Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Forum re: CPD Superintendent Search

COPA plans to attend the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) CPD Superintendent Search Forum, which will be held on the north side of the city. This is the last of four community forums held as part of the search for Chicago’s next police superintendent. Attendees at the meeting will be able to share their views on the qualifications and experience they want to see in Chicago’s next superintendent.

Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Celebracion De Unidad

COPA plans to join the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council at its Celebracion De Unidad community event along with other organizations to participate in a free celebration that's open to the public. This event will offer free community resources, live music, food, a bounce house, and games. Celebracion De Unidad will take place at 4430 S. Marshfield Avenue and will be held Friday, May 5th from 4-7PM. 

ACERO Schools Spring Community Resource Fair

COPA plans to attend this resource fair to connect with the community and help residents understand our agency. At this outreach event COPA plans to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct.

The Leaders Network Community Meeting

COPA plans to attend this meeting comprised of faith and community leaders that work together to organize, strategize and mobilize to improve the quality of life for the west side communities.

Transparency release: 2022-5417

Pursuant to the City of Chicago’s Video Release Policy, COPA posted materials related to this fatal off-duty officer-involved shooting. The materials are available at the link below.

D.E.L.T.A. First Annual Community Health and Resource Fair

COPA plans to attend this health and resource fair to connect with the community and help residents understand our agency. At this outreach event COPA plans to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct.

Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting

COPA is proud to have a community partnership with Nobel Neighbors. Our agency plans to speak at this upcoming community meeting to explain the agency mission and share the importance of police oversight.

New Life Centers Brighton Park Food Distribution Community Event

COPA will participate in this food distribution community event to help the public better understand the agency mission and explain the importance of police oversight. This event will take place from 4-6PM at New Life Centers Brighton Park Church (4155 S. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL). 

Public Meetings of the Police Board

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The meetings are on the third Thursday of the month and begin at 7:30pm (please see below). Whether each …

COPA and the City Clerk Mobile City Hall Community Event

COPA plans to join Anna Valencia City Clerk Office along with various other city departments and sister agencies to connect with the community. At this mobile outreach event COPA will have a resource table and share with the public the agency role in police oversight.

Transparency release: 2023-1277

Pursuant to the City of Chicago’s Video Release Policy, COPA posted materials related to this fatal off-duty officer-involved shooting. The materials are available at the link below.

CCPSA Monthly Public Meeting

COPA plans to attend the monthly meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA). CCPSA holds a monthly community meeting to discuss updates to its agency along …