COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WEEK OF 03.24.25
COPA had a great time engaging the residents of Chicago in the community during the week of 03.24.25. 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
Puerto Rican Cultural Center Reimagine Convener Meeting – March 25, 2025
COPA joined the Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) for their Reimagine Convener Meeting in Humboldt Park. The PRCC gathers service providers and community partners from the northwest side to share resources, plan activities, and work collectively to end violence while proactively supporting young people. COPA was able to share our role in police oversight and give out information on how on our role in police accountability.
Restorative Justice Resource Fair – March 26, 2024
COPA had a great time at the Canna Equity IL Coalition Restorative Justice Resource Fair at the King Center. The fair included several community organizations giving out information on programming, grocery and household supply giveaways, a clothing closet and several empowerment workshops. COPA was able to set up a resource table and give out information on filing complaints & compliments towards CPD.
Englewood Youth Empowerment Day – March 26, 2025
COPA had an amazing time attending the Englewood Youth Empowerment Day at the Salvation Army Red Shield Corps Center. This event allowed young people the opportunity to explore resources and experiences to advance their futures. COPA was able to set up a resource table and give out information on our role in police oversight.
Chicago is with You Taskforce Meeting – March 27, 2025
COPA attended the Chicago is With You Taskforce Monthly Meeting at the Chinatown Library. 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.
Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) Monthly Meeting – March 27, 2025
COPA attended the monthly meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) at Sullivan High School. CCPSA holds a monthly community meeting to discuss updates to its agency and address concerns the public may have as it relates to affairs with CPD, Police Board and COPA.
