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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
- Calif. police union: City layoffs eliminate nearly all PD civilian support staffon October 15, 2026 at 7:25 pm
The Hollister Police Officers Association stated it was told the city would “lay off every single civilian staff member of our department," while the city denied that claim
- Calif. police union: City layoffs eliminate nearly all PD civilian support staffon October 15, 2026 at 7:25 pm
The Hollister Police Officers Association stated it was told the city would “lay off every single civilian staff member of our department," while the city denied that claim
- Calif. police union: City layoffs eliminate nearly all PD civilian support staffon October 15, 2026 at 7:25 pm
The Hollister Police Officers Association stated it was told the city would “lay off every single civilian staff member of our department," while the city denied that claim
- StuntCams Introduces Rugged 4K POV Camera for Firefighters and Public Safety Professionalson October 15, 2026 at 4:46 pm
The camera offers several options for hands-free use. It can be mounted to compatible helmet systems with Picatinny or ARC mounts, worn with a headband, or mounted in other positions.
- BWC: 2 N.J. SWAT officers shot while executing search warrant, suspect killedon October 15, 2026 at 4:26 pm
The suspect, who was paralyzed from a prior shootout with police, opened fire as the Atlantic City PD SWAT team breached the door, striking one officer in the leg and one on his helmet
- BWC: 2 N.J. SWAT officers shot while executing search warrant, suspect killedon October 15, 2026 at 4:26 pm
The suspect, who was paralyzed from a prior shootout with police, opened fire as the Atlantic City PD SWAT team breached the door, striking one officer in the leg and one on his helmet
- Okla. officers injured in pursuit after suspect T-bones, flips cruiseron October 15, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Tulsa Police officers captured the suspect after he fled the scene on foot; the suspect and two officers were hospitalized following the crash
- Okla. officers injured in pursuit after suspect T-bones, flips cruiseron October 15, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Tulsa Police officers captured the suspect after he fled the scene on foot; the suspect and two officers were hospitalized following the crash
