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***SECOND NOTICE 03/25/2018***
The Sheriff's Office would like to remind members of the community, especially those living or working near Winchester Elementary School, of this training. Please refer to the previous press release for details.
The media is asked to publish this information again to enhance the notification of the public.
***ORIGINAL RELEASE 03/22/2018***
ROSEBURG, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be holding an annual in-service training for deputies from both the patrol and corrections divisions during Roseburg School District's Spring Break which runs Monday, March 26th -Friday, March 30th.
The training is to be held at Winchester Elementary School. Deputies will receive instruction in First Aid/CPR, Defensive Tactics and will participate in scenario based training. These continuing education hours keep deputies current with their certification requirements mandated by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
In the interest of public notification, community members should be aware that the scenario based training will look like an active shooter/active threat response. Simulated gunfire, yelling and a general police presence may be observed by citizens in the area. Signage will be present indicating a training exercise is in session.
"We believe it is vitally important to train our deputies in the response of active threats. The use of scenario based training provides the deputies with the most realistic training possible and helps to develop them professionally in order to better serve our community," said Sgt. Brad O'Dell.
For the safety of the community and deputies, the school campus will be closed to the public during the training sessions each day, which start at 7:00 am and end at 5:00 pm.
Any public questions should be directed to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at 541-440-4450 or dcso.pio@co.douglas.or.us.