Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)

RAD-Basic

The Mooresville Police Department is offering Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) training for women in our community at no charge. RAD is a defense course designed to teach women basic defense options in the event of an attack. The program provides great information and an opportunity to practice basic skills in a controlled environment.

The course accommodates 25 women (14 years of age or older) and is taught by certified instructors with various background and training specialties from the Mooresville Police Department. Our police officers/instructors include Captain Frank Falzone, Officer Georgia Kennedy, Detective Ashley Patrick, Detective Lauren Childers, Officer Frank Yannucci and Captain Ronnie Chilton.

The next RAD session will be held Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in Downtown Mooresville. Other sessions scheduled for 2013 include June 29 & 30.

For more information or to register, contact Officer Georgia Kennedy at gkennedy@ci.mooresville.nc.us.

RAD-Senior

RAD-Senior is Rape Aggression Defense training designed for men and women over the age of 65. Offered by the Mooresville Police Department at no charge, RAD-Senior is similar to RAD-Basic but focuses on crime reduction strategies seniors can use in their own home and community. The training focuses on crimes specific to the senior adult population.

RAD-Senior teaches participants physical defense strategies and techniques with some senior limitations in mind. This class is taught by two certified RAD-Senior and RAD-Basic instructors with the Mooresville Police Department.

For more information or to register, contact Officer Georgia Kennedy at gkennedy@ci.mooresville.nc.us.

RAD Instructors (left to right): Officer Georgia Kennedy; Captain Frank Falzone; Officer Jamie Robb; Captain Ron Chilton; Detective Ashley Patrick; and Officer Frank Yannucci.