October 15, 2021 9:30 a.m.

The Roseburg Optimist Club has recognized the efforts of the Roseburg Police Department to protect and safeguard lives and property.

On Thursday, club president Peter Sudduth visited the Roseburg Public Safety Center and presented a plaque to RPD that said: “In recognition and appreciation for the actions, activities and service by the entirety of your department in an unprecedented and uncertain time in Douglas County. We honor your efforts in safeguarding lives and property while providing a safe and healthy community for all to visit, live and thrive in”.

A release said for the past 45 years, the Roseburg Optimist Club has honored local law enforcement with an annual Respect for Law banquet every February. Normally, local agencies choose a law enforcement employee of the year for special recognition at this banquet.

Due to the pandemic, the 2021 banquet was canceled.

Roseburg Police Chief Gary Klopfenstein thanked the club for the plaque and recognition.