The TSU Police Department is offering FREE self-defense classes for female students, faculty, staff and community members.  This 12-hour course follows the R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) System which teaches awareness, prevention, avoidance and the basics of hands-on defense training.  *The class is not a martial arts program and is available for women 13 years and older with all levels of physical fitness.  To register contact Sergeant Kristie Bint at the TSU Police Department in Stephenville.  First class starts this evening at 6 pm.