Community protection.
Practical training.
Veteran-led.
CitySafe is a public safety initiative powered by Personal Protective Concepts (PPC). We offer free and low-cost workshops that teach New Yorkers how to stay safe, respond to threats, and protect their communities.
Led by U.S. military veterans, our trainings are real-world, trauma-informed, and designed to empower, not intimidate. Whether you’re learning self-defense, situational awareness, or how to help in a crisis, CitySafe meets you where you are.
What We Offer
We host monthly pop-up workshops, community events, and skill-building sessions across NYC and online. Each session focuses on practical tools and training that anyone can learn, regardless of background or experience.
Workshops include:
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Emergency First Aid & Medical Response
De-escalation & Verbal Defense
Situational Awareness & Personal Safety
Monthly Events Tied to Awareness Campaigns
(e.g. AAPI Safety, Pride Month, Mental Health Awareness, etc.)
Why It Matters
Safety shouldn’t be a luxury. With violence and public safety concerns rising, especially in marginalized communities, CitySafe fills the gap with accessible, high-quality training, offered in parks, cafés, community centers, and wherever people gather.
Our goal isn’t to instill fear. It’s to build confidence, readiness, and resilience in the people who need it most.
Get Involved
CitySafe is free to the public through September 2025 as part of our pilot program. After that, we’ll offer affordable tiered options to keep the work going and expand our reach.
Ways to get involved:
• Attend a free workshop
• Join the mailing list
• Volunteer your skills
• Partner as a host site or co-sponsor
• Help spread the word in your neighborhood