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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 arrested after shooting Texas deputy, stealing cruiseron October 1, 2026 at 9:25 pm
The suspect is accused of shooting a Harris County deputy in the lower body area and stealing his patrol car before going into hiding in a backyard shed
- Suspect arrested after shooting Texas deputy, stealing cruiseron October 1, 2026 at 9:25 pm
The suspect is accused of shooting a Harris County deputy in the lower body area and stealing his patrol car before going into hiding in a backyard shed
- Mich. officer charged with child abuse after toddler allegedly brings loaded gun to daycareon October 1, 2026 at 8:21 pm
Detroit Police Officer Brandon John Ely was charged with one count of fourth-degree child abuse, a one-year misdemeanor, and ordered to surrender all of his guns
- Mich. officer charged with child abuse after toddler allegedly brings loaded gun to daycareon October 1, 2026 at 8:21 pm
Detroit Police Officer Brandon John Ely was charged with one count of fourth-degree child abuse, a one-year misdemeanor, and ordered to surrender all of his guns
- 92FS Ducato 500 Years Limited Editionon October 1, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Celebrating 500 years of iconic design
- Former Dallas officer convicted of murder in 2018 shooting receives paroleon October 1, 2026 at 6:50 pm
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger fatally shot Botham Jean after she mistook him for an intruder in his apartment
- Former Dallas officer convicted of murder in 2018 shooting receives paroleon October 1, 2026 at 6:50 pm
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger fatally shot Botham Jean after she mistook him for an intruder in his apartment
- Kan. officer stabs suspect allegedly reaching for his gun during altercationon October 1, 2026 at 2:39 pm
As Kansas City, Kansas officers wrestled with the man, he grabbed at an officer’s gun on his belt; the officer then stabbed the man multiple times, police said
