Sometimes life can be hard. It's why our Officers work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, not only to serve and protect the City of Sarasota, Government but to go above and beyond and give a helping hand when they can. Several months ago, Officer Wicinski met Jessica Madras, a homeless woman who was down on her luck & had her bicycle stolen while working. Officer Wicinski worked with the The Salvation Army - Sarasota, Florida for new bicycle, our Crime Prevention Unit for bicycle lights, and out of

Snow…in the City of Sarasota, Government?! ❄️ It happened! Our officers on patrol overnight spotted flurries drifting through the city, a rare sight and not something you see every day in Sarasota. You can tell even our K-9 was excited about it! As the temperatures stay chilly, remember to lock your vehicles and bring valuables inside. If you’re heading out, bundle up and stay aware of your surroundings. Stay safe and stay warm, Sarasota! We’re here if you need us. ❄️💙🚔 | Sarasota Police Depar

City of Sarasota, Government, it’s going to be a soggy week with rain off and on throughout most of the week. While we don’t mind the extra excuse for coffee and umbrellas, rainy roads are no joke. On Monday, a 17-year-old driver leaving Sarasota High pressed the gas pedal a little too hard on a slick road at U.S. 41 and Bahia Vista. The result? A crash that involved three other cars. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt, one person had minor injuries, but the teen left with a ticket for carele