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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
- Family sues trucking firms in highway crash that killed Pa. state trooperon September 3, 2026 at 10:04 pm
Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., 44, died from injuries sustained when a tractor-trailer crashed into the rear of a truck he was inspecting off the highway’s southbound lanes
- 'First amendment auditor' convicted of trespassing at Conn. officer's homeon September 3, 2026 at 9:46 pm
The trial has centered on whether the YouTube creator had the right to walk up and knock on former state police sergeant Bryan Fahey's door
- 'First amendment auditor' convicted of trespassing at Conn. officer's homeon September 3, 2026 at 9:46 pm
The trial has centered on whether the YouTube creator had the right to walk up and knock on former state police sergeant Bryan Fahey's door
- Ex-Ohio officer enters plea deal in 2022 fatal OISon September 3, 2026 at 8:53 pm
Former Columbus officer Ricky Anderson entered an Alford plea to the charge of reckless homicide in the shooting death of Donovan Lewis
- Ex-Ohio officer enters plea deal in 2022 fatal OISon September 3, 2026 at 8:53 pm
Former Columbus officer Ricky Anderson entered an Alford plea to the charge of reckless homicide in the shooting death of Donovan Lewis
- Video: Colo. trooper uses cruiser to stop wrong-way driveron September 3, 2026 at 3:47 pm
After the collision, troopers placed the driver into custody on charges of driving while under the influence, reckless driving, open container and failure to provide valid insurance
- Video: Colo. trooper uses cruiser to stop wrong-way driveron September 3, 2026 at 3:47 pm
After the collision, troopers placed the driver into custody on charges of driving while under the influence, reckless driving, open container and failure to provide valid insurance
- Starbase, home to SpaceX, launches hiring for new police departmenton September 3, 2026 at 3:31 pm
Starbase, a city that grew out of SpaceX’s development of its South Texas launch site, is looking to hire six officers and two sergeants to patrol the industrial area in Cybertrucks
