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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
- BWC: Mich. officers ruled justified in fatal OIS of 15-year-old wielding knifeon June 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Video shows the teenager screaming at Fraser Police officers to 'kill me' before approaching an officer with a knife raised
- BWC: Mich. officers ruled justified in fatal OIS of 15-year-old wielding knifeon June 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Video shows the teenager screaming at Fraser Police officers to 'kill me' before approaching an officer with a knife raised
- Colo. police produce true crime podcast in hopes of uncovering new leadson June 19, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Aurora PD's four-episode special will share the story of the 2016 cold case murder of Chelsea Yasser in hopes of eliciting new tips from the public
- Colo. police produce true crime podcast in hopes of uncovering new leadson June 19, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Aurora PD's four-episode special will share the story of the 2016 cold case murder of Chelsea Yasser in hopes of eliciting new tips from the public
- Small Minn. town's 116-year-old PD dissolvedon June 19, 2026 at 10:00 am
City leaders in Blackduck, a town of 800, voted unanimously to close down its police department, which was founded in 1910
- Small Minn. town's 116-year-old PD dissolvedon June 19, 2026 at 10:00 am
City leaders in Blackduck, a town of 800, voted unanimously to close down its police department, which was founded in 1910
- Md. officer shot in head during foot pursuit released from hospitalon June 18, 2026 at 7:58 pm
Baltimore County Police Officer Paul Catalfamo left Shock Trauma surrounded by family and fellow officers as he continues rehabilitation
- Alligator that eluded capture for 2 years wrangled by Fla. officer, fire captainon June 18, 2026 at 7:13 pm
The duo was able to then corner the alligator, and the officer used a K-9 catch pole to wrap its mouth before it started to “death roll” several times
