COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WEEK OF 03.31.25
COPA had a great time engaging the residents of Chicago in the community during the week of 03.31.25. 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
Westside Ministers’ Coalition Monthly Meeting – April 3, 2025
COPA was in Austin at the monthly Westside Ministers Coalition community meeting. One of the primary purposes of the meeting is to tackle various social issues & discuss ways attendees can bring about a positive change throughout the city. This meeting included an introduction to the new area 4 Deputy Chief Andre Parham & 11th District Commander Johnny Tate. COPA attends these meetings to give out information on our role in police accountability and how to file compliments & complaints towards CPD.
Annual Faith Leaders’ Summit – April 3, 2024
COPA attended the City of Chicago Faith Leaders’ Summit held at Malcolm X College. The event gathered hundreds of faith leaders from across the city of Chicago representing all faiths and included a resource fair component. At this outreach event, COPA set up a resource table and shared its agency role in police accountability. Mayor Brandon Johnson recognized the many outstanding contributions of the faith community. COPA was able to set up a resource table and give out information on filing complaints & compliments towards CPD.
College and Career Saturdays: Law & Safety – April 5, 2025
COPA had a great time participating in the College and Career Saturdays: Law & Safety event at the Chinatown Library. This event allowed young people the opportunity to learn about resources and programming available to them. Participants were also able to enjoy a career panel where they learned and asked questions about various careers in law & safety. COPA was able to set up a resource table and give out information on our role in police accountability.
