Wells High School Pre-Law Academy Visit and Presentation

COPA will visit this high school to talk to students and help them understand the role of COPA, the importance of police oversight, discuss effective ways they can help improve positive interactions with law enforcement, and explain career paths in police oversight.

Pop up! – Book and Resource Fair

COPA plans to set up a resource table at this event to share with residents in this community our agency mission and help them understand the importance of police oversight. This event will be held at 5656 S. St. Louis Avenue during the hours of 3PM-6PM.

CHA Youth Resource Kickback

COPA is looking forward to attending this community resource fair. At this outreach event COPA will be able to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct. This event will be held at Garfield Park Field House (100 N. Central Park Avenue) and will be held during the hours of …

Public Meetings of the Police Board

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 …

Youth Community Network Meeting – Bronzeville

COPA will attend this event to connect with various community organizations in this area to discuss ways to help youth find safe spaces to go.  This event will take place on April 18th from 1-2PM.

Chicago Gun Violence Prevention Conference 2024

COPA plans to set up a resource table at this event to share with residents in this community our agency mission and help them understand the importance of police oversight. This event themed: We Are On Our Medicine will be held on Saturday, April 20th from 9AM-3PM at Breakthrough Familyplex (3219 W. Carroll Avenue, Chicago, …

Humboldt Park Earth Day

COPA plans to set up a resource table at this event to share with residents in this community our agency mission and help them understand the importance of police oversight. This event will be held at 1301 N Humboldt Dr.

Mikva Challenge Public Safety & Justice Council Youth Leadership Cafe

COPA in partnership with Mikva Challenge will be participating in this Safety & Justice Council Youth Leadership Cafe taking place on Saturday, April 20th from 10AM-2PM at BUILD, Inc. (5100 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60644).  In an era where community safety and police accountability are at the forefront of public discourse, this workshop provides …

Puerto Rican Cultural Center Youth Convener

On Wednesday, April 24th from 4pm-5:30pm COPA will attend this event to connect with the community.  The City of Chicago My Chi My Future youth programs and the Puerto Rican Cultural Center are asking that all parts of our community come listen and share some of the things coming up that affects our city.   …

Youth Community Network Meeting – Humboldt Park

COPA will attend this event to connect with various community organizations in this area to discuss ways to help youth find safe spaces to go.  This event will take place on April 24th from 4-6:30PM.

Second Chance Summit

COPA plans to set up a resource table at this event to share with the public our agency mission and help them understand the importance of police oversight. This event is being hosted by Chicago's Department of Family and Support Services, Mayor's Office, City Officials, and community advocates that are coming together to celebrate Second …