North Lawndale My Chi My Future (MCMF) Summer Kickback Series

COPA will participate in this My Chi. My Future. (MCMF) Summer Kickback community event series. This free teen friendly initiative is a part of the City of Chicago’s MCMF effort to connect Chicago’s youth with safe and engaging spaces.

CPS Back To School Bash at Finkl Elementary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2022-23 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. This event will take place on August 12th starting at 2pm at Finkl Elementary located at 2332 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608.

LUCHA & PLAYSTREETS Block Party

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 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 and explain COPA’s complaint process from intake to case closure.  This event will take place at Marquette Park (6743 S. Kedzie). 

Public Meeting of the Police Board

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 …

AETNA RESOURCE & HEALTH FAIR

COPA plans to join AETNA Better Health of Illinois for its free Health & Resource Fair and share with the community COPA's role in 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 and explain COPA’s complaint process from intake to case closure.  This event will take place at Avondale Park (3516 W. School Street).

DFSS King Community Service Center Resource Fair

COPA plans to attend the Community Resource Fair at DFSS (Department of Family Support Services) at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Center located at 4314 S. Cottage Grove Avenue. COPA along with various organizations from the Kenwood/Oakland communities will be present to share resources. The public is welcome to attend this free event that will offer health screenings, job development, record expungement, school supplies, food and the Greater Chicago Food Depository Food Truck.  

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 and explain COPA’s complaint process from intake to case closure.  This event will take place at Wicker Park (1425 N. Damen Avenue).