COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WEEK OF 10.28.24
COPA had a great time engaging the residents of Chicago in the community during the week of 10.28.24. Our office is committed to helping residents understand how to file a complaint or compliment an officer and explain to the public our role in police oversight. Below is a brief description of our most recent community engagement efforts. If you are interested in COPA speaking to your community group or organization, please submit a request via email to COPA-PublicAffairs@chicagocopa.org
Puerto Rican Cultural Center Reimagine Convener Meeting – October 29, 2024
COPA joined the Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) for their Reimagine Convener Meeting in Humboldt Park. The PRCC gathers service providers and community partners from the northwest side to share resources, plan activities, and work collectively to end violence while proactively supporting young people. COPA was able to share our role in police oversight and give information on filing complaints and compliments towards CPD.
Chicago is With You Taskforce Meeting – October 29, 2024
COPA attended the Chicago is With You Taskforce Meeting at Manning Library in the Near West Sie community. The Chicago is With You Task Force, is a collaborative community outreach effort aimed at connecting immigrant and refugee communities to mental health, legal services, as well as providing diversity training for employers and educational institutions and is chaired by City Clerk Anna Valencia. COPA was informing about our role in police accountability and how to file compliments & complaints towards CPD.
Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) Monthly Meeting – October 30, 2024
COPA attended the monthly meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) at Kennedy King College. CCPSA holds a monthly community meeting to discuss updates to its agency and address concerns the public may have as it relates to affairs with CPD, Police Board and COPA.
Northwest Community Alliance Meeting – October 31, 2024
COPA had a great time attending the Northwest Community Alliance Monthly Meeting hosted at Steinmetz Parent University. Our agency was able to meet with various not-for-profit organizations to discuss community resources that can be offered to Latino communities on the Northwest side of Chicago. During the meeting COPA also shared with meeting attendees the role that we play in police oversight.
