March 6, 2025 3:20 a.m.

Tickets are still available for Hops for K9 Cops, happening on Sunday.

Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs will have the event at Backside Brewing on Northeast Odell Avenue in Roseburg, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The afternoon features multi-agency teams that will talk about their K9 programs, answer questions, provide opportunities to meet the K9s up close, provide photo opportunities and more.

Agencies supported by the local nonprofit program include the Roseburg Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Winston Police Department, Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team, and the Reedsport Police Department. Board chair Rosemarie Wess said, “Having a community-supported program in Douglas County helps enhance law enforcement by providing detection abilities and aiding their human partners in arrests, searches and as a deterrence in harmful situations”.

Due to limited seating, purchasing tickets in advance is encouraged. The cost is $60 for adults and $25 for youth ages 14 and under. It includes a pizza buffet, dessert, drink, and while supplies last, a keepsake beer glass.

To register or get more information, go to: https://uvk9.org/