Independence Kentucky Police
Rape Aggression Defense Training


The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program.

To learn more about the R.A.D. program, please visit the main website at www.rad-systems.com.

Kentucky Instructor Locator List

Independence Police Department
(859) 356-2697

Sergeant Amy Schworer
Mike Richman

Independence Police Alumni
(859) 356-2697

Randi Gerig

Alexandria Police Department
(859) 635-4126

Natalie Jackson
Gary Frodge
Timothy Vinson

Ft. Wright Police Department
(859) 331-2191

Andy Vonderhaar

Highland Heights Police Department
(859) 441-8956

Amber Conrad
Dan Johns

Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills Police Department
(859) 331-5368
web site: www.lpchpd.com

Christopher Schutte

Kenton County Sheriff
(859) 392-1800

Autumn Stanton
Jeremy Adams

Newport Police Department
(859) 292-3622

Renee South
Greg Ripberger

Northern Kentucky University Police Department
(859) 572-5500

Shari Schwalbach



Independence Police

5409 Madison Pike
Independence, Ky. 41051
phone: (859) 356-2697
fax: (859) 363-4840


2008 Northern Kentucky R.A.D.
Training Schedule
Next Independence Class

September Class dates

Monday, September 8th
Thursday, September 11th
Monday, September 15th
Thursday, September 18th

(This is a twelve hour course and students must attend all four dates.)

The times are from 6pm until 9pm Location: The Independence Senior and Community Center

October Class dates

Wednesday, October 15th
Thursday, October 16th
Wednesday, October 22nd
Thursday, October 23rd.

(This is a twelve hour course and students must attend all four dates.)
The times are from 6pm until 9pm

Location: The Independence Senior and Community Center

Contact Sergeant Amy Schworer for class information and openings.
859-356-2697


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