Dublin Police Offer Free Safety Class for Kids

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Trained radKIDS instructors from Dublin Police Services will teach your child to be a "radKID." 

A nationally recognized program for teaching children to respond to a variety of safety situations, radKIDS combines instruction with physical demonstrations and drills. This fun, activity-based program teaches children personal safety skills while building their confidence and self-esteem. 

The 10-hour curriculum covers topics such as: out-and-about safety, bullies, gun safety, good/bad/uncomfortable touch, internet safety, predator tricks, and calling 9-1-1. 

A portion of each class is dedicated to physical exercises that teach youngsters to "respond to aggression defensively." Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate their physical skills in a simulation exercise and will be awarded a certificate from the Dublin Chief of Police.

For more information contact Community Safety Assistant Val Guzman Ridad via phone, (925) 833-6677, or e-mail,val.guzman@dublin.ca.gov.

The Personal Empowerment Safety Education class will run from February 27 - March 9, 2012, and will be held at the located at 11600 Shannon Avenue. Class size is limited to 20 students, ages 8-12 (children must live or attend school in the ), and requires a 10-hour commitment by participants. Classes are held one hour each day for 10 days. 

Pre-registration is required. Students must attend all 10 classes to graduate. The deadline to apply is February 6. For more information, click here.