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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230316
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SUMMARY:Chicago City Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:10am \nStream at ChiCityClerk.com
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/chicago-city-council-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Public Event/Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T160512Z
UID:10001559-1678924800-1679011199@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Police Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:7:30pm \nStream at CanTV.com
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/chicago-police-board-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Event/Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T163816Z
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SUMMARY:DFSS Community Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:COPA will participate in this resource fair to help the public better understand the agency mission and explain the importance of police oversight.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/dfss-community-resource-fair/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T184817Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Park District Teens Opportunity Fair at Kennedy King College
DESCRIPTION:COPA will participate in this teens resource fair to help youth in our city learn more about our agency mission and explain the importance of police oversight.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/chicago-park-district-teens-opportunity-fair-at-kennedy-king-college/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T173350Z
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SUMMARY:Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/nobel-neighbors-community-meeting-9/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230320T195958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T195958Z
UID:10001571-1679356800-1679443199@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:COPA People's Academy
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHistory: In 2016\, Chicago’s City Council passed an ordinance to establish COPA as the civilian oversight agency of the CPD. Under the direction of the Chief Administrator\, COPA has the power and authority to conduct investigations into allegations of police misconduct within its jurisdiction. COPA’s staff\, 150+ budgeted full-time positions\, operates within five main departments: Investigations\, Administration\, Communications & External Affairs\, Legal\, and Policy Research & Analyses Division.\nJurisdiction: COPA investigates complaints against CPD members alleging domestic violence\, improper search or seizure (4th Amendment violations)\, excessive force\, coercion\, unlawful denial of access to counsel\, sexual misconduct\, or verbal abuse; firearm discharges (officer involved shootings) and other incidents that result in death or serious bodily injury.\n \n  \nCOPA People’s Academy: A six-week condensed version of COPA’s Training Academy for the public (civilian or sworn) and organizations around the country interested in learning about Civilian Police Oversight\, Investigative and Legal Concepts as well as the role of COPA’s Policy\, Research and Analyses Division (PRAD). Each course will be taught by COPA subject matter experts.\n\n\nWhen: Begins March 21\, 2023\, and continues every Tuesday through April 25\, 2023\n\n\nWhere: Bauer Plummer Joint Public Safety Training Campus – 4433 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60651\n\n\nVirtual: A virtual option will be made available for organizations located outside of Chicago\n\n\nTime: 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST\n\n\nRegistration Required: Enrollment for the Inaugural COPA People’s Academy class has ended. If you are interested in participating and would like to be added to the waiting list or future opportunities\, please email copapublicaffairs@chicagocopa.org
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/copa-peoples-academy/2023-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Public Event/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230326
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230315T184932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T184932Z
UID:10001563-1679702400-1679788799@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Chicago Park District Teens Opportunity Fair at Malcolm X College
DESCRIPTION:COPA will participate in this teens resource fair to help youth in our city learn more about our agency mission and explain the importance of police oversight.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/chicago-park-district-teens-opportunity-fair-at-malcolm-x-college/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230326
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230317T183642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T183642Z
UID:10001566-1679702400-1679788799@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Women in Action - International Women's Month Event
DESCRIPTION:COPA’s Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten will be speaking on a panel at the Rotary’s Club of Chicago Six Corners Women in Action International Month luncheon.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/women-in-action-international-womens-month-event/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230326
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230320T170428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T170523Z
UID:10001570-1679702400-1679788799@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Women in Action Panel
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/international-womens-month-speakers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230328
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230317T120803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T120803Z
UID:10001564-1679875200-1679961599@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Centro Comunitario Juan Diego Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/centro-comunitario-juan-diego-resource-fair/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230329
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230320T195958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T195958Z
UID:10001572-1679961600-1680047999@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:COPA People's Academy
