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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
- Ohio officer killed, 2 wounded in shooting during disturbance callon July 6, 2026 at 4:17 pm
Rittman Sgt. Scott Ries was killed, two officers and a Wayne County sheriff's K-9 were wounded, and the suspected gunman was found dead inside the home
- Ohio officer killed, 2 wounded in shooting during disturbance callon July 6, 2026 at 4:17 pm
Rittman Sgt. Scott Ries was killed, two officers and a Wayne County sheriff's K-9 were wounded, and the suspected gunman was found dead inside the home
- Ohio officer killed, 2 wounded in shooting during disturbance callon July 6, 2026 at 4:17 pm
Rittman Sgt. Scott Ries was killed, two officers and a Wayne County sheriff's K-9 were wounded, and the suspected gunman was found dead inside the home
- BWC: Suspect repeatedly rams Ohio cruiser following separate crashon July 6, 2026 at 4:08 pm
The driver intentionally targeted the Columbus patrol vehicle after officers directed him to move his car, which was damaged from a separate crash, according to police
- BWC: Suspect repeatedly rams Ohio cruiser following separate crashon July 6, 2026 at 4:08 pm
The driver intentionally targeted the Columbus patrol vehicle after officers directed him to move his car, which was damaged from a separate crash, according to police
- BWC: Suspect repeatedly rams Ohio cruiser following separate crashon July 6, 2026 at 4:08 pm
The driver intentionally targeted the Columbus patrol vehicle after officers directed him to move his car, which was damaged from a separate crash, according to police
- Houston officer who fired fatal shots in no-knock warrant case granted qualified immunityon July 6, 2026 at 4:07 pm
The court ruled the former officer was entitled to qualified immunity because he reasonably believed he was executing a lawful search warrant when the shooting began
- Houston officer who fired fatal shots in no-knock warrant case granted qualified immunityon July 6, 2026 at 4:07 pm
The court ruled the former officer was entitled to qualified immunity because he reasonably believed he was executing a lawful search warrant when the shooting began
