Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago Ohtli 2023 Ceremony

COPA plans to attend the Ohtli Ceremony on Friday, December 8th at Harold Washington College from 5-8PM. Each year the Mexican Government through its Embassies and Consular Network presents the Ohtli Award to distinguished members of the community or outstanding organizations that work on behalf of the Mexican community. During this year’s ceremony Harold Washington …

Epic Academy High School Tour of COPA Office, Youth Presentation & Career Panel

On Friday, December 8th a group of high school students from Epic Academy High School from the South Chicago community area will visit COPA office. During the visit students will tour the agency office, attend a mock briefing for a closed COPA case, and sit in on a career panel comprised of staff from various …

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 with sharing any concerns or comments the public may have as it relates to affairs with CPD, Police Board and COPA. This meeting begins at …

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 at New Life Centers Humboldt Park Campus (3908 W. Hirsch) on December 13th from 6-8PM.

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 …

Back of the Yards Christmas Toy Drive

COPA will join the Chicago Police Department (CPD) , Chicago Fire Department (CFD) and Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (BYNC) to deliver donated toys to children. Each of these groups are coming together along with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 16th to visit four different sites in the Back of the Yards neighborhood to …