Rules & Regulations
…regulations: to ensure compliance with the law, promote the use of best practices, foster integrity and independence in the performance of its duties, and provide transparency regarding the procedures and…
On this day in history….
…largely seen as an ineffective police accountability infrastructure. From that day forward, the leadership of COPA set out to create a best-in-class civilian oversight agency that lives up to its…
Resources
…can use? CPD’s new Use of Force policies home.chicagopolice.org/use-of-force-policy/ What CPD policies COPA reviews when conducting police misconduct investigations? CPD’s Directives directives.chicagopolice.org CPD’s community policing programs? CPD’s Chicago Alternative Policing…
Event Recap: COPA Partnered with FBI Chicago for the First Citizens Education & Training Exercise on Use of Force
…opportunity to watch videos of use of force by law enforcement and a full simulation exercise where participants were instructed to use the current laws in hostile situations. Each section…
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…
Use of Force – Citizen Education & Training Course
In partnership with the FBI-Chicago Division, this training will focus on the laws that govern use of force. Participants will also participate in practical exercises (video scenarios and discussion) and…
PRAD Publications
…– CPD Response 2018-01-19 Report re: Use of Force Training 2018-04-12 Report re: Use of Force Training – CPD Response 2018-03-20 Advisory re: Body-Worn Cameras 2018-03-20 Advisory re: Traffic Stops…
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.