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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
- Survey finds public safety agencies face readiness gapson September 14, 2026 at 4:06 pm
A Lexipol survey of 915 public safety professionals finds staffing, training and major disruptions remain key preparedness challenges
- Mo. city furloughs all police officers due to 'financial crisis'on September 14, 2026 at 3:47 pm
The Riverview Police Department has been "temporarily disbanded" amid the city's financial crisis, officials stated; all of its officers have been furloughed for an estimated three months
- Mo. city furloughs all police officers due to 'financial crisis'on September 14, 2026 at 3:47 pm
The Riverview Police Department has been "temporarily disbanded" amid the city's financial crisis, officials stated; all of its officers have been furloughed for an estimated three months
- Brothers, 1 accused of shooting N.C. officer, face nearly 200 charges from two-month spanon September 14, 2026 at 3:17 pm
Jatarius and Dionte McCracking face 190 charges “across multiple jurisdictions” since July 27; Dionte McCracking is charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting a CMPD officer
- Wash. officers injured after stolen tractor-trailer strikes 5 cruiserson September 14, 2026 at 2:42 pm
The suspect stole the truck and attempted to flee, hitting Everett PD and Snohomish County Sheriff's Office cruisers; four police officers and one deputy were taken to a hospital
- Wash. officers injured after stolen tractor-trailer strikes 5 cruiserson September 14, 2026 at 2:42 pm
The suspect stole the truck and attempted to flee, hitting Everett PD and Snohomish County Sheriff's Office cruisers; four police officers and one deputy were taken to a hospital
- Video: Calif. officer fatally shoots man stabbing women in alleged random attackon September 14, 2026 at 2:24 pm
The suspect reportedly attacked the women after stabbing himself repeatedly; a Sacramento County Deputy fired shots after witnessing the suspect stabbing one of the victims
- Video: Calif. officer fatally shoots man stabbing women in alleged random attackon September 14, 2026 at 2:24 pm
The suspect reportedly attacked the women after stabbing himself repeatedly; a Sacramento County Deputy fired shots after witnessing the suspect stabbing one of the victims
