Chicago Police Board Meeting
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.
COPA People’s Academy
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 …
Transparency release: 2023-0787
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.
Northwest Alliance Virtual Community Meeting
COPA will meet virtually with various not-for-profit organizations to discuss community resources that can be offered to Hispanic communities in Chicago.
CCPSA Monthly Public Meeting
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 …
Centro Comunitario Juan Diego Children’s Health Fair
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.
Transparency release: 2023-1622
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.
MSRN Quarterly Community Meeting Hosted By Latinos Progresando
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.
Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Forum re: CPD Superintendent Search
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.
Westside Ministers’ Coalition Mother’s Day Celebration
COPA attended the Westside Ministers' Coalition Mother's Day Celebration held at the Columbus Park Fieldhouse (500 S. Central Avenue).
Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Celebracion De Unidad
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.