The Johns Creek Police Department offers safety and self-defense classes for teen girls and women to learn situational awareness and self-defense.
The classes are free, typically last about 2 ½ hours, and are geared for ages 13 and older.
The first part of the course consists of a lecture with veteran law enforcement officers describing ways to identify predators, techniques often employed by predators, and ways to outsmart them.
Topics covered include:
- Instincts and Awareness
- Mental Mindset
- Online Safety
- Personal Safety
- Home Safety
- Vehicle Safety
- Walking Safety
- Weapons
Classes are taught by Sgt. Deb Coble at JCPD headquarters, 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097. Space is limited.
Check the JCPD's
Facebook events tab/page for class dates. Be sure to follow the Facebook page and/or sign up for page notifications so you won't miss class schedule announcements!