Event Calendar

Nobel Neighbors has invited COPA, local police, church leaders, elected officials, and community residents to join them at the Chicago Police Department's Beat 2535 meeting. Nobel Neighbors plans to discuss their elevated concerns about recent murders and overall neighborhood security. The Beat meeting is scheduled for 6:30PM on January 2, 2024 at BVM School (1537 …

The Winter Kickback Series is back in 2023! Teens in 15 communities are planning several events for their communities over winter break. COPA will attend this upcoming event by Metropolitan Family Services on Wednesday, January 3rd from 10AM-3PM at Olive-Harvey Campus Life Day (10001 S. Woodlawn Avenue).

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 …

The Winter Kickback Series is back in 2023! Teens in 15 communities are planning several events for their communities over winter break. COPA will attend this upcoming event by Metropolitan Family Services on Thursday, January 4th from 2-5PM at New Years Move Night (1440 W. 84th St).

The Winter Kickback Series is back in 2023! Teens in 15 communities are planning several events for their communities over winter break. COPA will attend this upcoming event hosted by Young Men’s Christian Association on Friday, January 5th from 5-7PM at the 2024 Kickoff Kickback & Coat Drive at the Kelly Hall YMCA (824 N. …

The Winter Kickback Series is back in 2023! Teens in 15 communities are planning several events for their communities over winter break. COPA will attend this upcoming event hosted by SGA Youth & Family Services on Friday, January 5th from 11AM-4PM at Brighton Park Posada (4830 S. Western Avenue).

COPA will attend Aetna Winter Wellness Health & Resource Fair taking place on January 7th from 1:30-3:30PM at Thurgood Marshall Library (7506 S. Racine Avenue). At this outreach event COPA will have a resource table and share with the public the agency role in police oversight. This resource fair will offer the community activity zone …

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).

COPA had the opportunity to celebrate Centro Comunitario Juan Diego on their 30 years of serving the South Chicago community. This community center mission which began with Doña Olivia many decades ago was to provide help where help was needed.

COPA met with the Humboldt Park Community Stakeholder group which is a collection of representatives from community organizations and agencies working in Humboldt Park. The organization initial goal was to complete a community assessment to better understand the strengths, needs, and wants of community members. COPA appreciated its time connecting with this group and helping …

COPA plans to visit this DFSS senior center to help residents in this community learn more about our agency mission and vision. During COPA’s visit we plan to also provide seniors with an overview of our agency, explain the importance of police oversight, and answer any questions that residents may have about our agency. This …

COPA is looking forward to attending this community resource fair. At this outreach event COPA will be able to set up a resource table and share its agency role in police misconduct. This event will be held at Chinatown Chicago Public Library (2100 S. Wentworth Avenue - Chicago, IL) from 1-3PM.

COPA plans to visit this DFSS senior center to help residents in this community learn more about our agency mission and vision. During COPA’s visit we plan to also provide seniors with an overview of our agency, explain the importance of police oversight, and answer any questions that residents may have about our agency. This …

Each month COPA looks forward to coming together and connecting with many community stakeholders and residents at this outreach event. COPA plans to attend this meeting hosted by Nobel Neighbors, a community-based organization that focuses on improving the quality of life for residents in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park area. This meeting starts at 10AM and …

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 …

COPA plans to visit this DFSS senior center to help residents in this community learn more about our agency mission and vision. During COPA’s visit we plan to also provide seniors with an overview of our agency, explain the importance of police oversight, and answer any questions that residents may have about our agency. This …

COPA’s Director of Public Affairs Carlos Rivas attended the Chicago is With You Task Force Meeting to help attendees learn more about our agency operations. This meeting was a collaborative community outreach effort aimed at connecting immigrant and refugee communities to mental health, legal services. Attendees at the meeting were also provided information on how …

COPA plans to visit this DFSS senior center to help residents in this community learn more about our agency mission and vision. During COPA’s visit we plan to also provide seniors with an overview of our agency, explain the importance of police oversight, and answer any questions that residents may have about our agency. This …

COPA plans to visit this DFSS senior center to help residents in this community learn more about our agency mission and vision. During COPA’s visit we plan to also provide seniors with an overview of our agency, explain the importance of police oversight, and answer any questions that residents may have about our agency. This …

COPA attended the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) public hearing with CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling. During this meeting the superintendent spoke to the public and answered questions about various policing issues.

COPA plans to visit this DFSS senior center to help residents in this community learn more about our agency mission and vision. During COPA’s visit we plan to also provide seniors with an overview of our agency, explain the importance of police oversight, and answer any questions that residents may have about our agency. This …

COPA plans to attend the monthly meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA). CCPSA holds a monthly community meeting to discuss updates to its agency along with sharing any concerns or comments the public may have as it relates to affairs with CPD, Police Board and COPA. This meeting begins at …

COPA will meet with various not-for-profit organizations to discuss community resources that can be offered to Hispanic communities in Chicago. This meeting begins at 9:30am.

COPA plans to set up a resource table at this event to share with the community our agency mission and help them understand the importance of police oversight. This event will take place from 9AM-3PM at Malcolm X College (1900 W. Jackson Blvd. - Chicago, IL 60612).

COPA’s First Deputy Chief Administrator Ephraim Eaddy, Deputy Chief Administrator Justin Escamilla, and Director of Public Affairs Carlos Rivas presented to a group at Mikva Challenge Safety & Justice Youth Council on COPA & police accountability’s impact on youth.

COPA plans to visit this DFSS senior center to help residents in this community learn more about our agency mission and vision. During COPA’s visit we plan to also provide seniors with an overview of our agency, explain the importance of police oversight, and answer any questions that residents may have about our agency. This …

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 …