On January 27th, 2017 Sigma Mu
Zeta partnered with Results Central (a local fitness center) in Decatur to
present our 2nd annual “Happy New You” Women’s Empowerment program. This
year’s event theme, “Self Z Defense”, was
chosen to bring awareness to safety and self-protection for women. The program
was designed specifically in response to the increasing number of attacks and carjacking’s
at gas stations and malls in and around the Atlanta area. Our very own DeKalb South Precinct Captain
Bentley, along with two other officers, held a workshop giving county
statistics on robberies in our area and the alarming amount involve women. The Officers left us with a "Personal
Safety and You" informational pamphlet and giveaways from DeKalb County
Police department. Some of the important
points from their discussion were; knowing your neighbor and CSI – being a good
witness.
Attendees also had an opportunity to
participate in a Martial Arts class with Professor Credle, an instructor at
Results Central. The class demonstrated various techniques to protect yourself
when being attacked from different directions and how to escape from a choke
hold. The class was fun and informative.
