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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
- Man who stopped Ore. elementary school shooter has daughters at the school, mother sayson October 16, 2026 at 8:35 pm
The mother of the man who pursued a gunman into Silver Rail Elementary School told the Associated Press that he had two daughters who attended the school
- Man who stopped Ore. elementary school shooter has daughters at the school, mother sayson October 16, 2026 at 8:35 pm
The mother of the man who pursued a gunman into Silver Rail Elementary School told the Associated Press that he had two daughters who attended the school
- GC Shield shows next-gen GC patrol shield at IACP 2026, booth #2787on October 16, 2026 at 6:21 pm
Verified to stop rifle and shotgun threats 1 inch from the edge, exceeding NIJ and ASTM standards
- Arbitrator reinstates Ohio officer who accused city of retaliationon October 16, 2026 at 5:43 pm
The Rocky River Police officer brought a vote of no confidence against the chief of police; he alleges he was fired two years later as retaliation for the vote
- Honolulu PD transfers 100 officers from specialized roles to patrol amid overtime budget crisison October 16, 2026 at 5:26 pm
Chief David Lazar stated the move was essential to lessen overtime spend, keep paying officers' salaries and take the overtime burden off of a force with 400 vacant positions
- Honolulu PD transfers 100 officers from specialized roles to patrol amid overtime budget crisison October 16, 2026 at 5:26 pm
Chief David Lazar stated the move was essential to lessen overtime spend, keep paying officers' salaries and take the overtime burden off of a force with 400 vacant positions
- Video shows Utah explosives detection K-9 jump from overpasson October 16, 2026 at 4:52 pm
Park City Police K-9 Bruno sustained two broken legs and a jaw injury and is recovering at home; a review found that his handler acted in accordance with standard K-9 tactics
- Video shows Utah explosives detection K-9 jump from overpasson October 16, 2026 at 4:52 pm
Park City Police K-9 Bruno sustained two broken legs and a jaw injury and is recovering at home; a review found that his handler acted in accordance with standard K-9 tactics
