The Denver Police Department is looking to bolster community safety with a free self-defense class utilizing the martial art Krav Maga, a system taught to all of its officers. The opportunity comes at no cost to the participants and is targeted towards residents 12 years and older. Slated for March 22, the session will run from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Denver Athletic Club. Interested locals under the age of 18 will need a signature from a parent or guardian on a waiver to actively engage in the training.
Those wishing to partake in the class should swiftly act to secure a spot once registration opens this Friday. According to Denver Police Department, "The link to register for this class will be posted to our official X account and our official Facebook account Friday, March 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM." It's expected that the demand for the class will be high, therefore it's advised to quickly register once the link is live, given the limited availability.
For those unable to register for the upcoming class, the department has assured that there will be future sessions. This information, along with specific dates and times, will be distributed through the Denver Police Department's social media platforms. They've noted that they do not offer a pre-registration or wait-list, and direct communication for this service cannot be facilitated through social media replies or personal information exchange.
While the initiative is community-centric, the department strictly requires that participants must be Denver residents. The fine print of the announcement also makes it clear that any emergent situations should not be relayed through this platform and instead via a call or text to 911. For non-urgent matters which still require police attention, the non-emergency line available at 720-913-2000 should be used to communicate with local authorities.
