Brazosport College to recognize Crime Prevention Month throughout October

In 1984, the National Crime Prevention Council designated October as Crime Prevention Month with the goal of spreading the word about personal safety while reducing crime.

Since then, Crime Prevention Month has become officially promoted by thousands of communities throughout the country.

Brazosport College and the Brazosport College Police Department is recognizing this year’s Crime Prevention Month with a full slate of events and activities throughout October. Activities will include opportunities to meet and greet the College’s police officers, as well as a variety of different personal safety and self-defense courses. The BC Police Department will also be hosting a National Night Out community block party that will feature food, games and plenty of fun.

All events are open to the public. These events not only provide opportunities to meet some of BC’s police officers and gather safety and crime prevention tips, it’s also a chance to visit and learn a little about the BC campus.

Below is a list of Brazosport College’s Crime Prevention Month activities:

AVOID, DENY, DEFEND
Enjoy free food while learning easy-to-remember methods to follow during dangerous active threat situations. Sensitive content will be discussed during these sessions.
Monday, Oct. 3; 3 – 4 p.m.; Gator Hall (H.100)
Thursday, Oct. 13; 6:30 – 8 p.m.; Byron and Sandra Sadler Health Professions/Science Complex
Wednesday, Oct. 19; 10 – 11:30 a.m.; BC Library

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Enjoy hot dogs, Frito pies, nachos, popcorn, slushies, inflatables and games at a community block-party event.
Tuesday, Oct. 4; 6 – 8 p.m.; Brazosport College (Red) Parking Lot

COFFEE WITH A COP
Stop by for a warm cup of coffee, donuts and light conversation with BC police officers.
Tuesday, Oct. 11; 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.; Bonnen Central Building
Thursday, Oct. 20; 4 – 5:30 p.m.; BASF Center for Process Technology

BASIC R.A.D. (RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE)
The basic R.A.D. course is a comprehensive class that begins with awareness, prevention risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing toward the basics of actual hands-on defense training. All three sessions must be attended to complete the program. This is a women’s-only course.
Thursday, Oct. 13 + Thursday, Oct. 20 + Thursday, Oct. 27; 3 – 6 p.m. Gator Hall (H.100)
Register atwww.d-onis.com/radbasic/.

ADVANCED R.A.D. (RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE)
Completion of the Basic R.A.D. program is a requirement before taking this course. This is a women’s-only course. The two classes being offered cover different materials, however, participants only need to attend one to complete the program
Tuesday, Oct. 11; 3 – 5 p.m. Gator Hall (H.100)
Tuesday, Oct. 18; 3 – 5 p.m. Gator Hall (H.100)
Register atwww.d-onis.com/radadvanced/.

REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM
Develop personal safety strategies. Lunch will be provided.
Wednesday, Oct. 26; 12 – 1:30 p.m.; Gator Hall (H.100)

For more information about National Crime Prevention Month at Brazosport College, call (979) 230-3036 or email brandy.pennington@www.d-onis.com.