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 …
Glow in the Dark Paint & Sip Teen Spring Break Event
COPA partnered with Austin Experience, Project Exploration, and Chicago Park District to attend a special Glow in the Dark Paint and Sip event held at the Urban Essentials Coffee Café. This event was created to provide teens with a safe space of fun during their spring break. COPA had a great time helping teens understand …
Roosevelt University Career Path Presentation
COPA will visit a classroom of college students at Roosevelt University to help them understand the role of COPA, the importance of police oversight, discuss effective ways they can help improve positive interactions with law enforcement, and explain career paths in police oversight.
LUCERO Family Health & Resource Fair
COPA attended the LUCERO Family Health & Resource Fair which was held in the South Chicago community and hosted by the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center of Community Engagement and Cancer Health Equity. Residents were able to connect with community organizations, access resources, and receive health screenings. Alderman Peter Chico was onsite to welcome …
COPA Bingo with Seniors
COPA plans to visit the Department of Family and Support Services Southwest Regional Senior Center located at 6117 S. Kedzie on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 10:15AM. During our visit, …
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.
Strive 2 Thrive Teen Summit
On March 28th COPA was in the South Shore neighborhood at the Strive 2 Thrive 2024 Teen Summit hosted by the Urban Male Network, Chicago Youth Centers, and DFSS. We had …
City of Chicago’s My Chi My Future Teen Spring Break Kickback
COPA partnered with Rincon Family Services and Northwest Center for this spring break kickback event held on March 29, 2024. Our agency enjoyed tabling at this event and connecting with …