Crime & Safety

Police Department Hosting Young Women's Self-Defense Class

The class meant for high school and college-age women will take place on Aug. 16 at 1 p.m.

The following is a release from the :

The Hinsdale Police Department is presenting a safety 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.

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.

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The class will be held on Thursday, August 16, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hinsdale Police Department, 121 Symonds Dr.

Space is limited and participants must register in advance.

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For those who want to register or would like more information please contact:

Officer Michael Coughlin

Hinsdale Police Department

630-789-7084 (desk)

mcoughlin@villageofhinsdale


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