The Smithfield Police Department is now accepting applications for enrollment into the Female Self-Defense Course, which consists of a five (5) week self-defense program geared towards women ages seventeen (17) and up. Participants will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., starting February 25, 2020. The class will meet in the Sgt. Norman G. Vezina Community & Training Room on 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/24 and 3/31.
The course is offered, free of charge, to any Smithfield resident, Smithfield High School student or employee of a business in Smithfield who is at least seventeen (17) years of age. This hands-on course will teach participants how to avoid being targeted and what action to take if selected as a victim. Seating is limited to 20 participants and selection will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Applications are available at the Smithfield Police Department or online on our website. You can also visit us on Facebook If you have any questions please contact Ptlm. Jon Ricciarelli at 231-2500 ext. 202.
2020 Female Self-Defense Application (.pdf)
Completed applications should be returned to the Smithfield Police Department or emailed to jricciarelli@smithfieldpd.com no later than February 13, 2020.
For more information contact the Smithfield Police Departments Community Policing Unit at 231-2500 ext #202.
The Female Self-Defense Program is geared to educate participants on how to avoid being targeted and what action to take if selected as a victim; it is not intended to turn participants into martial arts experts. Participants must be Town residents or business owners and at least 17 years of age. This is a 5-week program which meets for two hours, each week.
Registration Form and a Release of Liability Form (.pdf)
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For general questions regarding any of our other community programs at the Smithfield Police Department check out the specific webpage dedicated to that program or contact us by phone at (401) 231-2500, ext.202 or via email at events@smithfieldpd.com.
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