Bend police offering women’s safety class

The Bend Police Department will be hosting a Women’s Safety Class on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Bend Police Department. The class is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon at the police department in the Municipal Courtroom.

This class will be lecture-based, working on building knowledge regarding situational awareness and personal defense tactics.

The class is open to women ages 15 years or older. If you are under 18 years old, you will need to be accompanied by an adult. The class will be limited to 50 people and entry into the class will be completed on a first come, first serve basis.

An application must be filled out and turned in prior to Sept. 18. You can find an application by reaching out to the Bend Police Department at 541–322–2960 or emailing Misha Knea at MKnea@bendoregon.gov.