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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
- Suspect at large after shooting N.C. deputy during traffic stopon September 16, 2026 at 9:12 pm
The man allegedly shot the Columbus County deputy as he was fleeing a traffic stop and pursuit crash on foot
- Suspect at large after shooting N.C. deputy during traffic stopon September 16, 2026 at 9:12 pm
The man allegedly shot the Columbus County deputy as he was fleeing a traffic stop and pursuit crash on foot
- BWC: Man rams cruisers, tries to run down Okla. officers before OISon September 16, 2026 at 6:57 pm
The man fled a stop in his truck, but turned around and tried to hit Oklahoma City officers; he surrendered after being wounded in an officer-involved shooting
- BWC: Man rams cruisers, tries to run down Okla. officers before OISon September 16, 2026 at 6:57 pm
The man fled a stop in his truck, but turned around and tried to hit Oklahoma City officers; he surrendered after being wounded in an officer-involved shooting
- Autura Welcomes New Leadership Team Members, Strengthening Its Commitment to Operational Excellence, Customer Success, and the Towing and Recovery Communityon September 16, 2026 at 6:09 pm
The company has hired Kimberly Barney as Chief Operations Officer, promoted Shelli Hawkins to Chief Towing Ambassador and Jeff Pesnell to Vice President of Enterprise Accounts, and hired Kayla Ann […]
- NYPD officer's gun fires while holstered inside subway stationon September 16, 2026 at 3:28 pm
A second officer and a bystander were injured by bullet fragments during the incident
- Video: Canadian officer sneaks up behind motorcycle suspect, makes 'beautiful form tackle'on September 16, 2026 at 3:09 pm
The suspect, who appeared to be waiting to "taunt" York Regional Police officers into a pursuit, apparently never saw the officer coming before being tackled from behind
- Video: Canadian officer sneaks up behind motorcycle suspect, makes 'beautiful form tackle'on September 16, 2026 at 3:09 pm
The suspect, who appeared to be waiting to "taunt" York Regional Police officers into a pursuit, apparently never saw the officer coming before being tackled from behind
