Civilian Office of Police Accountability

CPS Back to School Bash at CVCA High School
2023-07-31
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2023-24 school year. COPA will participate in the CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will be held from 10am-2pm at CVCA High School.

14th District National Night Out
2023-08-01
Police departments across the country united with neighborhoods they serve will host and participate in the Annual National Night Out community event. COPA will join the city efforts to support CPD and all the officers across the country during this community event taking place on August 1, 2023 from 4-8pm at Haas Park.

Westside Ministers' Coalition Monthly Community Meeting
2023-08-03
COPA plans to attend the Westside Ministers’ Coalition monthly community meeting. This organization mission is to provide services that will initiate self-help efforts to improve the Austin community of Chicago in areas of housing, public safety, reentry, clergy involvement, education, health, energy, conservation, community, youth, and economic development, to work in cooperation with other organizations sharing similar values. This event begins at 10am and will be held at the Columbus Park Refectory.

CPD Know Your Rights Roundtable Discussion
2023-08-03
Join the Chicago Police Department, COPA, and community members for a free roundtable discussion about knowing your rights when interacting with law enforcement. These roundtable discussions will provide the public with transparent information that can lead to meaningful, collaborative, and positive outcomes. This event will be held on August 3rd from 12-1:30PM and take place at Englewood Community Service Center.

AETNA Back to School Health & Resource Fair
2023-08-04
COPA will attend this Back to School Health & Resource Fair hosted by Aetna Better Health of Illinois. This free community event will offer health screenings, community resource tables, food and activities. At this outreach event COPA will have a resource table and share with the public the agency role in police oversight. This fair begins at 4PM and will be located at the Chicago Center for Arts and Technology (1701 West 13th Street, Chicago, IL 60608).

Annual Back to School Family Fair
2023-08-05
COPA plans to participate in this Annual Back to School Family Fair hosted by Sen. Aquino and Rep. Jimenez. This event will offer students and families with community resources, school supplies, and required physicals and dental cleanings. Additionally, this fair will have many fun activities for children to enjoy, and resources for parents to learn about from the participating organizations. This fair will take place on Saturday, August 5th from 10AM-2PM at Prosser Career Academy.

Hope Fest Community Resource Fair
2023-08-05
COPA will attend this resource fair hosted by New Life Covenant Church located at 3400 W. Division. This free community event will be held on Saturday, August 5th from 12-4PM and will offer health screenings, community resource tables, food and activities for all ages. At this outreach event COPA will have a resource table and share with the public the agency role in police oversight.

Christian Unity Pentecostal Church Back to School Celebration
2023-08-05
Christian Unity Pentecostal Church (8347 S. Racine) is hosting a Back-to-School Celebration for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2023-24 school year. COPA will participate in this event to celebrate the new school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will take place on Saturday, August 5th from 12-4PM.

The Leaders Network Community Meeting
2023-08-08
COPA plans to 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. This event begins at 9:30AM and will take place at Columbus Park Refectory (5701 W. Jackson Blvd).

CPS Back to School Bash at La Follette Park
2023-08-08
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2023-24 school year. COPA will participate in the CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will be held from 10am-2pm at La Follette Park.

CPS Back to School Bash at Westinghouse High School
2023-08-09
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2023-24 school year. COPA will participate in the CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will be held from 10am-2pm at Westinghouse House Park.

CPD Know Your Rights Roundtable Discussion
2023-08-09
Join the Chicago Police Department, COPA, and community members for a free roundtable discussion about knowing your rights when interacting with law enforcement. These roundtable discussions will provide the public with transparent information that can lead to meaningful, collaborative, and positive outcomes. This event will be held on August 9th from 6-7:30PM and take place at Sulzer Regional Library.

COPA and the City Clerk Mobile City Hall Community Event
2023-08-10
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. This event will be held from 4-7PM at Margate Park (4921 N. Marine).

CPS Back to School Bash at Field Elementary School
2023-08-11
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2023-24 school year. COPA will participate in the CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will be held from 10am-2pm at Field Elementary School.

Convoy of Hope Chicago Community Event
2023-08-12
Greater Southwest Development Corporation and Convoy of Hope Chicago is planning a community event on August 12th at 10AM at Marquette Park. This community event is a collaborative effort to bring hope to the Southwest Side of Chicago through free groceries, health screenings, job and career services, family portraits, haircuts, a Kids Zone, games and activities for children and much more. COPA will participate and set up a resource table to share with the public our agency role in police accountability.

Latino Family Wellness & Health Equity Fiesta Tour 2023
2023-08-12
COPA will attend the Latino Health Wellness & Health Equity Fiesta Tour 2023 Summer Fair. This community event will offer health screenings, community resource tables, food and activities. At this outreach event COPA will have a resource table and share with the public the agency role in police oversight. This event will take place on Saturday, August 12th from 9AM-2PM at Instituto del Progeso Latino (2520 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608).

Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting
2023-08-15
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. This meeting takes place at New Life Church located at 1410 N. Springfield and starts at 10AM.

COPA and the City Clerk Mobile City Hall Community Event
2023-08-15
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. This event will be held from 10AM-1PM at Hamilton Park (513 w. 72nd Street).

CPS Back to School Bash at Finkl Elementary School
2023-08-15
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2023-24 school year. COPA will participate in the CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will be held from 10am-2pm at Finkl Elementary School.

CPS Back to School Bash at Crane High School
2023-08-16
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2023-24 school year. COPA will participate in the CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will be held from 10am-2pm at Crane High School.

CPS Back to School Bash at Old Englewood High School
2023-08-17
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2023-24 school year. COPA will participate in the CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will be held from 2-6pm at Old Englewood High School.

4th District Council Meeting
2023-08-17
6pm
1735 E 95th Street

Public Meetings of the Police Board
2023-08-17
The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The meetings are on the third Thursday of the month and begin at 7:30pm (please see below). Whether each meeting will be in person or via Zoom will be determined at least 48 hours before each meeting.
Schedule of Police Board Monthly Public Meetings for 2023:
Thursday, January 19
Thursday, February 16
Thursday, March 16
Thursday, April 20
Thursday, May 18
Thursday, June 15
Thursday, July 20
Thursday, August 17
Thursday, September 21
Thursday, October 19
Thursday, November 16
Thursday, December 21

CPS Back to School Bash at Fenger High School
2023-08-18
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2023-24 school year. COPA will participate in the CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will be held from 10am-2pm at Fenger High School.

Fiesta Escolar Back to School Event
2023-08-19
COPA plans to attend Fiesta Escolar Back to School event to help students and families celebrate the new upcoming 2023-24 school year and explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will take place at Lowell Elementary School (3320 W. Hirsch Street – Chicago, IL) on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 10AM-1PM.

6th District Council Meeting
2023-08-21
6pm
8560 S Cottage Grove Avenue

18th District Council Meeting
2023-08-22
6pm
1001 N Crosby Street

COPA Bingo with Seniors
2023-08-23
COPA plans to visit the Department of Family and Support Services and Department of Aging West Town Senior Satellite Center on August 23, 2023. During our visit, COPA’s will spend time engaging with senior citizens by playing bingo with them.

Transparency release: 2023-3276
2023-08-23
Pursuant to the City of Chicago’s Video Release Policy, COPA posted materials related to this fatal off-duty officer-involved shooting. The materials are available at the link below.

Northwest Alliance Community Meeting
2023-08-24
COPA meet with various not-for-profit organizations to discuss community resources that can be offered to Hispanic communities in Chicago.
