Amidst consecutive days of high-profile shootings, robberies, murders, car-jackings, home invasions, and other troubling crimes throughout metro-Atlanta, law enforcement leaders are pleading with citizens to become vigilant about getting the skills, information and techniques needed to protect and defend themselves. In recent weeks, terrifying news headlines have revealed that people are being arbitrarily victimized by violence across the Atlanta area.
Leaders are urging all citizens to attend one of the free “Emergency Public Safety Briefings and Self-Defense Trainings” 10 a.m. Saturday at The Enon Church, 3550 Enon Road, Atlanta.
Other police agencies will be conducting similar exercises in two other metro locations as part of the new “One Congregation One Precinct” initiative. Citizens will be given potentially life-saving skills and information about the exact crimes that are occurring in their specific neighborhoods, the locations and typical times these crimes are happening, and what they must do to best protect themselves.
Law enforcement officials will also provide detailed data about exactly when/where/how these crimes are being perpetrated; factors that are fueling surges in violent criminal acts; and, critical strategies for personal safety and self-defense.
In DeKalb County, the event will take place at Clairmont Presbyterian Church, 1994 Clairmont Road, Decatur and in Gwinnett it will be at Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 4700 Church Street, NW, Lilburn.
Information: 404-605-7000 or www.movementforward.org
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