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FPD hosts personal safety class

The Fayetteville Police Department is again hosting a personal safety and

awareness class for local residents of all ages.

The class is Thursday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fayetteville Depot, 250

Lanier Ave. East.

Topics to be covered include various protection, prevention and escape techniques,

awareness of your environment, techniques for survival and making safety checklists

for home, children, auto and travel needs.

Instructor Debbie Chambers, a detective

for the police department, said the class is a "great opportunity" for

young women heading off to college to learn basic self-defense and escape

moves.

"It will also teach them to be more aware and alert in their new college

environment," Chambers said.

Instructor Beverly Trainor encourages moms to bring their daughters to the

class.

"It's a fun class, with topics and scenarios everyone can relate

to," Trainor said.

Statistics show that a residential burglary occurs every 14 seconds in America

and a violent crime is reported every 21 seconds.

Space is limited and registration is required. To register, contact Chambers

or Trainor at 770-461-4441.