Crime & Safety

Hinsdale Police to Host Safety and Self Defense Class for Women

The Aug. 7 class is targeted to female high school and college students.

Submitted by the Hinsdale Police Department.

The Hinsdale Police Department is presenting a situational awareness and self-defense class designed for female high school and college students.

This two and a half hour class will address awareness, alertness, preparation and self –defense techniques that will help in many situations.

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Students will spend half of the time in the classroom and the other half learning self-defense techniques, practicing them and then being put in a controlled situation where you will use the techniques that you have learned. It teaches female students to be prepared for any and everything, known and unknown to prevent from becoming a victim. This class is targeted to female high school and college students.

The class will be held on Friday Aug. 7 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hinsdale Police Department, 121 Symonds Drive.

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Space is limited and you must register in advance. For those who want to register or would like more information, contact:

Officer Michael Coughlin
Hinsdale Police Department
630-789-7080 Desk
mcoughlin@villageofhinsdale.org

Investigative Assistant Nancy Anetsberger
Hinsdale Police Department
630-789-7080 Desk
nanetsberger@villageofhinsdale.org

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