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Hinsdale police offer safety and self-defense class

Updated: January 28, 2013 6:19AM

HINSDALE

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

This 2 1/2 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 women to be prepared for any and everything, known and unknown to prevent from becoming a victim.

The class will be held from1-3:30 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Hinsdale Police Department located at 121 Symonds Drive.

Space is limited and you must register in advance. To register or for more information, contact officer Michael Coughlin at (630) 789-7084 or at mcoughlin@villageofhinsdale.~.





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