HUNTERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

MEDIA RELEASE [ R.A.D. Self Defense Class]

Media Release Number: 100701-01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2010

Approved: _____________________
Chief of Police

HUNTERSVILLE, NC:

The Huntersville Police Department will be hosting a R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) basic self
defense class for women only in August of 2010. The class is a twelve-hour block of instruction that
is held over two consecutive Saturdays. The date for the first class is Saturday, August 7th 9 a.m. – 3
p.m. and the second class will be Saturday, August 14th 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Both of the classes will have
a lunch break and will be held in the training room at the Huntersville Police Department.

For nearly twenty years, R.A.D. Systems has been creating opportunities for women to realize their
inner power and strength. The Huntersville Police Department is proud to offer this training to the
women of our community. This training will be delivered by R.A.D. trained and certified sworn Police
Officers of the Department in an atmosphere of respect and honor.

The cornerstone of R.A.D. Systems has its foundations in education and awareness. Rape
Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) means philosophically “defense against abduction.” The course
includes lecture, lively discussion and simple self defense techniques, suitable for women of all
ages and abilities. Classes are generally limited to 16 – 20 participants and Town of Huntersville
residents have priority.

The cost of the class is $35 (which covers both Saturday classes), and if you are interested in
enrolling or would like more information, please call Detective Susan Espinoza at (704)875-6542 or
sespinoza@huntersville.org

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“The Mission of the Huntersville Police Department is to improve the quality of life in the Town of Huntersville by working in partnerships with
the community to preserve life, enforce the law, maintain order, provide quality police services and to reduce the fear and incidence of crime.
Our most valuable asset in carrying out this mission is our employees and their dedication to maintain our reputation as “North Carolina’s
Finest” and to make Huntersville a safer community. Our core organizational values of Honor, Professionalism and Dedication serve to guide
our employees in their pursuit of excellence and in making “our vision a reality.”