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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
- Detroit Police form new unit to help violent crime victims and their familieson October 12, 2024 at 10:00 am
"FAMLE seeks to strengthen the bond between law enforcement and the community by promoting transparency, empathy and a commitment to justice," the department stated
- Detroit Police form new unit to help violent crime victims and their familieson October 12, 2024 at 10:00 am
"FAMLE seeks to strengthen the bond between law enforcement and the community by promoting transparency, empathy and a commitment to justice," the department stated
- Clearview AI improves SOC 2 certification, certifying privacy controls alongside security controlson October 11, 2024 at 8:57 pm
The SOC 2 report validates Clearview AI’s proficiency in safeguarding privacy, in addition to data security
- S.C. K-9 dies after being caught in razor wire during searchon October 11, 2024 at 7:28 pm
Richland County K-9 Kodak, a 6-year-old Dutch Shepherd suffered severe lacerations during a foot pursuit on Oct. 6; he died days later
- Video: Man opens fire at Calif. LEOs at close range before fatal OISon October 11, 2024 at 5:02 pm
The armed man ran into a car dealership after fleeing a traffic stop; he fired multiple shots at the pursuing San Diego County deputy before the deputy returned fire
- Video: Man opens fire at Calif. LEOs at close range before fatal OISon October 11, 2024 at 5:02 pm
The armed man ran into a car dealership after fleeing a traffic stop; he fired multiple shots at the pursuing San Diego County deputy before the deputy returned fire