PUTNAM --- TriState Rehab and Sports Center and The Center for Bone and Joint Care  hosted a self defense class for women for their employees recently. 

The instructor for this class was Sgt. Justin Lussier of the Putnam Police Department.

The class included hands-on demonstration of personal defense techniques as well as a  discussion of environmental awareness and personal protection devices.

Participants said they felt this class was a perfect example of how this community identifies a need and  collaborates to provide a solution, adding, “Sergeant Lussier  was so gracious to take the time to demonstrate self defense skills for us to feel more aware of our surroundings and have some control over them. We would like to thank him for enlightening us."