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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
- Ex-La. sheriff: 50-count indictment leaves her facing 'trial by ambush'on October 8, 2026 at 9:37 pm
Prosecutors say Susan Hutson's alleged crimes were "numerous, broad, vast, extensive" and that the defense can file motions to get specifics
- Grand jury clears Ala. officer in fatal shooting of man who grabbed officer's TASERon October 8, 2026 at 9:16 pm
As a Birmingham Police officer caught up to a suspect on foot and attempted to detain him, the suspect attempted to take control of his TASER, the department stated
- Parents, activists push to bring SROs back to L.A. district schools after student's deathon October 8, 2026 at 5:57 pm
Xavier Nungaray-Martinez died Sept. 30 after falling from Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park
- Former Ind. officer featured on 'Live PD' accused of sending threatening messages to current officerson October 8, 2026 at 5:28 pm
Former Lawrence Police officer Stuart Bishop is being held on a requested charge of felony intimidation for allegedly sending "targeted," threatening messages to current officers
- Former Ind. officer featured on 'Live PD' accused of sending threatening messages to current officerson October 8, 2026 at 5:28 pm
Former Lawrence Police officer Stuart Bishop is being held on a requested charge of felony intimidation for allegedly sending "targeted," threatening messages to current officers
- BWC: Man pulls gun from vehicle, points it at Mass. officer before fatal OISon October 8, 2026 at 3:50 pm
As Cambridge Police officers instructed a man to exit his vehicle, he reached under his seat, pulled out a handgun and pointed it at an officer
- BWC: Man pulls gun from vehicle, points it at Mass. officer before fatal OISon October 8, 2026 at 3:50 pm
As Cambridge Police officers instructed a man to exit his vehicle, he reached under his seat, pulled out a handgun and pointed it at an officer
- CHP officer visits TV, radio stations to share a public safety message — in the form of rap lyricson October 8, 2026 at 2:11 pm
"Serve the people of this state. That's the ultimate goal. Truly yours, the California Highway Patrol!" Officer Anthony Talavera rapped during a TV news appearance
