasota Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local 6045, would like to welcome you to our website. The site is designed to provide a communications link between the Union and its members. It also provides information for the citizens we serve. Anything done to one, affects all of us. Call a member of the Board and let us know or send an email from your personal, not your work computer.
I.U.P.A./SPD Local 6045 is comprised of sworn law enforcement professionals dedicated to protect and serve the City of Sarasota residents and its visitors year round. Our commitment and loyalty to our community is unwavering. We are dedicated to continually providing the highest level of service with integrity and partnering with our community to maintain and enhance our quality of life. I.U.P.A. Local 6045 is proud to be a part of an agency that continually focuses on community policing and is fully accredited by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.
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Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ratification
FOR THE PERIOD OF 10/1/2022 - 9/30/2025
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It is very important that you keep a copy of this I.U.P.A./LDF Emergency Card on your person when you are on duty. Download the I.U.P.A./LDF Emergency Card now to keep available in the event that you ever need it. There is important information on the card, including your Reservation of Rights Statement, the toll-free 24/7 phone number, procedures recommended to protect your rights, and more. Download it now and keep it on your person whenever you are on duty, so that you are prepared if you ever require the information.
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Police News
- N.C. K-9 dies in hot car incidenton July 23, 2026 at 4:44 pm
An investigation found that Pitt County bomb detecting K-9 Chilli's death was an accident
- Watch: Ga. driver continues to flee with vehicle in shambles after at least 4 successful PIT attemptson July 23, 2026 at 4:33 pm
After the suspect vehicle was eventually boxed in by Sandy Springs police, the suspect got out and fled on foot through stopped freeway traffic before being arrested
- Watch: Ga. driver continues to flee with vehicle in shambles after at least 4 successful PIT attemptson July 23, 2026 at 4:33 pm
After the suspect vehicle was eventually boxed in by Sandy Springs police, the suspect got out and fled on foot through stopped freeway traffic before being arrested
- Video: Fleeing Mo. driver exits vehicle, dives head first off bridgeon July 23, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Dash camera footage shows a man fleeing from Stone County Sheriff's deputies stop his vehicle, open his driver's side door and dive head first off of a 50-foot-tall bridge
- Video: Fleeing Mo. driver exits vehicle, dives head first off bridgeon July 23, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Dash camera footage shows a man fleeing from Stone County Sheriff's deputies stop his vehicle, open his driver's side door and dive head first off of a 50-foot-tall bridge
- 2 Indianapolis officers wounded, suspect killed in shootouton July 23, 2026 at 2:43 pm
IMPD officers were responding to the scene of an armed man causing a disturbance when the man fired shots, striking two of them; officers returned fire, fatally wounding the suspect
- 2 Indianapolis officers wounded, suspect killed in shootouton July 23, 2026 at 2:43 pm
IMPD officers were responding to the scene of an armed man causing a disturbance when the man fired shots, striking two of them; officers returned fire, fatally wounding the suspect
- Video shows Texas Police pursuit after suspect struck cruiser, nearly hit officerson July 23, 2026 at 1:50 pm
Fort Worth PD dashcam footage shows a suspect initially appearing to comply with a traffic stop before speeding away, hitting a cruiser and nearly running over officers