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHistory: In 2016\, Chicago’s City Council passed an ordinance to establish COPA as the civilian oversight agency of the CPD. Under the direction of the Chief Administrator\, COPA has the power and authority to conduct investigations into allegations of police misconduct within its jurisdiction. COPA’s staff\, 150+ budgeted full-time positions\, operates within five main departments: Investigations\, Administration\, Communications & External Affairs\, Legal\, and Policy Research & Analyses Division.\nJurisdiction: COPA investigates complaints against CPD members alleging domestic violence\, improper search or seizure (4th Amendment violations)\, excessive force\, coercion\, unlawful denial of access to counsel\, sexual misconduct\, or verbal abuse; firearm discharges (officer involved shootings) and other incidents that result in death or serious bodily injury.\n \n  \nCOPA People’s Academy: A six-week condensed version of COPA’s Training Academy for the public (civilian or sworn) and organizations around the country interested in learning about Civilian Police Oversight\, Investigative and Legal Concepts as well as the role of COPA’s Policy\, Research and Analyses Division (PRAD). Each course will be taught by COPA subject matter experts.\n\n\nWhen: Begins March 21\, 2023\, and continues every Tuesday through April 25\, 2023\n\n\nWhere: Bauer Plummer Joint Public Safety Training Campus – 4433 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60651\n\n\nVirtual: A virtual option will be made available for organizations located outside of Chicago\n\n\nTime: 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST\n\n\nRegistration Required: Enrollment for the Inaugural COPA People’s Academy class has ended. If you are interested in participating and would like to be added to the waiting list or future opportunities\, please email copapublicaffairs@chicagocopa.org
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/copa-peoples-academy/2023-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Public Event/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230317T184131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T184131Z
UID:10001567-1680134400-1680220799@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Northwest Alliance Virtual Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:COPA will meet virtually with various not-for-profit organizations to discuss community resources that can be offered to Hispanic communities in Chicago.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/northwest-alliance-virtual-community-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230328T153128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T145243Z
UID:10001583-1680134400-1680220799@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:March 30\, 2023 at 6:30pm at Harry S. Truman College (1145 W. Wilson Chicago\, IL 60640). \nIf 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. \nAgenda Items will include: \n\nSuperintendent search updates\nCPD goal setting updates\nUpdate: Response received on “gang database” order\nUpdate: Response sent on Associations order\nPolice Board Updates
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/community-commission-for-public-safety-and-accountability-monthly-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Public Event/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230401
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230317T121217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T121217Z
UID:10001565-1680220800-1680307199@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Treatment Alternatives For Safe Communities (TASC) Oakley Integrated Staffing Meetings
DESCRIPTION:TASC Oakley holds integrated staffing meetings for participants to engage in dialogue on how to help returning citizens overcome barriers to re-entry\, build capacity through networking with local and state community constituents and leaders\, and communicate with other fellow TASC partnering agencies. COPA plans to discuss the agency role in police accountability.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/treatment-alternatives-for-safe-communities-tasc-oakley-integrated-staffing-meetings/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230401
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230317T184358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T184358Z
UID:10001568-1680220800-1680307199@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Prosser Career Academy Visit
DESCRIPTION:COPA will participate in this upcoming Career Day to help students understand the role of COPA\, the importance of police oversight\, and discuss ways youth can improve positive interactions with law enforcement and explain career paths.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/prosser-career-academy-visit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230401
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230331T183348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T183348Z
UID:10001603-1680220800-1680307199@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:COPA plans to attend the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) meeting where various policing and policy issues that concerns Chicago will be discussed.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/community-commission-for-public-safety-accountability-ccpsa-meeting-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230402
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230323T204632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T204632Z
UID:10001579-1680307200-1680393599@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Circle of Greatness Youth Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:COPA will participate in this resource fair to help the youth in our city learn more about our agency operations and explain the importance of police oversight.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/circle-of-greatness-youth-resource-fair/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230405
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230320T195958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T195958Z
UID:10001573-1680566400-1680652799@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:COPA People's Academy
