COPA had a great time engaging the residents of Chicago in the community during the week of 05.12.25. This week our Public Affairs team was in the Austin and Belmont Cragin 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
Leaders Network Monthly Community Meeting May 12, 2024
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 a panel discussion about mental health that included Dr. Obari Cartman from the Chicago Association of Black Psychologists. COPA attends these meetings to give out information on how to file complaints or compliments towards CPD.
Rally for Peace – May 17, 2025
COPA had an amazing time attending the Rally for Peace organized by Alderwoman Ruth Cruz at Chopin Park in the Belmont Cragin community. The rally brough together community as a call to action for an end to violence and to bring about peace. The rally included a resource fair portion where several community organizations were giving out information about programming. COPA was able to set up a resource table and give out information on our agency and its role in police accountability.
