Crime & Safety

Sign Up For Free Self-Defense Classes

The course is taught in a relaxed environment that is conducive to learning, tested instructional techniques, and proven tactics.

In order to prevent fraud and abuse against seniors the Burlington Police Department will be hosting a FREE RAD for Seniors Self-Defense and Personal Safety Training Program in October and November at the Burlington Council on Aging.

The classes are for men and women age 60 and older, according to police.

Offering awareness and defense strategies for older adults, this course is taught in a relaxed environment that is conducive to learning tested instructional techniques, proven tactics, and unique insights about the problems unique to older adults. Our program also includes physical defense workouts for technique development, and educational components to assist with the development of defensive strategies. R.A.D. for Seniors.

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It is a minimum (15) hour program to be offered in (10) sessions.

Classes will run for five weeks from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on Tuesday October 20 with the last class on Thursday November 19.

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To sign up call Detective Anne-Marie Browne at 781-505-4909

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