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 People’s Academy

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), which serves as the civilian oversight agency of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) is pleased to announce its inaugural COPA People’s Academy for the public, civilian and sworn. History: In 2016, Chicago’s City Council passed an ordinance to establish COPA as the civilian oversight agency of the CPD. Under …

Women in Action Panel

The Rotary Club of Chicago Six Corners is hosting an International Women's Month Speakers panel titled, "Women in Action."   COPA's Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten will be one of the panelist participating. 

Centro Comunitario Juan Diego Resource Fair

COPA will attend Centro Comunitario Juan Diego Resource Fair in South Chicago. At this outreach event COPA will be able to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct.

COPA People’s Academy

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), which serves as the civilian oversight agency of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) is pleased to announce its inaugural COPA People’s Academy for the public, civilian and sworn. History: In 2016, Chicago’s City Council passed an ordinance to establish COPA as the civilian oversight agency of the CPD. Under …

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Monthly Meeting

March 30, 2023 at 6:30pm at Harry S. Truman College (1145 W. Wilson Chicago, IL 60640). If you are unable to attend in person, you can participate via Zoom. Anyone interested in speaking during the virtual public comment period must send a request to Community Commission staff by emailing: Nicole.Garcia@cityofchicago.org. Agenda Items will include: Superintendent search updates …