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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
- Investigation finds NYPD disability system needs guardrails to prevent unjustified payoutson September 17, 2026 at 9:03 pm
Department of Investigation officials said their report was sparked by anonymous tips about cops granted the injury pensions that were seemingly in good health
- Video: 'Gaurd dog' greets intruder with toy during break-inon September 17, 2026 at 8:28 pm
San Diego Police surrounded the home and used a drone to coax the suspect out after the golden retriever's "intimidation tactics" were unsuccessful
- Trump withdraws former Okla. state trooper as nominee for ICE directoron September 17, 2026 at 6:39 pm
When President Donald Trump initially nominated Lance Schroyer, he described Schroyer as “a PATRIOT with real operational experience”
- Trump withdraws former Okla. state trooper as nominee for ICE directoron September 17, 2026 at 6:39 pm
When President Donald Trump initially nominated Lance Schroyer, he described Schroyer as “a PATRIOT with real operational experience”
- Watch: Handcuffed suspect kicks out window, escapes from back of moving cruiseron September 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The suspect, who was 6'7'', was quickly recaptured after he kicked out a back seat window of a Houston County Sheriff's Office pickup truck and pulled himself out feet first
- Watch: Handcuffed suspect kicks out window, escapes from back of moving cruiseron September 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The suspect, who was 6'7'', was quickly recaptured after he kicked out a back seat window of a Houston County Sheriff's Office pickup truck and pulled himself out feet first
- Man suspected of shooting N.C. deputy located after 11-hour manhunton September 17, 2026 at 4:33 pm
The suspect was caught after allegedly shooting a Columbus County Sheriff's deputy after fleeing a traffic stop and charged with attempted first-degree murder
- BWC: Man on shooting spree ambushes, wounds Minneapolis officerson September 17, 2026 at 2:50 pm
Officers were attempting to approach a wounded man when the shooter appeared from behind a doorway and shot an officer; another officer was wounded as he tried to return fire
