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Marietta Police hosts child’s safety course

From July 19-23, classes will be held by the Marietta Police Department to teach children, ages 8 to 12, how to better protect themselves. A waiting list is available. (Courtesy of radKIDS)
From July 19-23, classes will be held by the Marietta Police Department to teach children, ages 8 to 12, how to better protect themselves. A waiting list is available. (Courtesy of radKIDS)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
July 15, 2021

The Marietta Police Department is hosting radKIDS in July to teach children how to protect themselves. This safety education program includes a 10-hour curriculum for children ages 8 to 12 is $10 per child.

Topics to be covered include bully prevention, internet/home/school/vehicle/outdoor safety, predator tricks and physical resistance strategies against child abduction.

MPD has five trained radKIDS instructors who are dedicated to helping teach children to be safe.

July dates are 9-11 a.m. July 19-23 in the gym at Park Street Elementary School, 105 Park St., Marietta.

Sign up at 8-12yearold2021.eventbrite.com.

While slots are sold out, there is a waiting list at bit.ly/3yWbPw4.

Information: Officer Paul Hill at phill@mariettaga.gov, radkids.org

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