COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WEEK OF 01.13.25

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WEEK OF 01.13.25

COPA had a great time engaging the residents of Chicago in the community during the week of 01.13.25. 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

 

Leaders Network Community Monthly Meeting – January 14, 2025

COPA attended the Leaders Network Community Monthly Meeting held in the Austin community that was 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. This meeting included honoring local community leaders who are continuing the work or the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. COPA attends these meetings to give out information on how to file complaints or compliments towards CPD.

CircEsteem Gage Park Monthly Community Planning Meeting – January 14, 2025

COPA attended the CireEsteem Gage Park Monthly Community Planning Meeting. This meeting is composed of various organizations and leaders working to engage young people and the greater community to bring about change in Gage Park. COPA was invited to this meeting to give out information on our role in police accountability and how to file complaints or compliments towards CPD.

Chicago is with You Taskforce Meeting – January 16, 2025

COPA had a great time attending the Chicago is With You Taskforce Monthly Meeting. The Chicago is With You Task Force, is a collaborative community outreach effort aimed at connecting immigrant and refugee communities to mental health, legal services, as well as providing diversity training for employers & educational institutions and is chaired by City Clerk Anna Valencia. COPA attends these meetings to give out information on our role in police accountability and how to file compliments & complaints towards CPD.

39th Annual Interfaith Breakfast: Honoring the Dream: Building a Chicago of Hope and Opportunity – January 17, 2025

COPA had a great time attending the 39th Annual Interfaith Breakfast: Honoring the Dream: Building a Chicago of Hope and Opportunity in the Near South Side community. The event brought together community organizations, city leaders, and included remarks from Mayor Brandon Johnson. Mayor Johnson also honored various local community leaders for their continuous work and impact on Chicago.