The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is a civilian department in the City of Chicago that registers and investigates allegations of misconduct made against members of the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
COPA does not have the jurisdiction to generate police reports or other documentation associated with criminal or civil issues.
If you are attempting to make a police report for an incident in the City of Chicago, visit the web page for the Chicago Police Department’s Online Crime Reporting. Please be advised that not all crimes/incidents are able to be reported online. The non-emergency number is (312) 746-6000 (or you may dial 311 from within the City of Chicago).
For more information, visit Chicago Police.
If you are in need of city services, please visit the official website for the City of Chicago or dial 311 from within city limits.
City services include assistance with:
For emergencies, always call 911.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability only has investigative jurisdiction over members of the Chicago Police Department.
If you believe you have been subject to or witnessed misconduct by a law enforcement member who is employed by a department/agency other than the Chicago Police Department, please contact local oversight officials. In most areas this is the internal affairs department of the law enforcement agency who maintains jurisdiction over the location where the incident took place.
