Privacy Policy
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is committed to maintaining your online privacy. COPA’s online Privacy Policy applies to data collected from COPA’s website. We do not collect personal…
Resources
…shootings? The Police and Community Relations Improvement Act www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ChapterID=11&ActID=3660 National resources on civilian oversight of police? The website for the National Association of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) www.nacole.org…
Rules & Regulations
…timely investigations of complaints, as well as police-involved incidents falling within its jurisdiction. Fact Gathering & Investigative Process Policy 3.8 COPA Interviews – Police Department Members COPA investigators shall conduct…
Chicago Gun Violence Prevention Conference 2024
…importance of police oversight. This event themed: We Are On Our Medicine will be held on Saturday, April 20th from 9AM-3PM at Breakthrough Familyplex (3219 W. Carroll Avenue, Chicago, IL)….
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WEEK OF 1.22.24
…Community Council provided participants with a one-stop shop to meet with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Office, Illinois Secretary of State Office, and number of attorneys…
How to Read a Final Summary Report
…case portal also contains older cases that were closed using the old template. Accessing Summary Reports All of our Summary Reports of Investigation are available online for review. …
Christmas Day
City of Chicago holiday and our office will be closed. However, we will still be accepting complaints via online.
News Year’s Day
City of Chicago holiday and our office will be closed. However, we will still be accepting complaints via online.
How to Read a Summary Report of Investigation (Archived Version)
…detailing our analysis of the evidence gathered and a summary of our findings and recommendations. Accessing Summary Reports All of our Summary Reports of Investigation are available online for review….
Charlotte Seiler, Director of Training and Professional Development
…created and delivered training programs for Court employees. Ms. Seiler is also an Adjunct Professor in Sociology at Johnson County Community College where she teaches online Introduction to Sociology and…