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHistory: In 2016\, Chicago’s City Council passed an ordinance to establish COPA as the civilian oversight agency of the CPD. Under the direction of the Chief Administrator\, COPA has the power and authority to conduct investigations into allegations of police misconduct within its jurisdiction. COPA’s staff\, 150+ budgeted full-time positions\, operates within five main departments: Investigations\, Administration\, Communications & External Affairs\, Legal\, and Policy Research & Analyses Division.\nJurisdiction: COPA investigates complaints against CPD members alleging domestic violence\, improper search or seizure (4th Amendment violations)\, excessive force\, coercion\, unlawful denial of access to counsel\, sexual misconduct\, or verbal abuse; firearm discharges (officer involved shootings) and other incidents that result in death or serious bodily injury.\n \n  \nCOPA People’s Academy: A six-week condensed version of COPA’s Training Academy for the public (civilian or sworn) and organizations around the country interested in learning about Civilian Police Oversight\, Investigative and Legal Concepts as well as the role of COPA’s Policy\, Research and Analyses Division (PRAD). Each course will be taught by COPA subject matter experts.\n\n\nWhen: Begins March 21\, 2023\, and continues every Tuesday through April 25\, 2023\n\n\nWhere: Bauer Plummer Joint Public Safety Training Campus – 4433 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60651\n\n\nVirtual: A virtual option will be made available for organizations located outside of Chicago\n\n\nTime: 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST\n\n\nRegistration Required: Enrollment for the Inaugural COPA People’s Academy class has ended. If you are interested in participating and would like to be added to the waiting list or future opportunities\, please email copapublicaffairs@chicagocopa.org
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/copa-peoples-academy/2023-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Public Event/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230409
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230320T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T164815Z
UID:10001577-1680912000-1680998399@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:MyChi My Future Teen Bash 2023
DESCRIPTION:COPA will participate in this teens resource fair to help youth in our city learn more about our agency mission and explain the importance of police oversight. \n1pm – 4pm \nNavy Pier \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-forward-teen-bash-2023-tickets-558904848447
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/teens-resource-fair/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230104T162430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T125757Z
UID:10001526-1681171200-1681257599@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:The Leaders Network Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 starts at 9:30AM and will be held at the Columbus Park Refectory. \n 
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/the-leaders-network-community-meeting-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T195958Z
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SUMMARY:COPA People's Academy
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHistory: In 2016\, Chicago’s City Council passed an ordinance to establish COPA as the civilian oversight agency of the CPD. Under the direction of the Chief Administrator\, COPA has the power and authority to conduct investigations into allegations of police misconduct within its jurisdiction. COPA’s staff\, 150+ budgeted full-time positions\, operates within five main departments: Investigations\, Administration\, Communications & External Affairs\, Legal\, and Policy Research & Analyses Division.\nJurisdiction: COPA investigates complaints against CPD members alleging domestic violence\, improper search or seizure (4th Amendment violations)\, excessive force\, coercion\, unlawful denial of access to counsel\, sexual misconduct\, or verbal abuse; firearm discharges (officer involved shootings) and other incidents that result in death or serious bodily injury.\n \n  \nCOPA People’s Academy: A six-week condensed version of COPA’s Training Academy for the public (civilian or sworn) and organizations around the country interested in learning about Civilian Police Oversight\, Investigative and Legal Concepts as well as the role of COPA’s Policy\, Research and Analyses Division (PRAD). Each course will be taught by COPA subject matter experts.\n\n\nWhen: Begins March 21\, 2023\, and continues every Tuesday through April 25\, 2023\n\n\nWhere: Bauer Plummer Joint Public Safety Training Campus – 4433 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60651\n\n\nVirtual: A virtual option will be made available for organizations located outside of Chicago\n\n\nTime: 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST\n\n\nRegistration Required: Enrollment for the Inaugural COPA People’s Academy class has ended. If you are interested in participating and would like to be added to the waiting list or future opportunities\, please email copapublicaffairs@chicagocopa.org
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/copa-peoples-academy/2023-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Public Event/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230410T131619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T131619Z
UID:10001604-1681171200-1681257599@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Senior Spring Into Health Fair 2023 Hosted By Oak Street Health
DESCRIPTION:COPA will participate in this resource fair to engage seniors in our city and help them learn more about our agency mission as well as explain to them the importance of police oversight. This event on Tuesday\, April 11th. It starts at NOON and will be held at the New Life Covenant Church Humboldt Park Campus (3400 W. Division). \n 
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/senior-spring-into-health-fair-2023-hosted-by-oak-street-health/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230418T141456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T141456Z
UID:10001607-1681236000-1681243200@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Forum re: CPD Superintendent Search
DESCRIPTION:COPA attended the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) CPD Superintendent Search Forum\, which was held at Kehrein Center for the Arts. This was the first of four community forums held as part of the search for Chicago’s next police superintendent. Attendees at the meeting were able to share their views on the qualifications and experience they want to see in Chicago’s next superintendent.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/community-commission-for-public-safety-and-accountability-forum-re-cpd-superintendent-search/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230413
