Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — The Dothan Police Department is inviting women across the Wiregrass to take part in a free self-defense course aimed at building confidence and personal safety skills.
The two-day course will be held April 18 and April 25 at the Wiregrass Public Safety Center, located at 100 Public Safety Way in Dothan. Classes will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, with a scheduled lunch break.
The program follows the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) system and is designed for women and girls ages 12 and up. According to organizers, the course will cover practical self-defense techniques, awareness strategies and ways to respond to different levels of confrontation.
Participants will also learn about recognizing potential dangers and how to react in real-world situations. The training is led by Dothan Police officers who are specially trained in self-defense instruction.
Officials say the goal is to give women tools to protect themselves while increasing awareness and preparedness.
Registration is required. Those interested can sign up by emailing [email protected].
