Empower yourself with the New Albany Police Department’s four-part women’s self-defense course, led by Officers Leland Kelly, Emilee Downing, and Probation Officer Amy Boyd. This program is open to females 14-years-of-age or older who are interested in obtaining self-defense training and understanding the options they have when encountering sexual assault, harassment, domestic violence or other types of crime. The class covers:

• Current statistics
• Laws
• Common crimes of choice
• Awareness
• Self-defense tactics
• Risk recognition

This high-impact course teaches easy-to-use self-defense techniques, not martial arts. The department has offered this free, multi-day course to more than 1,000 women. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

The next round of classes is scheduled for January 6, 7, 13 and 14 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the New Albany Police Department. Call 614-855-1234 or email Officer Emilee Downing at edowning@newalbanypolice.org for more information.