Bend Police Department Hosts Self Defense Class

Bend, Ore. – The Bend Police Department is excited to offer a free class for women on safety
awareness and education. The class will focus on personal safety options and self defense
techniques. It will include a classroom presentation and demonstrations.

Sergeant Elizabeth Lawrence will be instructing this class on Saturday November 12th, 2016, and has over 25 years of law enforcement experience, specializing in defensive tactics and self-defense awareness. Sergeant Lawrence will be joined by Deschutes County Parole and Probation Officer Angel Lotito in presenting this class, who has also has been in law enforcement for 25 years, and a trainer for 16 years.

WHEN:
Saturday November 12th, 2016 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

WHERE:
Bend Police Department, Municipal Courtroom
555 NE 15th Street
Bend, OR 97701

The class will be limited to the 40 participants over the age of 14. Minors must be
accompanied by a responsible adult. Applications can be found at the front desk of the
Bend Police Department. Applications need to be turned in at front desk of the police
department no later than November 7, 2016 at 5:00 pm. The first 40 qualified
applicants will be admitted into the class.

Any questions about the class can be answered by contacting Misha Knea, Police
Community Liaison at 541-322-2976.

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