Lawndale Community Christian Center

Lawndale Christian Legal Center 1530 S. Hamlin, Chicago, IL

COPA will speak to a group of young adults at the Lawndale Community Christian Center to educate them on the role that the agency plays in Chicago and the importance of police oversight and accountability.

Public Meetings of the Police Board

Chicago Public Safety Headquarters 3510 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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.

Jane Addams Resource Corporation Austin Office

COPA will provided a presentation to job trainees apart of the Jane Addams Resource Corporation  Austin Office to discuss the role our agency plays in police reform.

5th Ward Community Meeting

Join the 5th Ward Community Monthly Meeting and learn what’s going on in the ward from Ald. Leslie Hairston.  This event is open to the public and will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church located at 5500 S. Woodlawn – Chicago, IL.

COPA Community Hours – Austin Branch

Austin Library Branch 5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

COPA 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.

37th Ward, Alderman Emma Mitts Community Meeting

Alderman Emma Mitts Office 4924 W. Chicago Ave., Chicagio, IL, United States

COPA will speak at the 37th Ward Community Meeting on police accountability. This is an opportunity for constituents to meet with COPA leadership staff and Alderman Mitts to learn about what’s going on in their ward. Attendees can also learn about COPA’s investigative process including how to report outcomes to the citizens we serve and how to reduce police misconduct.

21st Ward, Alderman Brookins Community Town Hall Meeting

Carter G. Woodson Library 9525 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL

Join Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. at the 21st Ward Town Hall Meeting and hear what’s new in the ward. Also, learn about what’s coming to Chicago, and get some of those questions answered. While learning how you can help with building a better 21st ward community. This is open to the public.

CPS Back to School Bash at Michelle Clark High School

Michelle Clark High School 5101 W. Harrison, Chicago, IL

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2019-2020 school year. COPA will participate in the CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and also explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability.