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09/29/2026

💊 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 💊

In preparation for National Prescription Drug Take Back day, we wanted to remind the community that we have a medication drop-off box located in our lobby.

Help keep our community safe by properly disposing of unused or expired medications! This provides a safe, convenient, and confidential way to dispose of unwanted medications.

📍 Drop-Off Location: Police Department Lobby
🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM excluding holidays.

No questions asked—just a simple way to help prevent medication misuse, accidental poisonings, and keep unwanted medications out of our homes and community.

09/24/2026

Join Us for Coffee with a Cop – October 7 at My Coffee, Roseburg,
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 7
🕗 Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Location: My Coffee, 1700 NW Garden Valley Blvd.

Grab a cup of your favorite brew and take a few minutes to connect with local law enforcement in a casual, relaxed setting.

What is Coffee with a Cop?
Coffee with a Cop is a chance to meet officers from our community, ask questions, share concerns, or just chat — no speeches, no agendas, just honest conversations over coffee.

Whether you’ve got a question, a concern, or simply want to say hello, this is your opportunity to build relationships and strengthen trust between the community and those who serve it.

We hope to see you there!

09/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Challenge of the Heroes! It was a wonderful evening of community, friendly competition and support for Douglas County Child Abuse Prevention Initiatives, which will benefit from the funds raised.

Special thanks to the Douglas County Human Trafficking Task Force, CHI Mercy Health / Mercy Foundation, UP2USNOW Coalition, Roseburg Police officers and staff, and Roseburg firefighters and staff for helping make the evening possible.

And a huge thank you to Backside Brewing for hosting our teams, and giving us the space to raise these funds.

Take a look through the album for highlights from the night!
Couldn’t make it but still want to help? The donation link and QR codes will remain active through the weekend. Every contribution helps support this important work in our community.

Donate here: https://mercyfoundation.ejoinme.org/.../873821/Default.aspx

09/15/2026

We are a few days away from the 2026 Challenge of the Heroes! Come join us at Backside Brewing Co. this Thursday as we work to support child abuse prevention initiatives in Douglas County.

09/03/2026

We are so excited to announce that Roseburg Police Department will be serving you during that 2026 Challenge of the Heroes at Backside Brewing Co.

Staff from the Roseburg Police Department and Roseburg Fire Department will be serving you as your waiters and waitresses at Backside from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

This annual event allows local residents the chance to dine at one of their favorite restaurants, enjoy great food, recognize and thank community heroes as well as benefit children in Douglas County by generously tipping their wait staff!

We can't wait to serve you!

08/27/2026

K9 SHERMAN TRACKS DOWN WANTED MAN WHO RAN FROM POLICE

On August 26th, 2025, Officer Dahl and K9 Sherman responded to the 200 block of SE Pine and attempted to contact a subject who had been developed as a suspect in a theft reported about an hour prior. Upon contacting the subject, he was identified and he immediately fled across the river and onto Elk Island. With the assistance of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, numerous officers and deputies surrounded the area. Officer Dahl and Sherman began tracking the subject and ultimately found him hiding in some brush along the river's edge. The subject gave up upon being challenged by K9 Sherman and was taken into custody without further incident. He was then lodged at Douglas County Corrections for a Winston Police Department Felony warrant for Failure to Appear on Burglary in the Second Degree and Theft in the First Degree, a felony probation violation, Escape in the Third Degree, Theft in the Second Degree, and two counts of Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree.

K9 Sherman is a two-and-a-half year old Dutch Shepherd who has been with the Roseburg Police Department for 15 months. He was purchased by anonymous donors in the community and gifted to the agency. The Roseburg Police Department's K9 program is supported financially by private donations and the Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs, a non-profit organization whose mission is to support local police K9 teams. Bailey's Veterinary Clinic provides the medical care for K9 Sherman.

We would like to thank the Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office who responded to this incident and assisted in this arrest.

08/12/2026

🏅 Roseburg Police Chief receives Patriot Award

Please join us in congratulating Police Chief Gary Klopfenstein, who received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Roseburg Police Officer Derek Wiebe, who serves in the Army National Guard, nominated Klopfenstein for supporting his drill schedule and 2025 deployment. The award recognizes supervisors who provide exceptional support to employees serving in the National Guard or Reserve.

“I am honored to receive this award,” Klopfenstein said. “We fully support our veterans and employees who serve in the National Guard.”

Read more: https://roseburgor.gov/news/default/roseburg-police-chief-receives-patriot-award/

08/04/2026

On June 19, Officer Smith graduated from the sixteen week Basic Police Academy at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) in Salem and on July 31, Officer Hubbard and Officer Thomas also successfully graduated from the academy.

All three Officers have returned to our department to continue their sixteen week Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP), where they will continue to receive hands on training from various Field Training Officers to hone the skills he learned at the academy.

The Roseburg Police Department places high emphasis on it's training program to provide our officers with all the tools they'll need for a successful and meaningful career.

Congratulations Officers! We look forward to the many successes you'll experience throughout your career and in the community!

07/01/2026

Portions of the bike path are closed today, July 1, 2026 due to camp clean up operations being conducted by the Roseburg Police Department.

06/29/2026

📍Are you detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to make an impact? With a competitive starting pay, comprehensive benefits, and an engaging full-time schedule, this civilian role offers an exciting opportunity to support law enforcement and serve your community. 📍

Applications close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026. Start your journey today!

For the complete job description and application details, visit the City of Roseburg employment opportunities page!

https://roseburgor.gov/departments/human-resources/employment

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https://roseburgor.gov/departments/police

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