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230317T185337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T132252Z
UID:10001569-1681257600-1681343999@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:New Life Centers Food Distribution Community Event
DESCRIPTION:COPA will participate in this food distribution community event to help the public better understand the agency mission and explain the importance of police oversight. This event will take place at 3908 W. Hirsch and starts at 6PM.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/new-life-centers-food-distribution-community-event-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230413
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230323T205043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T134721Z
UID:10001580-1681257600-1681343999@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Northeastern Illinois University Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:COPA plans to attend this resource fair to connect with the community and help residents understand our agency. At this outreach event\, COPA plans to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct. This event will take place at Northeastern Illinois University (Physical Education Complex Building) located at 3600 W. Foster Avenue and starts at 10AM.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/northeastern-illinois-university-health-fair/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230104T173518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T135029Z
UID:10001249-1681776000-1681862399@www.chicagocopa.org
SUMMARY:Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/nobel-neighbors-community-meeting-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTSTAMP:20260403T160129
CREATED:20230320T195958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T195958Z
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SUMMARY:COPA People's Academy
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHistory: In 2016\, Chicago’s City Council passed an ordinance to establish COPA as the civilian oversight agency of the CPD. Under the direction of the Chief Administrator\, COPA has the power and authority to conduct investigations into allegations of police misconduct within its jurisdiction. COPA’s staff\, 150+ budgeted full-time positions\, operates within five main departments: Investigations\, Administration\, Communications & External Affairs\, Legal\, and Policy Research & Analyses Division.\nJurisdiction: COPA investigates complaints against CPD members alleging domestic violence\, improper search or seizure (4th Amendment violations)\, excessive force\, coercion\, unlawful denial of access to counsel\, sexual misconduct\, or verbal abuse; firearm discharges (officer involved shootings) and other incidents that result in death or serious bodily injury.\n \n  \nCOPA People’s Academy: A six-week condensed version of COPA’s Training Academy for the public (civilian or sworn) and organizations around the country interested in learning about Civilian Police Oversight\, Investigative and Legal Concepts as well as the role of COPA’s Policy\, Research and Analyses Division (PRAD). Each course will be taught by COPA subject matter experts.\n\n\nWhen: Begins March 21\, 2023\, and continues every Tuesday through April 25\, 2023\n\n\nWhere: Bauer Plummer Joint Public Safety Training Campus – 4433 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60651\n\n\nVirtual: A virtual option will be made available for organizations located outside of Chicago\n\n\nTime: 6:00pm – 8:00pm CST\n\n\nRegistration Required: Enrollment for the Inaugural COPA People’s Academy class has ended. If you are interested in participating and would like to be added to the waiting list or future opportunities\, please email copapublicaffairs@chicagocopa.org
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/copa-peoples-academy/2023-04-18/
CATEGORIES:Public Event/Meeting
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SUMMARY:Chicago's Citywide Clean & Green Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 22\, 2023\, COPA along with other city departments will participate in Chicago’s Annual Clean & Green Day of Service. This event\, which coincides annually with Earth Day\, is an opportunity for residents\, community groups and city departments to join together and beautify Chicago neighborhoods through the cleaning and maintenance of vacant lots. Beautification of neighborhoods is a vital component of public safety and COPA is proud to join in the effort.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/chicagos-citywide-clean-green-day-of-service/
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SUMMARY:Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Forum re: CPD Superintendent Search
DESCRIPTION:COPA plans to attend the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) CPD Superintendent Search Forum\, which will be held virtually. This is the third of four community forums held as part of the search for Chicago’s next police superintendent. Attendees at the meeting will be able to share their views on the qualifications and experience they want to see in Chicago’s next superintendent.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/community-commission-for-public-safety-and-accountability-forum-re-cpd-superintendent-search-3/
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SUMMARY:Chicago Police Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. The following City officials (or their designees) are required to be at the Board’s meetings: Superintendent of Police\, Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability\, Chief of the Chicago Police Department’s Bureau of Internal Affairs\, and the Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety.  \nMembers of the public are invited to attend and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board. Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board; to add your name to the list of speakers\, please contact the Board’s office at 312.742.4194 or PoliceBoard@cityofchicago.org up to 15 minutes before the meeting begins.
URL:https://www.chicagocopa.org/event/chicago-police-board-meeting-3/
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