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 meeting will be in person or via Zoom will be determined at least 48 hours before each meeting. Schedule of Police Board Monthly Public Meetings …

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 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 …

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 celebrate the new school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event taking place on July 21, 2023 …

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 able to come out and enjoy free food, art, music and learn about community resources for family, friends, and neighbors in the area. This event …

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 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. …

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 …

CPS Back to School Bash at Nixon Elementary School

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 with transparent information that can lead to meaningful, collaborative, and positive outcomes. This event will be held on July 25th from 12-1:30PM and take place …

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 priorities and ideas for Chicago’s next budget. On Tuesday, July 25th there will be a 2024 Chicago Youth Budget Roundtable held for young people ages …