UNIVERSITY CIRCLE, Ohio — University Circle Police are providing specialized self-defense training to help unarmed first responders and nursing professionals protect themselves while serving their communities.

The department is hosting two free training sessions designed specifically for healthcare workers and emergency personnel who often face dangerous situations without protective equipment.

The first session is for paramedics, EMS workers and Crisis Intervention Specialists who work with area police departments. This training is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the University Circle Police Department.

UCPD Officer Jeremy Prokop, a federally certified self-defense trainer, will lead the session.

A second training course is planned for Cleveland-area nurses, nurs

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