Civilian Office of Police Accountability

D.E.L.T.A. First Annual Community Health and Resource Fair
2023-05-13
COPA plans to attend this health and resource fair to connect with the community and help residents understand our agency. At this outreach event COPA plans to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct. This event will take place from 12-3PM at YMEN (1241 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60623).

Richards Career Academy & CPS Parent University
2023-05-12
COPA plans to attend this resource fair to connect with the community and help residents understand our agency. At this outreach event COPA plans to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct. This event begins at 10AM and will be held at 1435 W. 50th Street (Chicago, IL).

Transparency release: 2022-5417
2023-05-10
Pursuant to the City of Chicago’s Video Release Policy, COPA posted materials related to this fatal off-duty officer-involved shooting. The materials are available at the link below.

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Forum re: CPD Superintendent Search
2023-05-10
COPA plans to attend the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) CPD Superintendent Search Forum. CCPSA is hosting several community forums held as part of the search for Chicago’s next police superintendent. Attendees at the meeting will be able to share their views on the qualifications and experience they want to see in Chicago’s next superintendent. Doors for this event opens at 5:30pm. This meeting will be held at Kennedy High School.

Truman City College of Chicago Education Citywide Community Leader Breakfast
2023-05-10
Truman City College of Chicago is holding an Adult Education Citywide Community Leader Breakfast on Wednesday, May 10 from 9A-NOON. At this event meeting participants will engage in breakout sessions and learn about the adult education team at Truman College.

The Leaders Network Community Meeting
2023-05-09
COPA plans to attend this meeting 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 event begins at 9:30AM and will take place at Columbus Park Refectory (5701 W. Jackson Blvd).

ACERO Schools Spring Community Resource Fair
2023-05-06
COPA plans to attend this resource fair to connect with the community and help residents understand our agency. At this outreach event COPA plans to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct. This event starts at 11AM and will take place at McCormick YMCA (1834 N. Lawndale Avenue).

Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Celebracion De Unidad
2023-05-05
COPA plans to join the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council at its Celebracion De Unidad community event along with other organizations to participate in a free celebration that’s open to the public. This event will offer free community resources, live music, food, a bounce house, and games. Celebracion De Unidad will take place at 4430 S. Marshfield Avenue and will be held Friday, May 5th from 4-7PM.

Westside Ministers' Coalition Mother's Day Celebration
2023-05-04
COPA attended the Westside Ministers’ Coalition Mother’s Day Celebration held at the Columbus Park Fieldhouse (500 S. Central Avenue).

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Forum re: CPD Superintendent Search
2023-05-04
COPA plans to attend the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) CPD Superintendent Search Forum, which will be held on the north side of the city. This is the last of four community forums held as part of the search for Chicago’s next police superintendent. Attendees at the meeting will be able to share their views on the qualifications and experience they want to see in Chicago’s next superintendent.

MSRN Quarterly Community Meeting Hosted By Latinos Progresando
2023-05-03
COPA will meet virtually with over 70 community members part of the Marshall Square Resource Network (MSRN) Quarterly Meeting that’s being hosted by Latinos Progresando. This meeting starts at 10AM.

Transparency release: 2023-1622
2023-05-02

Centro Comunitario Juan Diego Children's Health Fair
2023-04-28
COPA will attend Centro Comunitario Juan Diego Children’s Health Fair in South Chicago. At this outreach event COPA will be able to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct. This event starts at 10AM and will be held at 8812 S. Commercial.

CCPSA Monthly Public Meeting
2023-04-27
COPA plans to attend the monthly meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA). CCPSA holds a monthly community meeting to discuss updates to its agency along with sharing any concerns or comments the public may have as it relates to affairs with CPD, Police Board and COPA. This meeting will take place on Thursday, April 27th at 6:30PM at Kennedy-King College at 6301 S. Halsted Street.

Northwest Alliance Virtual Community Meeting
2023-04-27
COPA will meet virtually with various not-for-profit organizations to discuss community resources that can be offered to Hispanic communities in Chicago. This meeting begins at 9:30AM.

