May 12, 2026 2:50 a.m. 

Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs have their K9s Unleashed this Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Douglas County Speedway at the fairgrounds.

The event will feature local multi-agency teams on the track and inner field demonstrating searches, captures, obstacle courses, vehicle pursuits, and other live-action law enforcement skills.

Agencies supported by the local non-profit program include the Roseburg Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Winston Police Department, Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team and the Reedsport Police Department.

Board Vice-Chair Koree Tate said, “This is one of those events where you can cheer, laugh, and be amazed all in the same afternoon”. Tate said, “The K9 teams work hard to protect our communities, but during ‘Unleashed’ people get to see just how athletic, intelligent and entertaining these dogs really are. Its basically NASCAR meets fetch with a lot more barking”.

New special edition T-shirts and sweatshirts will be on sale along with stuffed K9 plushies. A food truck will be on site with food and drink options available. For safety, pets are not allowed in the grandstands.

For more information, visit www.uvk9.org, follow Friends of Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs on Facebook, or call 492-6838.