Leader Staff
Beginning in early March, the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department will offer several training courses in the interest of promoting personal and community safety.
The courses include training in concealed carry, self-defense and providing emergency medical assistance.
“In today’s world the Sheriff’s Office believes it is essential that our communities are confident in their ability to protect themselves and assist others when needed,” Sheriff Adam Beiber said. “Taking a proactive approach in preparedness when emergencies arise replaces fear with a readiness to act when necessary.”
A small fee will be required to help off-set the expenses of the programming.
• A concealed-carry course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 7 at the Shawano Lake County Park Pavilion, W5785 Lake Drive. There is a fee of $20. Gabe and Lisa Gutenberger will instruct the class. A limit of 35 participants has been set. Interested individuals can call 920-639-4214 or email Lisa@acnow.us or gabe@acnow.us to register and make arrangements for payment.
• An American Red Cross certification in C.P.R./A.E.D. will be held from 5-9 p.m. March 2, 3 and 5 in the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office training room, 405 N. Main St. A $30 fee is needed to obtain this recognized two-year certification.
“With life-saving equipment available in many public places, having the skills and knowledge to make the most of these resources may save a life,” Bieber said. “This is also an excellent opportunity for those teens and adults who provide child care to be prepared in the event of an emergency.”
• A course on personal self-defense will be taught by an expert instructor from 6-8 p.m. March 3, 10 and 17 at the Shawano Community Middle School, 1050 S. Union St. The course requires a $10 fee.
“Simply having the knowledge and confidence that you could escape a personal attack and get away goes a long way in providing peace of mind,” Bieber said.
Space is limited in all these courses so early registration is recommended. To sign up, you may call 715-526-7903 or 715-526-7925.
“We will be offering additional informational courses in the near future, and scheduling more of these if the classes are needed to meet the interest in them,” Bieber said.