COPA attended this virtual 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.

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 …

COPA Chief Andrea Kersten will join local elected officials, CPD leadership, and other local stakeholders to:

Gain a better understanding and receive updates about Chicago’s Consent Decree;
Learn more about the function of COPA;
Discuss anti-violence strategies; and
Hear from the community about its safety concerns.

This event hosted by the West Side Community Stakeholders' subcommittee, GAP Builders  will be held at Breakthrough Ministries (3219 W. Carroll Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624). 

COPA will attend this resource fair and youth town hall to inform residents of Chicago about the agency role in police accountability. Residents specifically youth will also have an opportunity to hear from other city leaders and city departments to learn more about the city's effort to reduce violence and help make our neighborhoods safer.

COPA will participate in Mikva Challenge Juvenile Justice Council & Youth Safety Advisory Council that will offer interactive workshops  and give young people the opportunity to share their ideas about policing and public policy. 

Junior Achievement of Chicago is hosting several Career Days 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 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.

Chief Andrea Kersten participated in Mikva Challenge Community Safety & Justice University Youth Panel where she spoke about COPA’s role in police accountability and listened to young people share ideas about policing, public policy and re-imagining public safety.

COPA attended 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.

COPA will attend the Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting in Humboldt Park and explain the agency role in 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 …

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

COPA will 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.

COPA will participate in this upcoming Career Day hosted by Junior Achievement of Chicago to help students understand the role of our agency, the importance of police oversight, discuss ways youth can improve positive interactions with law enforcement and explain career paths.

COPA will participate in this upcoming Career Day hosted by Junior Achievement of Chicago to help students understand the role of our agency, the importance of police oversight, discuss ways youth can improve positive interactions with law enforcement and explain career paths.

COPA will attend the Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting in Humboldt Park and explain the agency role in 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 …

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) will participate in the Noble Schools Southside Career & Resource Fair being held on Tuesday, June 7th at Butler College Prep. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about COPA’s operations and its role in reform. There will be several organizations represented and available to provide resources to the public.

COPA will 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.

COPA will be present at the LUCHA & PLAYSTREETS Block Party to share with members of the community the role the agency plays in police oversight. This free event open to the public will offer community resources, music, games, food and more.

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 …

COPA plans to participate on June 17th in the Call for Peace Rally & March hosted by the faith community of St. Sabina.

COPA plans to join Uptown United and participate in its 2nd Annual Juneteenth Jubilee and Resource Fair to commemorate this important federal holiday. At this community event taking place on Saturday, June 18th from 11AM-3PM, COPA will have an informational table set up and share with attendees the agency role in police accountability. The public is welcome to this event where there will be free games, prizes, food, and live entertainment for everyone.

Uptown United is a community economic development organization with a mission to build a strong, unified business environment; facilitate economic development; and strengthen community – all to nurture a diverse, vibrant, thriving, and strong Uptown.

COPA will attend the Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting in Humboldt Park and explain the agency role in police oversight.

COPA plans to connect with youth and community organizations to share the agency role in police oversight on Friday, June 24th at Fosco Park for the My Chi. My Future. Teen Summer Kickback program. This is the first of six summer kickback programs that the City of Chicago is offering to provide youth with important community resources and interactive activities.

COPA plans to attend R.A.G.E. (Resident Association of Greater Englewood) So Fresh Saturday Summer Kick-off event in the community of Englewood to help residents learn more about the agency role in police accountability. RAGE and community organizations will be taking over the entire block of 66th & Union for a fun filled afternoon of resources, music, art, giveaways, activities and more.

COPA will be present at the LUCHA & PLAYSTREETS Block Party to share with members of the community the role the agency plays in police oversight. This free event open to the public will offer community resources, music, games, food and more.

COPA will be participating in the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 26th, 2022. We are excited to walk in the parade with other city officials to show our support for the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago.