The Douglas County Sheriff's Office are holding an in-service training for Sheriff’s Office deputies and staff from all divisions during Roseburg School District's Spring Break.

The training takes place from Tuesday, March 28 through Thursday, March 30 and will be held at Green and Sunnyslope elementary schools.

DCSO staff will receive instruction in First Aid/CPR and ethics. Deputies will also 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 and to maintain a professional level of service.

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 community members 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 communities," said Lt. Brad O'Dell. “We are thankful to the Roseburg School District for their support and hospitality in hosting this important training session."

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.