COPA joins Anna Valencia City Clerk Office along with various city departments, sister agencies, aldermanic offices and community organizations for the launch of the new Mobile City Hall. Mobile City Hall will be hosted regionally at various convenient locations throughout Chicago to allow residents access to several city and community services. Residents will also have an opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the services of City Hall. COPA will share with residents the agency outreach efforts and the role we play in police accountability. Staff will also be available to receive complaints and compliments on members of the Chicago Police Department.

COPA will attend City Hall Resource Fairs. The purpose of the community engagement fairs is to provide residents with an opportunity to interact with various City agencies, provide feedback, and learn more about resources and supports provided through your department.

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board.

The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.

COPA will be visiting TASC Chatham parole office to participate in a meeting and join a dialogue on how to help returning citizens overcome barriers to re-entry, building capacity through networking with local and state community constituents and leaders, and communicate with other fellow TASC partnering agencies.

COPA will attend City Hall Resource Fairs. The purpose of the community engagement fairs is to provide residents with an opportunity to interact with various City agencies, provide feedback, and learn more about resources and supports provided through your department.

COPA joins Anna Valencia City Clerk Office along with various city departments, sister agencies, aldermanic offices and community organizations for the launch of the new Mobile City Hall. Mobile City Hall will be hosted regionally at various convenient locations throughout Chicago to allow residents access to several city and community services. Residents will also have an opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the services of City Hall. COPA will share with residents the agency outreach efforts and the role we play in police accountability. Staff will also be available to receive complaints and compliments on members of the Chicago Police Department.

Junior Achievement of Chicago host several Career Days throughout the year to help high school students make informed, intelligent decisions about their future, and foster skills that will be highly useful in the business world. Staff from COPA will participate in this upcoming Career Day to help students understand the role of COPA, the importance of police oversight, discuss ways youth can improve positive interactions with law enforcement and explain career paths.

COPA joins Anna Valencia City Clerk Office along with various city departments, sister agencies, aldermanic offices and community organizations for the launch of the new Mobile City Hall. Mobile City Hall will be hosted regionally at various convenient locations throughout Chicago to allow residents access to several city and community services. Residents will also have an opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the services of City Hall. COPA will share with residents the agency outreach efforts and the role we play in police accountability. Staff will also be available to receive complaints and compliments on members of the Chicago Police Department.

COPA will be present at the Block Club 2019 Convention being held at Simeon High School. Guest speakers include Mayor Lightfoot, Operation PUSH Jonathan Jackson, St. Sabina Father Pfleger, along with several other city and community organizations. COPA staff will be available to explain to the public the role we play in police reform.

COPA joins Anna Valencia City Clerk Office along with various city departments, sister agencies, aldermanic offices and community organizations for the launch of the new Mobile City Hall. Mobile City Hall will be hosted regionally at various convenient locations throughout Chicago to allow residents access to several city and community services. Residents will also have an opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the services of City Hall. COPA will share with residents the agency outreach efforts and the role we play in police accountability. Staff will also be available to receive complaints and compliments on members of the Chicago Police Department.

The Leader’s Network is a gathering of church and community members working together to organize, strategize, and mobilize to improve the quality of life for West side residents and greater Chicago. We believe all people are valuable and for this reason we are committed to social justice and disaster relief both locally and globally, continuing the path of those who have gone before us. COPA will attend to discuss with attendees the role we are playing in police accountability.

COPA plans to share its mission, vision, outreach efforts and explain its commitment to investigating allegations of domestic violence and sexual misconduct and supporting survivors. 

Representatives from the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) will participate in the National Louis University-Chicago internship fair.

COPA joins Anna Valencia City Clerk Office along with various city departments, sister agencies, aldermanic offices and community organizations for the launch of the new Mobile City Hall. Mobile City Hall will be hosted regionally at various convenient locations throughout Chicago to allow residents access to several city and community services. Residents will also have an opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the services of City Hall. COPA will share with residents the agency outreach efforts and the role we play in police accountability. Staff will also be available to receive complaints and compliments on members of the Chicago Police Department.

COPA will be one of the speakers at the fall session of the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) Citizen’s Police Academy to discuss the agency’s mission and the role we play in police reform. The Citizen’s Police Academy is a department-wide strategy designed to educate the community on police operations, build community trust, and improve engagement efforts through department-led training and discussion.

