East Hudson Valley News

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) of Dutchess County and the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department will host a Women’s Safety Awareness Night seminar on Wednesday, October 16th. The event will start at 6 pm at the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response campus, located at 392 Creek Road, Poughkeepsie. Attendance is free, but registration is required due to limited seating. Interested participants can register online at DutchessNY.gov/WomensSafety or by emailing mrc@dutchessny.gov.

County Executive Sue Serino emphasized the importance of such initiatives: “Empowering women and girls to know how to keep themselves safe, no matter where they are, is so important. We are grateful to the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department and our own Medical Reserve Corps for continuing to bring this popular, essential training to Dutchess County residents, and for all they do to keep our community safe.”

The seminar aims to encourage and empower women by raising awareness about common safety measures that can minimize risk. Town of Poughkeepsie Police Detective Lindsay Chomicki and Officer Kristen Norbom will provide tips on understanding the role of instincts and gut reactions in identifying and avoiding potentially dangerous situations. They will also discuss how to make a safety plan and decrease the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime.

Dutchess County MRC offers various trainings throughout the year for both members and non-members. More information about the MRC, including volunteer opportunities, can be found at dutchessny.gov/mrc.