UNIVERSITY CIRCLE, Ohio (WOIO) - The University Circle Police Department is holding a self-defense course for unarmed 1st responders.

These include:

Paramedics

EMT’s

Firefighters

Crisis intervention specialists

A second class will be held for nurses and nursing students.

“The unarmed 1st responders and nurses training is critical. Police officers respond to scenes with bulletproof vests, a gun, and often times with a Taser and Pepper Spray or a baton. If we get attacked, we have options. They respond to scenes only with their hands and a big heart,” said University Circle Police Chief Tom Wetzel.

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The classes will focus on some simple tactics and skills to help control violent people as well as how to defen

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