COPA in the Classroom at Farragut High School
Farragut High School 2345 S. Christiana Avenue, Chicago, ILCOPA staff will visit Farragut High School to share with students the importance and history of civilian oversight, COPA’s investigative process and community engagement. This event is closed.
Treatment Alternatives For Safe Communities (TASC) Chatham Integrated Staffing Meetings
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.
The Leaders Network
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.
Chicago State University presents Criminal Justice Institute
Chief Administrator, Sydney Roberts will be the keynote speaker at Chicago State University. Criminal Justice Institute will host a panel discussion on criminal justice, community impact, and accountability, featuring Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.MODERATED BY: Nathalina Hudson, Illinois Attorney General’s Office.Panelists:Honorable Ruben Castillo, Chief Judge, US District CourtJohn R. Lausch, Jr., U.S. AttorneyHonorable David H. Coar (Ret.) former judge, U. S. District CourtHonorable Kwame Raoul, Illinois States AttorneyDr. Jon Patterson, Assistant Professor, Chicago State UniversityXavier Ramey, CEO, Justice Informed
COPA Community Hours – West Englewood Branch Library
West Englewood Branch Chicago Public Library 1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, ILCOPA investigators will be on site to receive complaints and compliments of Chicago Police Officers. Also, staff will address questions and provide an overview of the agency.
Addressing Police Accountability & Community Safety at DePaul University
Depaul University 25 E. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the Journal for Social Justice & the Center for Public Interest Law for a discussion about police accountability in Chicago. The event aims to address how to hold both police officers and law enforcement agencies responsible for effectively delivering basic services of crime control. The Journal also hopes to address Chicago's long history of racism in policing, including persistent racially discriminatory practices ranging from street level harassment and arrests to excessive and deadly force, and ultimately mass incarceration.
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 meetings. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board; contact the Board's office by 4:30 p.m. of the day before the meeting to add your name to the list of speakers.
The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.
COPA Community Hours – Chicago Lawn Library Branch
Chicago Lawn Public Library Branch 6120 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA investigators will be on site to receive complaints and compliments of Chicago Police Officers. Also, the staff will address questions and provide an overview of the agency.
CPS North Lawndale Community Action Council (CAC) Meeting
10th District Police Station 3315 Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCommunity Action Council (CACs) consist of 25-30 voting members who are directly involved in developing a strategic plan for educational success within their communities. CAC members include parents; elected officials; faith-based institutions, health care and community-based organizations; Local School Council (LSC) members; business leaders; educators and school administrators; staff members from Chicago’s Sister Agencies; community residents; and students. COPA will join this community meeting.
14th District Beat Meeting
Casa Central 1343 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA will be present at the 14th District Beat meeting to engage with residents and police in this area.