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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
- Widow of slain officer eligible for $1M death benefit under 2024 Colo. lawon November 12, 2026 at 9:17 pm
Lakewood PD Agent Nick Graham, a 7-year veteran of the Lakewood Police Department, was killed in a shootout aboard an RTD bus
- Widow of slain officer eligible for $1M death benefit under 2024 Colo. lawon November 12, 2026 at 9:17 pm
Lakewood PD Agent Nick Graham, a 7-year veteran of the Lakewood Police Department, was killed in a shootout aboard an RTD bus
- Son of Va. police sergeant named TIME’s 2026 Kid of the Year for first responder comfort kitson November 12, 2026 at 5:10 pm
Inspired by his father’s response to a missing child with autism, 9-year-old Ledger Mann created kits to help police, fire and EMS providers connect with children in crisis
- Man accused of slashing deputy skips court after release on $25K bailon November 12, 2026 at 5:06 pm
Body camera video shows the suspect striking a King County deputy with a knife; the suspect was released less than 24 hours after his arrest, then failed to appear for arraignment
- Man accused of slashing deputy skips court after release on $25K bailon November 12, 2026 at 5:06 pm
Body camera video shows the suspect striking a King County deputy with a knife; the suspect was released less than 24 hours after his arrest, then failed to appear for arraignment
- NYPD officers, FDNY firefighters search rubble after Brooklyn building collapse kills 8on November 12, 2026 at 4:33 pm
Hundreds of first responders used power saws, rescue K-9s and heavy equipment to search for survivors; three firefighters were among 17 people injured
- NYPD officers, FDNY firefighters search rubble after Brooklyn building collapse kills 8on November 12, 2026 at 4:33 pm
Hundreds of first responders used power saws, rescue K-9s and heavy equipment to search for survivors; three firefighters were among 17 people injured
- Video: Driverless Waymo tries to pass CHP traffic breakon November 12, 2026 at 4:03 pm
CHP said officers used patrol vehicles to block the Waymo, which ultimately complied and remained behind the traffic break