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board.

The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.

COPA joins Anna Valencia City Clerk Office along with various city departments, sister agencies, aldermanic offices and community organizations for the launch of the new Mobile City Hall. Mobile City Hall will be hosted regionally at various convenient locations throughout Chicago to allow residents access to several city and community services. Residents will also have an opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the services of City Hall. COPA will share with residents the agency outreach efforts and the role we play in police accountability. Staff will also be available to receive complaints and compliments on members of the Chicago Police Department.

COPA will be visiting TASC Chatham parole office to participate in a meeting and join a dialogue on how to help returning citizens overcome barriers to re-entry, building capacity through networking with local and state community constituents and leaders, and communicate with other fellow TASC partnering agencies.

Alderman Leslie Hairston at the 5th Ward Town Hall Meeting. COPA staff will provide information to educate residents about the agencies investigative process, including answer questions. This event is open …

COPA will be attending the 3rd District Clergy Community Meeting to connect with faith-based leaders, community members and police to assist with discussing issues that affect the Grand Crossing area.

COPA will be one of the speakers at the fall session of the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) New Recruits Police Academy to discuss the agency’s mission and the role we play in police reform. The New Recruits Police Academy is a department-wide strategy designed to educate the community on police operations, build community trust, and improve engagement efforts through department-led training and discussion.

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board.

The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.

COPA will visit Catholic Charities on Tuesday, December 3rd to discuss our agency mission and serve supper to 130 hungry and homeless men, women and children.

COPA will be visiting TASC Chatham parole office to participate in a meeting and join a dialogue on how to help returning citizens overcome barriers to re-entry, building capacity through networking with local and state community constituents and leaders, and communicate with other fellow TASC partnering agencies.

Junior Achievement of Chicago host several Career Days throughout the year to help high school students make informed, intelligent decisions about their future, and foster skills that will be highly useful in the business world. Staff from COPA will participate in this upcoming Career Day to help students understand the role of COPA, the importance of police oversight, discuss ways youth can improve positive interactions with law enforcement and explain career paths.

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. Members of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board.

The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.

TASC Oakley holds regular meetings for participants to engage in dialogue on how to help returning citizens overcome barriers to re-entry, build capacity through networking with local and state community constituents and leaders, and communicate with other fellow TASC partnering agencies.
This is a closed event.

The Leader’s Network is a gathering of church and community members working together to organize, strategize, and mobilize to improve the quality of life for West side residents and greater Chicago. We believe all people are valuable and for this reason we are committed to social justice and disaster relief both locally and globally, continuing the path of those who have gone before us.

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. 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 Chicago Police Board's office. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.

TASC Chatham holds regular meetings for participants to engage in dialogue on how to help returning citizens overcome barriers to re-entry, build capacity through networking with local and state community constituents and leaders, and communicate with other fellow TASC partnering agencies.
This is a closed event.

COPA will visit Catholic Charities to discuss our agency mission and serve supper to 130 hungry and homeless men, women and children.

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. 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 Chicago Police Board's office. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) plans to visit DFSS Community Service Centers in February to make it easier for residents to learn more about the agency and file a complaint or compliment a member of the Chicago Police Department. COPA will spend a full-day answering questions residents may have related to the agency and the investigative process. For more information about COPA visit www.chicagocopa.org or call 312-746-3609.

TASC Chatham holds regular meetings for participants to engage in dialogue on how to help returning citizens overcome barriers to re-entry, build capacity through networking with local and state community constituents and leaders, and communicate with other fellow TASC partnering agencies. This is a closed event.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) plans to visit DFSS Community Service Centers in February to make it easier for residents to learn more about the agency and file a complaint or compliment a member of the Chicago Police Department. COPA will spend a full-day answering questions residents may have related to the agency and the investigative process. For more information about COPA visit www.chicagocopa.org or call 312-746-3609.

COPA will participate in a Junior Achievement Career Day at Holy Trinity High School located at 1443 W. Division Street.

TASC Oakley holds regular meetings for participants to engage in dialogue on how to help returning citizens overcome barriers to re-entry, build capacity through networking with local and state community constituents and leaders, and communicate with other fellow TASC partnering agencies. This is a closed event.

