Plano Police Department to offer free RAD self-defense class for women starting June 16

The Plano Police Department is offering a free RAD self-defense class for women ages 15 and older beginning June 16, City staff announced. Registration is available at share.plano.gov/rad.

The class, described in the announcement as “RAD” training, teaches basic self-defense strategies including self-awareness, risk reduction and avoidance techniques. The announcement said the training is free but did not specify whether sessions will be held in person or online, how many seats are available, or the class schedule beyond the June 16 start date.

City staff described the class as aimed at helping women learn to defend themselves against various attacks. The announcement repeated the registration link as the source for sign-up and additional details. No contact person or department-specific registration deadline was given in the announcement.

For more information or to register, the announcement directed residents to share.plano.gov/rad.