COPA had a great time engaging the residents of Chicago in the community during the week of 08.11.25. This week our Public Affairs team was in the Humboldt Park, Loop, Belmont Cragin, and Austin communities.
Our office is committed to helping residents understand how to file a complaint or compliment an officer and explain to the public our role in police oversight. Below is a brief description of our most recent community engagement efforts. If you are interested in COPA speaking to your community group or organization, please submit a request via email to COPA-PublicAffairs@chicagocopa.org
Nobel Neighbors Monthly Community Meeting – August 19, 2025
COPA had a great time attending the Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting in the Humboldt Park community. Nobel Neighbors holds its meeting at various community organizations in the Humboldt Park area. This meeting was held at the Edie Jacobs Community Garden, its focus was to address the various issues impacting residents and to find proactive solutions. Several community organizations and local official representatives attend this meeting to give information on resources and community updates. COPA attends these meetings to give out information on our role in police accountability.
Senior Fest 2025 – August 21, 2024
COPA’s participated in the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Senior Fest 2024 at Millennium Park. The event included a resource fair, live music, giveaways, activities, and a space for seniors to gather and have fun. COPA was giving out information about our role in police accountability and how to file compliments & complaints towards CPD.
Family Focus Resource Fair – August 22, 2025
COPA had a great time at the Family Focus Resource Fair in the Belmont Cragin community. The fair included health screenings, haircuts, food, and several community organizations providing info on local programming. COPA was able to set up a resource table and give information on our role in police accountability.
City Clerk’s Mobile City Hall – Austin – August 23, 2025
COPA joined City Clerk Anna Valencia and other officials for the Mobile City Hall at BUILD Chicago in the Austin community. The City Clerk’s office, along with various other city departments, were onsite to connect city services directly to the community including obtaining a City Key ID, city stickers, and other permits. COPA was able to set up a resource table and give out information on filing complaints and compliments for CPD.