COPA will speak at the 29th Ward Community Meeting on police accountability. This is an opportunity for constituents in this ward to meet with COPA and learn more about the agency.

COPA staff will be present at this community meeting hosted by Ald. Roderick Sawyer located at 8100 S. Calumet Avenue.

COPA staff will be present at this community event hosted by Ald. Cappelman located at 1145 W. Wilson.

COPA will share the agency mission and vision at the YMCA meeting being held at 10 S. Kedzie.

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. 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 Chicago Police Board's office. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. 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 Chicago Police Board's office. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. 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 Chicago Police Board's office. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.

Chief Sydney Roberts and COPA leadership will join 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin to participate in a virtual town hall conversation on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. COPA plans to share its agency overview and answer questions from residents during this forum. 

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. 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 Chicago Police Board's office. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.

COPA was one of the speakers for the summer session of the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) New Recruits Police Academy to discuss the agency’s mission and the role we play in police reform. The New Recruits Police Academy is a department-wide strategy designed to educate the community on police operations, build community trust, and improve engagement efforts through department-led training and discussion.

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. 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 Chicago Police Board's office. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.

Chief Sydney Roberts and COPA leadership will join 46th Ward Alderman James Cappelman to participate in a virtual town hall conversation about the work of COPA and the state of police accountability in Chicago. This event will take place on Tuesday, July 21st at 6PM.

COPA will be one of the speakers to discuss its agency’s mission and role in police reform for the summer session of the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) Pre-Service Sergeant's and Lieutenant's Training at the Police Academy. The purpose of this department-wide strategy is designed to educate the community on police operations, build community trust, and improve engagement efforts through department-led training and discussion.

COPA participated in a Street Leader Social Justice Panel with 50 youth hosted by UrbanPromise where panelists discussed the impact of youth in social justice.

COPA met virtually with over 70 community members for the Marshall Square Resource Network (MSRN) Quarterly Meeting hosted by Latinos Progresando.

COPA participated in a hearing hosted by the Committee on Public Safety discussing a city ordinance that would require semi-annual hearings before the committee regarding the Consent Decree. 

Ephraim Eaddy will speak today on a panel titled “Oversight and our Youth: Programs Addressing Impacting the School to Prison Pipeline. He will be joined by a youth outreach specialist from Denver’s Independent Monitor and a outreach workers from Denver’s police department. This event is a ticketed event ($).

COPA will join Mikva Challenge and A Better Chicago to participate in the State of Chicago Youth virtual town hall taking place August 19th from 11:30AM-1PM. This event will focus on five major issue areas: health, education, juvenile justice, housing, and safety/policing.

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. 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 Chicago Police Board's office. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.

COPA will speak at the 49th Ward Virtual Town Hall where Public Information Officer, Ephraim Eaddy will discuss the importance of police accountability. Attendees will also learn about COPA’s investigative process, outcomes from its investigations and how the public can help report police misconduct.

The City Council Committee on Public Safety is holding a meeting on August 24th. The committee has jurisdiction over all matters relating to the Police Department, the Fire Department, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, and matters affecting emergency city services generally (other than operation of emergency medical facilities), except those matters affecting collective bargaining agreements, employee benefits and pensions.

COPA will speak at the 39th Ward Virtual Community Meeting hosted by Alderwoman Samantha Nugent. During this virtual event, COPA will explain its agency investigative process, discuss the importance of police accountability, and share with constituents in this ward how they can report police misconduct. Additional speakers for this event includes representatives from the 39th ward office and Deborah Witzburg, Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety.

COPA will speak at the 3rd Ward Virtual Town Hall Meeting hosted by Alderwoman Pat Dowell. During this virtual meeting, COPA will explain its agency investigative process, discuss the importance of police accountability, and share with constituents in this ward how they can report police misconduct.

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. 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 Chicago Police Board's office. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.

COPA will participate in a virtual event with students a part of the Criminal Law Society at Washburn School of Law on October 13th. During the event, COPA will explain the agency investigative process and share the importance of police oversight.

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The Superintendent of Police (or his designee) and the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (or her designee) will be at the meetings. 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 Chicago Police Board's office. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.