Transparency release: 2023-0787
2023-04-25

COPA People's Academy
2023-04-25, 2023-04-18, 2023-04-11, 2023-04-04
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), which serves as the civilian oversight agency of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) is pleased to announce its inaugural COPA People’s Academy for the public, civilian and sworn.
History: In 2016, Chicago’s City Council passed an ordinance to establish COPA as the civilian oversight agency of the CPD. Under the direction of the Chief Administrator, COPA has the power and authority to conduct investigations into allegations of police misconduct within its jurisdiction. COPA’s staff, 150+ budgeted full-time positions, operates within five main departments: Investigations, Administration, Communications & External Affairs, Legal, and Policy Research & Analyses Division.
Jurisdiction: COPA investigates complaints against CPD members alleging domestic violence, improper search or seizure (4th Amendment violations), excessive force, coercion, unlawful denial of access to counsel, sexual misconduct, or verbal abuse; firearm discharges (officer involved shootings) and other incidents that result in death or serious bodily injury.

COPA People’s Academy: A six-week condensed version of COPA’s Training Academy for the public (civilian or sworn) and organizations around the country interested in learning about Civilian Police Oversight, Investigative and Legal Concepts as well as the role of COPA’s Policy, Research and Analyses Division (PRAD). Each course will be taught by COPA subject matter experts.

When: Begins March 21, 2023, and continues every Tuesday through April 25, 2023

Where: Bauer Plummer Joint Public Safety Training Campus – 4433 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60651

Virtual: A virtual option will be made available for organizations located outside of Chicago

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST

Registration Required: Enrollment for the Inaugural COPA People’s Academy class has ended. If you are interested in participating and would like to be added to the waiting list or future opportunities, please email copapublicaffairs@chicagocopa.org

Chicago Police Board Meeting
2023-04-20 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The following City officials (or their designees) are required to be at the Board’s meetings: Superintendent of Police, Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, Chief of the Chicago Police Department’s Bureau of Internal Affairs, and the Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety.
Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board; to add your name to the list of speakers, please contact the Board’s office at 312.742.4194 or PoliceBoard@cityofchicago.org up to 15 minutes before the meeting begins.

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Forum re: CPD Superintendent Search
2023-04-19 18:00 - 20:00
COPA plans to attend the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) CPD Superintendent Search Forum, which will be held virtually. This is the third of four community forums held as part of the search for Chicago’s next police superintendent. Attendees at the meeting will be able to share their views on the qualifications and experience they want to see in Chicago’s next superintendent.

Chicago's Citywide Clean & Green Day of Service
2023-04-18 08:00 - 17:00
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, COPA along with other city departments will participate in Chicago’s Annual Clean & Green Day of Service. This event, which coincides annually with Earth Day, is an opportunity for residents, community groups and city departments to join together and beautify Chicago neighborhoods through the cleaning and maintenance of vacant lots. Beautification of neighborhoods is a vital component of public safety and COPA is proud to join in the effort.

Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting
2023-04-18
COPA is proud to have a community partnership with Nobel Neighbors. Our agency plans to speak at this upcoming community meeting to explain the agency mission and share the importance of police oversight. This meeting takes place at New Life Church located at 1410 N. Springfield and starts at 10AM.

Northeastern Illinois University Health Fair
2023-04-12
COPA plans to attend this resource fair to connect with the community and help residents understand our agency. At this outreach event, COPA plans to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct. This event will take place at Northeastern Illinois University (Physical Education Complex Building) located at 3600 W. Foster Avenue and starts at 10AM.

New Life Centers Food Distribution Community Event
2023-04-12
COPA will participate in this food distribution community event to help the public better understand the agency mission and explain the importance of police oversight. This event will take place at 3908 W. Hirsch and starts at 6PM.

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Forum re: CPD Superintendent Search
2023-04-11 18:00 - 20:00
COPA attended the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) CPD Superintendent Search Forum, which was held at Kehrein Center for the Arts. This was the first of four community forums held as part of the search for Chicago’s next police superintendent. Attendees at the meeting were able to share their views on the qualifications and experience they want to see in Chicago’s next superintendent.

Senior Spring Into Health Fair 2023 Hosted By Oak Street Health
2023-04-11
COPA will participate in this resource fair to engage seniors in our city and help them learn more about our agency mission as well as explain to them the importance of police oversight. This event on Tuesday, April 11th. It starts at NOON and will be held at the New Life Covenant Church Humboldt Park Campus (3400 W. Division).

The Leaders Network Community Meeting
2023-04-11 | Columbus Park, Columbus Park
COPA plans to attend this meeting 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 event starts at 9:30AM and will be held at the Columbus Park Refectory.

MyChi My Future Teen Bash 2023
2023-04-08
COPA will participate in this teens resource fair to help youth in our city learn more about our agency mission and explain the importance of police oversight.
1pm – 4pm
Navy Pier
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-forward-teen-bash-2023-tickets-558904848447
