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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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1st Contract Negotiation Session with City on April 24th.
Sitting left to right are Holly, William P Bjork, Negotiating Committee Chairman Bob Dodge, and Zack Mikluscak.
Police News
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The Sean “Diddy” Combs trial shows why proving RICO charges is so tough. Learn how to document enterprise structure, link offenses and use clear report writing to win complex investigations.
- Watch: Ariz. officers deliver pizza order after arresting Grubhub driveron July 15, 2025 at 5:53 pm
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- BWC: LASD deputies fatally shoot man stabbing woman during home burglaryon July 15, 2025 at 5:13 pm
Upon arrival, deputies learned that a man had broken into a residence and remained inside with the victim
- BWC: LASD deputies fatally shoot man stabbing woman during home burglaryon July 15, 2025 at 5:13 pm
Upon arrival, deputies learned that a man had broken into a residence and remained inside with the victim
- Resident finds, returns lost rifle that fell out of L.A. County Sheriff's Department cruiseron July 15, 2025 at 5:12 pm
A man located the Colt M4, still secured in its case, in the same area deputies suspected the rifle had gone missing
- Atlanta Police Foundation offers $10K bonus for new officers ahead of FIFA World Cupon July 15, 2025 at 4:17 pm
The department needs to be prepared to both staff events and be able to respond to the daily public safety demands of the city
