COPA in the Classroom at Epic Academy High School

On Monday, December 4th COPA will visit Epic Academy High School in the South Chicago community area to help students learn more about our agency. During the visit COPA staff will share with students the importance of and history of civilian oversight, our agency investigative process, and explain the community engagement work that we do. Our …

Centro Comunitario Juan Diego Bilingual Presentation

COPA will visit Centro Comunitario Juan Diego (8812 S. Commercial Avenue) on December 5th to offer a bilingual presentation. During the presentation we will discuss what is COPA, what is police accountability, what services COPA offer, and provide an overview of our community outreach. COPA will also answer any questions from members of the audience.

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 …

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 …

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.

New Life Centers Humboldt Park Food Pantry

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 …

COPA Community Virtual Presentation: Chicagoland Black Deaf Advocates

COPA will meet with members of the Chicagoland Black Deaf Advocates to help this organization understand the agency's mission and vision. During this virtual presentation, COPA will share an overview of our agency, explain the importance of police oversight, and answer any questions meeting attendees may have about our agency. Two ASL interpreters will be …