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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
- When a viral drone video is not police footage: A PIO’s playbook for correcting misinformationon September 10, 2026 at 10:38 pm
When social media presents privately created or altered video as police footage, clear verification and timely communication can keep misinformation from defining an agency’s actions
- S.C. deputy killed in multi-vehicle crashon September 10, 2026 at 9:40 pm
Deputy Michael Hendricks, 33, "showed up every day ready to serve," Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie said; Hendricks joined the agency in April 2023 and most recently served on the Metro Unit
- S.C. deputy killed in multi-vehicle crashon September 10, 2026 at 9:40 pm
Deputy Michael Hendricks, 33, "showed up every day ready to serve," Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie said; Hendricks joined the agency in April 2023 and most recently served on the Metro Unit
- 'Massive security operation' underway as NYPD prepares for 9/11 memorial ceremonyon September 10, 2026 at 5:29 pm
“The NYPD will have a significant presence ... working alongside the United States Secret Service and our federal, state, and local partners,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated
- 'Massive security operation' underway as NYPD prepares for 9/11 memorial ceremonyon September 10, 2026 at 5:29 pm
“The NYPD will have a significant presence ... working alongside the United States Secret Service and our federal, state, and local partners,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated
- Former N.C. officer sentenced to 8-10 years in prison for 2025 fatal OISon September 10, 2026 at 4:27 pm
Newton Police Lt. Carlos Uribe pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Camden Childers after a vehicle pursuit
- Woman charged with attempted murder of 8 Calif. officers, accused of opening fire with machine gunon September 10, 2026 at 4:27 pm
The woman shot and wounded one Richmond Police officer during the standoff, where she did not stop shooting at police until she ran out of ammunition
- Man accused of posting AI image of Pa. officer, town official in KKK garbon September 10, 2026 at 4:02 pm
The man is accused of posting AI-edited images of a Whitpain Township official and police officer, as well as identifying family members and posting home addresses online
