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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
- Survey: 6 in 10 favor keeping existing police ALPR programs despite broader oppositionon September 9, 2026 at 9:46 pm
While 54% opposed ALPR use overall, nearly 60% favored retaining existing programs and many respondents said additional safeguards would boost their support
- BWC: Man threatens to kill neighbor over engine noise, runs at officer with sword before OISon September 9, 2026 at 9:27 pm
The man became agitated after he spoke with a Kern County deputy about a noise complaint; he retrieved a sword and ran after the deputy shouting, "kill me!"
- BWC: Man threatens to kill neighbor over engine noise, runs at officer with sword before OISon September 9, 2026 at 9:27 pm
The man became agitated after he spoke with a Kern County deputy about a noise complaint; he retrieved a sword and ran after the deputy shouting, "kill me!"
- N.C. state trooper charged with first degree murder in killing of deputyon September 9, 2026 at 7:24 pm
Both N.C. State Highway Patrol Sgt. Nekime Oxendine and Cumberland County Sheriff's Capt. Adam David Bean were off duty during the confrontation that led up to the fatal shooting of Bean
- Video: Man steals Ohio police cruiser, plows through house, attacks officeron September 9, 2026 at 4:09 pm
Body camera video shows Dayton Police officers pulling residents from the wreckage while the suspect attacked, bit and tried to grab the gun from officers taking him into custody
- Video: Man steals Ohio police cruiser, plows through house, attacks officeron September 9, 2026 at 4:09 pm
Body camera video shows Dayton Police officers pulling residents from the wreckage while the suspect attacked, bit and tried to grab the gun from officers taking him into custody
- ‘Beyond urgent’: N.Y. police department ramping up recruitment measures amid officer shortageon September 9, 2026 at 4:08 pm
The Syracuse Police Department removed its police officer residency requirement and introduced programs to keep officers who are nearing retirement working longer
- Video shows fatal Pa. State Police helicopter, Cessna crashon September 9, 2026 at 3:33 pm
The crash killed the Cessna pilot and left two helicopter pilots seriously injured
