Northwest Community Alliance Monthly Meeting
COPA will meet with various not-for-profit organizations to discuss community resources that can be offered to Hispanic communities in Chicago. This meeting begins at 9:30am and will be held at 5413 W. Diversey Avenue, Chicago,, IL.
Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) Monthly 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 with sharing any concerns or comments the public may have as it relates to affairs with CPD, Police Board and COPA. This meeting begins at …
Gage Park Community Meeting
COPA will speak to community members, youth, and their families to explain the agency mission and share the importance of police oversight. This event will be held on Thursday, June 27th from 5:30-7:30PM at Su Familia Real Estate (5417 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60632).
COPA Service Committee Clean & Green
COPA has made an agency commitment to offer various community service projects for our staff. One of those efforts includes connecting with the city’s Department of Streets and Sanitation’s Clean & Green program to help clean and beautify various neighborhood lots and parks in the city. Staff from COPA will participate on Friday, June 28th …
West Englewood Playstreets Block Party
COPA plans to attend this community resource fair. At this outreach event COPA will be able to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct. This event hosted by Playstreets and the Chicago Department of Public Health will be held in the West Englewood community from 12-3PM.
New Life Centers Beloved Community Bash
COPA plans to attend this community resource fair. At this outreach event COPA will be able to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct. This event hosted by New Life Centers will be held on June 28th from 4-7PM at Harding Park (3917 W. Division Street - Chicago, IL).
COPA at the 53rd Annual Chicago Pride Parade
COPA will be participating in the 53rd Annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30th. This year theme: Pride is Power. We are excited to walk in the parade alongside the Mayor’s Office and other city officials to show our support for the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago. To learn more about the Chicago Pride Parade …
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. This event begins at 9:30AM and will take place at Columbus Park Refectory (5701 W. Jackson Blvd).
Train the Trainer: Juvenile Expungement Workshop & Resource Event
COPA plans to set up a resource table at this event to share with residents in this community our agency mission and help them understand the importance of police oversight. This event will take place on July 10th from 10AM-3PM at Malcolm X College in Chicago.
My Chi. My Future (MCMF) “Youth Tech Coordinator” One Summer Chicago Visit to COPA
COPA will be hosting a youth group from One Summer Chicago from 11am – 2pm. Part of the day will include touring our office, a presentation about COPA, and a career panel. There will be 19 youth, ages 16-24 who are in the summer program with One Summer Chicago, which includes two of COPA's public …
Westside Ministers’ Coalition Monthly Community Meeting
COPA plans to attend the Westside Ministers’ Coalition monthly community meeting. This organization mission is to provide services that will initiate self-help efforts to improve the Austin community of Chicago in areas of housing, public safety, reentry, clergy involvement, education, health, energy, conservation, community, youth, and economic development, to work in cooperation with other organizations …
Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (BYNC) Community Event
COPA plans to set up a resource table at this event to share with residents in this community our agency mission and help them understand the importance of police oversight. This event hosted by the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (BYNC) will take place on July 12th from 4-7PM at 48th & Hoyne.
Take Back the Block – Mayor’s Office
On Friday, July 12, 2024 COPA will be joining the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety and the People's Plan for Community Safety to participate in a a new series of space activations to “Take Back the Block.” This Friday event at the Take Back the Block program from 12:30 – 1:30 PM in the Near …
COPA Chicago Training – Youth Advocate Support Services at Alternatives
COPA is presenting to the Youth Advocate Support Services team at Alternatives on the history of police accountability, investigative process, and our agency overall role in police oversight.
Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting
Each month COPA looks forward to coming together and connecting with many community stakeholders and residents at this outreach event. COPA plans to attend this meeting hosted by Nobel Neighbors, a community-based organization that focuses on improving the quality of life for residents in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park area. This meeting starts at 10AM and …
CPS Back to School Event
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2024-25 school year. COPA will participate in these CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will be held on …
Mobile City Hall at McKinley Park
COPA is looking forward to attending this outreach event where we plan to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct with the public. This event will be held from 4-7PM at McKinley Park - 2210 W. Pershing Rd.
Public Meetings of the Police Board
The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the …
CPS Back to School Event
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2024-25 school year. COPA will participate in these CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will be held on …
Lyon Summerfest
COPA plans to set up a resource table at this event to share with residents in this community our agency mission and help them understand the importance of police oversight. This event will take place on July 18th from 3-7PM at 2900 N. McVicker Avenue, Chicago, IL.
Taylor Center For New Experiences Community Resource Fair
COPA plans to set up a resource table at this event to share with residents in this community our agency mission and help them understand the importance of police oversight. This event will be held at Taylor Center Community Resource Fair from 3-6PM at 1633 N. Hamlin Avenue - Chicago, IL 60647. …
4th Annual Party on the Block on 120th & Union Avenue
COPA plans to join Elements of Life Coaching, the Community Safety Coordination Center, and a host of other organizations to participate in this block party being held on 120th & Union Avenue. This free event is open to the public and will offer community resources, live music, food, games, raffles, and more. This event will …
Mobile City Hall at Robert Taylor Park
COPA is looking forward to attending this outreach event where we plan to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct with the public. This event will be held from 10AM-1PM at Robert Taylor Park - 39 W. 47th St.
Lawndale Peace Party
COPA plans to set up a resource table at this event to share with residents in this community our agency mission and help them understand the importance of police oversight. This event will be held from 11AM-3PM at Douglass Park (by the pillars at S Sacramento & W 19th).
CPS Back To School Event
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2024-25 school year. COPA will participate in these CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will be held on …