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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
- Wash. PD deploys DFR program with assistance from state granton October 9, 2026 at 9:21 pm
Bellingham Chief of Police Rebecca Mertzig said the program aims to help officers "send the right response for the situation" and enhance officer and civilian safety
- Minneapolis mayor selects interim to serve as next PD chiefon October 9, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Interim Chief Bill Peterson is a 30-year Minneapolis Police veteran; Mayor Jacob Frey's nomination would still require approval from city council
- City council pauses LAPD's license plate reader pilot programon October 9, 2026 at 8:36 pm
The council's decision pauses a program that would have installed ALPR cameras on city streetlights, sending the pilot to the public safety committee for consideration
- City council pauses LAPD's license plate reader pilot programon October 9, 2026 at 8:36 pm
The council's decision pauses a program that would have installed ALPR cameras on city streetlights, sending the pilot to the public safety committee for consideration
- Calif. law enforcement groups propose ALPR policy frameworkon October 9, 2026 at 5:07 pm
A joint policy framework from CPCA, PORAC and CSSA calls for annual certification, DOJ audits and a criminal offense for ALPR misuse
- Video: Armed man fires 130+ rounds in hourlong standoff with Nev. police before fatal OISon October 9, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Body camera footage shows the man firing at officers, an air unit, bystanders and structures for about an hour before two SWAT officers shot him
- Video: Armed man fires 130+ rounds in hourlong standoff with Nev. police before fatal OISon October 9, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Body camera footage shows the man firing at officers, an air unit, bystanders and structures for about an hour before two SWAT officers shot him
- BWC: Suspect points gun at Ore. officers, leading to OIS that fatally wounded K-9on October 9, 2026 at 2:39 pm
Portland Police K-9 Kylo had brought the homicide suspect to the ground before he pointed a gun at officers; officers fired shots, killing the man and gravely injuring Kylo
