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 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 …

Summary Reports Posted

2017-1087307 2017-1087387 2017-1087759 2017-1087778 2018-1088795 2018-1089886 2018-1090895 2018-1091556 2018-1091725 2019-0000166 2019-0000238 2019-0000254 2021-0002597 Please visit the Case Portal at the link below for copies of Summary Reports.

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 …

Playstreets Block Party in Belmont-Cragin

COPA will attend Playstreets Block Party to share with members of the community the role the agency plays in police oversight. This free block party which is open to the public will take place on Saturday, July 8th from 12-4pm at 5506 W. Drummond Place and will offer community resources, music, games, food, and more.

Centro Comunitario Juan Diego Health Fair

COPA will attend Centro Comunitario Juan Diego Resource Fair in South Chicago. At this outreach event COPA will be able to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct. This event will take place on July 10th at Commercial & Exchange in the South Chicago community from 9AM-2PM.

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.

Lyon’s Summer Fest Resource Fair

COPA will attend Lyon’s Summer Fest Resource Fair on Thursday, July 13th from 2-7PM at Mary Lyon Field (2900 N. McVicker Avenue). At this outreach event COPA will have a …

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.

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.

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.

West Side 2023 Budget Engagement Forum

The Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago’s Office of Budget and Management are organizing a series of Budget Engagement Forums across the City to listen to residents about their …

Press Conference

  WHAT:              COPA Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten will hold a media availability to provide an update on alleged misconduct at the 10th District Police Station. WHEN:              TUESDAY, JULY 18th, 2023 10:00 AM                              Note: Media will be able to set up beginning at 9:30 AM WHERE:            Civilian Office of Police Accountability                              1615 W. …

CPD Know Your Rights Roundtable Discussion

Join the Chicago Police Department, COPA, and community members for a free roundtable discussion about knowing your rights when interacting with law enforcement. These roundtable discussions will provide the public with transparent information that can lead to meaningful, collaborative, and positive outcomes. This event will be held on July 19th from 12-1:30PM and take place …

South Side 2023 Budget Engagement Forum

The Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago’s Office of Budget and Management are organizing a series of Budget Engagement Forums across the City to listen to residents about their priorities and ideas for Chicago’s next budget. Participants can visit a City resource fair, listen to a budget presentation, and participate in small group discussions. …

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 …

CPS Back to School Bash at Davis Square Park

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2023-24 school year. COPA will participate in the CPS …

Acero’s Back To School Community Event

Acero's is hosting a Back-to-School Community Event for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2023-24 school year. COPA will participate in this event to …

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.

Lawndale Peace Party

Marshall Square Resource Network (MSRN), Latinos Progresando, and North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council will be hosting on Saturday, July 22nd from 11AM-2PM the Lawndale Peace Party. The community will be …

North Side 2023 Budget Engagement Forum

The Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago’s Office of Budget and Management are organizing a series of Budget Engagement Forums across the City to listen to residents about their …

CPS Back to School Bash at Dyett High School Grounds

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2023-24 school year. COPA will participate in the 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 from …

CPD Know Your Rights Roundtable Discussion

Join the Chicago Police Department, COPA, and community members for a free roundtable discussion about knowing your rights when interacting with law enforcement. These roundtable discussions will provide the public …

Youth Budget Engagement Round Table

The Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago’s Office of Budget and Management are organizing a series of Budget Engagement Forums across the City to listen to residents about their …