Lyon’s Summer Fest Resource Fair

COPA will attend Lyon’s Summer Fest Resource Fair on Thursday, July 13th from 2-7PM at Mary Lyon Field (2900 N. McVicker Avenue). At this outreach event COPA will have a resource table and share with the public the agency role in police oversight.  This event will offer the public community resources, health van, car show …

CCPSA Special Public Meeting to Vote on CPD Superintendent Finalists

COPA plans to attend the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) upcoming special public meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to vote on the finalists for Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department (CPD).   The Commission invites all members of the public to attend the meeting and participate in this historic decision-making process. …

COPA and the City Clerk Mobile City Hall Community Event

COPA plans to join Anna Valencia City Clerk Office along with various other city departments and sister agencies to connect with the community. At this mobile outreach event COPA will have a resource table and share with the public the agency role in police oversight.

Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting

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.

COPA and the City Clerk Mobile City Hall Community Event

COPA plans to join Anna Valencia City Clerk Office along with various other city departments and sister agencies to connect with the community. At this mobile outreach event COPA will have a resource table and share with the public the agency role in police oversight.

West Side 2023 Budget Engagement Forum

The Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago’s Office of Budget and Management are organizing a series of Budget Engagement Forums across the City to listen to residents about their priorities and ideas for Chicago’s next budget. Participants can visit a City resource fair, listen to a budget presentation, and participate in small group discussions. …

Press Conference

  WHAT:              COPA Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten will hold a media availability to provide an update on alleged misconduct at the 10th District Police Station. WHEN:              TUESDAY, JULY 18th, 2023 10:00 AM                              Note: Media will be able to set up beginning at 9:30 AM WHERE:            Civilian Office of Police Accountability                              1615 W. …

CPD Know Your Rights Roundtable Discussion

Join the Chicago Police Department, COPA, and community members for a free roundtable discussion about knowing your rights when interacting with law enforcement. These roundtable discussions will provide the public with transparent information that can lead to meaningful, collaborative, and positive outcomes. This event will be held on July 19th from 12-1:30PM and take place …

South Side 2023 Budget Engagement Forum

The Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago’s Office of Budget and Management are organizing a series of Budget Engagement Forums across the City to listen to residents about their priorities and ideas for Chicago’s next budget. Participants can visit a City resource fair, listen to a budget presentation, and participate in small group discussions. …

Public Meetings of the Police Board

The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The meetings are on the third Thursday of the month and begin at 7:30pm (please see below). Whether each meeting will be in person or via Zoom will be determined at least 48 hours before each meeting. Schedule of Police Board Monthly Public Meetings …