MyChi My Future Teen Bash 2023

COPA will participate in this teens resource fair to help youth in our city learn more about our agency mission and explain the importance of police oversight.

The Leaders Network Community Meeting

Columbus Park Columbus Park

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.

COPA People’s Academy

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), which serves as the civilian oversight agency of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) is pleased to announce its inaugural COPA People’s Academy for the public, civilian and sworn. History: In 2016, Chicago’s City Council passed an ordinance to establish COPA as the civilian oversight agency of the CPD. Under …

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Forum re: CPD Superintendent Search

COPA attended the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) CPD Superintendent Search Forum, which was held at Kehrein Center for the Arts. This was the first of four community forums held as part of the search for Chicago’s next police superintendent. Attendees at the meeting were able to share their views on the qualifications and experience they want to see in Chicago’s next superintendent.

Northeastern Illinois University Health Fair

COPA plans to attend this resource fair to connect with the community and help residents understand our agency. At this outreach event COPA plans to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct.

Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting

COPA is proud to have a community partnership with Nobel Neighbors. Our agency plans to speak at this upcoming community meeting to explain the agency mission and share the importance of police oversight.

COPA People’s Academy

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), which serves as the civilian oversight agency of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) is pleased to announce its inaugural COPA People’s Academy for the public, civilian and sworn. History: In 2016, Chicago’s City Council passed an ordinance to establish COPA as the civilian oversight agency of the CPD. Under …

Chicago’s Citywide Clean & Green Day of Service

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, COPA along with other city departments will participate in Chicago’s Annual Clean & Green Day of Service. This event, which coincides annually with Earth Day, is an opportunity for residents, community groups and city departments to join together and beautify Chicago neighborhoods through the cleaning and maintenance of vacant lots. Beautification of neighborhoods is a vital component of public safety and COPA is proud to join in the effort.