R.A.D. Women's Self Defense

Buchanan City Police Department is offering R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Systems courses.  Officer Brie has become a certified instructor to teach R.A.D. basic self-defense for women and is ready to pass that knowledge onto you! We offer courses to ages 16 & up, and all levels of physical ability can participate. Courses are FREE, but require pre-registration. Learn how to prepare yourself with realistic defense techniques.

What is R.A.D.

The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive course for women which begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, and progresses to the basics of hands-on defense training.

Why R.A.D.

R.A.D. is the largest network of its kind with over 11,000 Instructors receiving training in our systems to date. These Instructors teach at various colleges, universities, and municipal law enforcement agencies as well as various other community organizations internationally. R.A.D. has trained more than 900,000 women since the program began in 1989.

R.A.D. is the only existing program with a free lifetime return and practice policy, honored worldwide.

R.A.D. has developed specialized simulation techniques and equipment for use by certified R.A.D. Instructors.

How Do I Sign Up?

To register you can call Buchanan City Police Department at 269-695-5120, or register by email. If you are emailing, please include your full name, date of birth, email, and phone number.  A confirmation email will be sent to you after you sign up, and you will be contacted by the instructor prior to the course date.

Ages

Buchanan City Police Department offers R.A.D. for females ages 16 or older.  Females under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and a waiver must be signed.