Don’t become a crime statistic! Attend “The Best Defense” a free self-defense workshop brought to you by the Virginia Beach Police Department and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation. Participants will increase awareness of the environment, learn about crime prevention, obtain personal safety tips, and learn how to escape from potentially dangerous situations. Geared for those ages 12 & up, this self-defense workshop features simple skills that participants will practice under the supervision of Virginia Beach Police Department instructors.

Please note that for this free workshop, a membership card is not required. All participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing; jewelry, especially earrings or necklaces, should not be worn. Those under age 16 must participate with a parent or guardian. Register as soon as possible as this is a very popular workshop, registration will be accepted until November 9, 2009. You may register by calling any Virginia Beach Recreation Center. Or, if you are a recreation center member and know your account number and PIN, you may register online at  http://ezreg.vbgov.com for class #93623. For more information about “The Best Defense,” please contact MPO Leta Krieger, Crime Prevention Unit at (757) 385-1324 (TTY: dial 711).

The Virginia Beach Police Department is committed to providing a safe community and improving the quality of life for all people. We accomplish this by delivering quality police services and enforcing laws with equity and impartiality. In partnership with the community, we reduce crime through public education, prevention, and awareness. In meeting this objective, we demand of ourselves the highest professional standards and dedication to our core values. For more information, visit http://www.VBgov.com/police.

Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation’s vision is a balanced, sustainable and value-focused system of parks, recreation and public spaces that creates a sense of community. We are accredited by CAPRA, the certifying agency of the National Recreation and Park Association. For more information, call (757) 385-1100 (TTY: 757-711 Virginia Relay), visit VBgov.com/parks or sign up our email newsletters at VBgov.com/newsletters.