GIVE US JUST 3 HOURS A MONTH
Castro Community On Patrol (CCOP) is a California nonprofit volunteer safety patrol and education corporation that enhances the safety and security of the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco for residents, businesses, employees, and visitors.
- Sister’s of Perpetual Indulgence Easter in the Park
- Harvey Milk Day Celebrations
- Castro Street Fair
- Castro Holiday Tree Lighting
- Castro Menorah Lighting
- Santa Skivvies Run Fundraiser
- Pulse Nightclub Memorial Event
- Proposition 8 Rallies and Marches
- Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg Memorial March
- Women’s March
- Asian and Pacific Islander Anti-Violence Rally and March
- Club Q Memorial Event
- Heklina Memorial Event
- San Francisco District Attorney’s LGBTQ+ Forum
- San Francisco Police Department LGBTQ+ Advisory Forum
- Castro Community Benefits District Board of Directors
- Castro CBD – Castro Cares program
- San Francisco LGBTQ+ Community Safety Program
JOIN US / TRAIN WITH US
BECOME A PATROL VOLUNTEER
Anyone of 18 years of age or older is welcome.
Basic training for all CCOP Patrol volunteers involves reading a Basic Training manual which is sent electronically, attending a 2-hour instruction course held via ZOOM and scheduled at a mutually suitable date and time, then completing four (4) supervised patrols within six (6) months of completing the ZOOM Basic Training class.
JUMP TO OUR VOLUNTEER PAGE TO REGISTER AS A NEW TRAINEE PATROLLER
COMMUNITY TRAINING CLASSES
BEGINNERS SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING CLASS
Open to anyone of 18 years or older, normally held in the Castro neighborhood. $30 per person. Our next class will be held:
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR OUR 01/18/2025 1PM-4:30PM CLASS (Our last class was on 06/15/2024)
ACTIVE SHOOTER BASIC TRAINING CLASS
Open to anyone of 18 years or older. Click the link above for more details about the class. $20 per person. Our next class will be held:
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No class scheduled at this time. Our last class was on 06/08/2024.
CORPORATE AND ORGANIZATION TRAINING
We offer specialized advance training to corporations and community organizations. Contact us using our CONTACT US option to discuss your specific needs.
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Private Basic Self-Defense Training Class
For nonprofit and for profit entities and groups at your own facility. $60/person for nonprofit groups and $100/person for for profit groups with a minimum of 10 attendees guaranteed to secure the training date.
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Active Shooter – Terrorist Incident – Event Protection Training Class
For Bars, Clubs, Businesses, Organizations, and facilities. $60/person for nonprofit groups and $100/person for for profit groups with a minimum of 10 attendees guaranteed to secure the training date.
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Event Protection Training Class
For Street Fairs, Outdoor Events, and non-facility event organizers. $60/person for nonprofit groups and $100/person for for profit groups with a minimum of 10 attendees guaranteed to secure the training date.
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First Aid / CPR / AED Certification Class
WITH BAY AREA RED CROSS
Open to anyone of 18 years or older with BARC certification provided on successful completion of the class. Class cost is based on current BARC rates.
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California SB553 Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Training Class
For business owners and nonprofit organizations who must meet this requirement, or who want to add this planning to their training and preparedness program. $60/person for nonprofit groups and $100/person for for profit groups with a minimum of 10 attendees guaranteed to secure the training date.
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