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 …

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 & …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …