Lawrenceville police to host final First Aid

The Lawrenceville Police Department and Lawrenceville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will be hosting their final First Aid - Stop the Bleed class 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec 18 at 300 Jackson St.

This class will offer students the chance to learn about identifying injuries involving massive blood loss and how to provide pre-hospital treatment to a person in need.

This is a first aid class based on the Stop the Bleed and Until Help Arrives training curriculum. Students will receive a first aid kit upon completion of the course. Light refreshments are provided.

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