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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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Police News
- Drones aid in rescue of 86-year-old man, locating him in 17 minuteson March 14, 2025 at 8:14 pm
“[This] rescue is a testament to the power of collaboration, advanced technology, and the unwavering dedication of our law enforcement and emergency response teams,” PD Chief James Floyd said
- Video: Fla. officer delivers pizza after 8-foot alligator scares delivery driveron March 14, 2025 at 7:41 pm
The gator wandered through a neighborhood before taking refuge under a car near the house waiting on the pizza delivery, which was ultimately carried out by a Bradenton PD officer
- Video: Fla. officer delivers pizza after 8-foot alligator scares delivery driveron March 14, 2025 at 7:41 pm
The gator wandered through a neighborhood before taking refuge under a car near the house waiting on the pizza delivery, which was ultimately carried out by a Bradenton PD officer
- Colo. PD updates policy to allow pursuits of DUI drivers, suspects in stolen vehicleson March 14, 2025 at 5:03 pm
Aurora Chief Todd Chamberlain said he hopes the policy change will disrupt the cycle of crime tied to stolen vehicles, such as carjackings and related offenses
- Video: Mass. officers attacked by suspects' dogs during drug raidon March 14, 2025 at 4:46 pm
Webster Police Department officers were also met with "heavy resistance" from the suspects during the raid; the dog attacks sent three officers to a hospital
- Video: Mass. officers attacked by suspects' dogs during drug raidon March 14, 2025 at 4:46 pm
Webster Police Department officers were also met with "heavy resistance" from the suspects during the raid; the dog attacks sent three officers to a hospital
