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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
- Man who got drunk at birthday party, shot at Calif. sheriff's office helicopter sentenced to 9 years in prisonon June 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The man ultimately finished off a handle of Jack Daniels containing 1.75 liters of hard liquor before firing shots intermittently for at least 20 minutes
- Man who got drunk at birthday party, shot at Calif. sheriff's office helicopter sentenced to 9 years in prisonon June 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The man ultimately finished off a handle of Jack Daniels containing 1.75 liters of hard liquor before firing shots intermittently for at least 20 minutes
- Children of first responders would be eligible for free community college under N.C. billon June 13, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Family Support for Those Who Serve Act would apply to children of certain public safety officers between the ages of 17 and 24 who meet admissions standards
- Children of first responders would be eligible for free community college under N.C. billon June 13, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Family Support for Those Who Serve Act would apply to children of certain public safety officers between the ages of 17 and 24 who meet admissions standards
- Texas shooter who wounded 10, killed 1 was wanted for shooting at officer days earlieron June 12, 2026 at 8:30 pm
The suspect fired at officers and bystanders in Midland before barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic, where he was later found dead
- California officer fired after video shows colleague shot during police garage horseplayon June 12, 2026 at 5:25 pm
Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo called the conduct “juvenile, unacceptable behavior at the highest level”
- California officer fired after video shows colleague shot during police garage horseplayon June 12, 2026 at 5:25 pm
Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo called the conduct “juvenile, unacceptable behavior at the highest level”
- Iran-linked hackers claim breach of FBI drone program, threaten World Cup securityon June 12, 2026 at 3:15 pm
The hackers, known as Handala, claim they obtained data from FBI-operated drones, including images and information linked to facial recognition and license plate readers
