DFSS My Chi My Future Sustainability Summit
COPA participated in the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Sustainability Summit for the My Chi My Future Delegate Agencies who met with nonprofit organizations from across Chicago. The event allowed for the opportunity to connect and partner in the coming months with their youth programming.
Kelvyn Park High School Career Fair
COPA attended the Kelvyn Park High School Career Fair. We were able to engage young people in learning about police accountability careers and answered questions on how to file complaints or compliments towards members of the Chicago Police Department.
Mikva Challenge Safety & Justice Youth Council
COPA’s Chief Investigative Law Officer Katarina Durcova held a conversation about the 4th Amendment with the Safety & Justice Youth Council at Mikva Challenge. Young people conversed about search & seizure and engaged in asking thoughtful questions.
AETNA Better Health of Illinois Pop-Up Farmers Market
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 starts at 1PM and will be held at 2216 S. Whipple.
COPA Presentation at New Life Centers
COPA visited New Life Centers migrant shelter in Little Village. During our agency time at this event, we were able to connect with families and help them understand our agency’s mission and vision.
Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) Monthly Meeting
COPA plans to attend the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) monthly community meeting. This month meeting will start at 6:30PM and be held at 740 W. 63rd St Chicago, IL 60621.
Gage Park Community Meeting
COPA attended the Gage Park Community Meeting, which was hosted by the Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP). At this outreach event, COPA set up a resource table and shared its agency role in police accountability with youth and their families in Gage Park.
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 …
Chicago Park District Teen Opportunity Fair
The Chicago Park District is hosting its 8th Annual Teen Opportunity Fair(s). This fair is part of the Park District’s ongoing engagement with teens age 13-19. This is an opportunity for young people to learn about potential jobs/internships at your organization, interact with professionals from a wide range of fields and vocations, gain exposure to …
SGA Youth & Family Services Easter Egg Hunt
On Saturday, March 23rd COPA attended an Easter Egg Hunt which was hosted by the SGA Youth & Family Services and held in Brighton Park. This event included an Easter egg hunt, free community resources, free food and drinks, activities, raffles, and music. At this event, COPA was also able to set up a resource table …