Westport PD, Staples Students Participate In Self-Defense Training

The following release is from the Westport Police Department:

WESTPORT, CT — On the evening of June 7th, members of the Westport Domestic Violence Task Force and the student-led Staples High School Sexual Assault Awareness and Self Defense Club attended a private female self-defense training session at Fit Club Jiu-Jitsu in Fairfield. The group practiced defensive tactics and were taught practical skills that are effective through repetition. As many of the attendees head off to college in the fall, they also learned about situational awareness and how to avoid potentially risky situations.

A group photo can be viewed on the Westport Police Department's Facebook page.

The Task Force wishes to extend its sincerest thanks to the staff of Fit Club, particularly Coach and owner Joe Oppedisano, as well as Rob Curcio of the Weston Police Department, Detective Beth Leetch of the Fairfield Police Department and Staff Corporal Michael Ruttenber of the Westport Police Department for their life saving instruction.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, help can be reached via the 24-hour hotline, 1-
888-774-2900 and additional information can be found on the DVCC website, www.dvccct.org
For more information on Westport Domestic Violence Task Force initiatives, please check out
our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Westport-Domestic-Violence-Task-Force-
1550811978272839/.