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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 dies after he detonates explosive in standoff with Wash. policeon August 27, 2026 at 9:22 pm
As Puyallup Police officers moved in to arrest him, he detonated an explosive device, killing himself and sending four officers to the hospital
- Federal charges pending for Ky. man accused of pointing laser at State Police helicopter during rescueon August 27, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Troopers inside the helicopter were able to track the man's location after he pointed a laser at them as they worked to rescue a stranded camper
- Seattle PD ends hiring incentives amid budget crunchon August 27, 2026 at 4:42 pm
The department will end hiring incentives of up to $50,000 for new recruits and lateral transfers starting Sept. 1
- Seattle PD ends hiring incentives amid budget crunchon August 27, 2026 at 4:42 pm
The department will end hiring incentives of up to $50,000 for new recruits and lateral transfers starting Sept. 1
- Conn. officer arrested, accused of taking physical agility test at another PD while collecting workers' compon August 27, 2026 at 4:36 pm
The officer is accused of participating in and passing another department's physical agility exam while also collecting payments from the Norwich PD due to a knee injury
- BWC: Man hiding in bushes grabs Va. officer's gun before OISon August 27, 2026 at 4:01 pm
The suspect, who Fairfax County police said had fled a domestic incident armed with two knives, was held without bond
- BWC: Man hiding in bushes grabs Va. officer's gun before OISon August 27, 2026 at 4:01 pm
The suspect, who Fairfax County police said had fled a domestic incident armed with two knives, was held without bond
- BWC: Ohio officers arrest 49ers owner Jed Yorkon August 27, 2026 at 1:56 pm
York was initially charged with engaging in prostitution and possessing criminal tools; prosecutors reduced the prostitution charge to disorderly conduct under a plea deal
