Acero Victoria Soto High School will be hosting their first Health & Mental Wellness Symposium during Parent Engagement Night on February 29th from 5:30-7:30PM. Families will be meeting with their student's advisor to discuss grades, attendance, and behavior. During COPA's attendance our agency will help students and parents learn more about our agency.

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

COPA plans to attend the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) monthly community meeting. This month meeting will start at 6:30PM and be held at 1900 West Jackson.

COPA attended the City of Chicago Job Fair, which was held at Kennedy King College and hosted by the Chicago Black Caucus. At this outreach event, COPA set up a resource table and shared its agency role in police misconduct to over 1,000 people.

On March 2, 2024, COPA attended the Circuit Court Clerk in the Community event held at the Mientras Haya Amor Hay Esperanza at Little Village Boxing and Community Center. COPA was able to set up a resource table and inform the public about our agency’s role in police accountability.

Woodson Regional Library is hosting a resource fair so that residents can learn more about organizations that serve the Washington Heights Community in Chicago. COPA will attend this resource fair will taking place on the first floor of the library at 9525 S. Halsted Street from 12-2PM.

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 Chicago Park District is hosting its 8th Annual Teen Opportunity Fair(s). This fair is part of the Park District’s ongoing engagement with teens age 13-19.  This is an opportunity for young people to learn about potential jobs/internships at your organization, interact with professionals from a wide range of fields and vocations, gain exposure to …

On Saturday, March 9th COPA attended the Chicago Park District Advisory Council Conference. We were able to share with the Park Advisory Council members and its conference attendees the work that our agency does. This conference was held at Malcolm X College. 

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 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 New Life Centers Humboldt Park Campus (3908 W. Hirsch) on March 13 from 6-8PM.

COPA participated in the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Sustainability Summit for the My Chi My Future Delegate Agencies who met with nonprofit organizations from across Chicago. The event allowed for the opportunity to connect and partner in the coming months with their youth programming.

COPA attended the Kelvyn Park High School Career Fair. We were able to engage young people in learning about police accountability careers and answered questions on how to file complaints or compliments towards members of the Chicago Police Department.

COPA’s Chief Investigative Law Officer Katarina Durcova held a conversation about the 4th Amendment with the Safety & Justice Youth Council at Mikva Challenge. Young people conversed about search & seizure and engaged in asking thoughtful questions.

COPA plans to set up a resource table at this event to share with residents in this community our agency mission and help them understand the importance of police oversight. This event starts at 1PM and will be held at 2216 S. Whipple.

COPA visited New Life Centers migrant shelter in Little Village. During our agency time at this event, we were able to connect with families and help them understand our agency’s mission and vision.

COPA plans to attend the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) monthly community meeting. This month meeting will start at 6:30PM and be held at 740 W. 63rd St Chicago, IL 60621.

COPA attended the Gage Park Community Meeting, which was hosted by the Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP). At this outreach event, COPA set up a resource table and shared its agency role in police accountability with youth and their families in Gage Park.

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 …

The Chicago Park District is hosting its 8th Annual Teen Opportunity Fair(s). This fair is part of the Park District’s ongoing engagement with teens age 13-19.  This is an opportunity for young people to learn about potential jobs/internships at your organization, interact with professionals from a wide range of fields and vocations, gain exposure to …

On Saturday, March 23rd COPA attended an Easter Egg Hunt which was hosted by the SGA Youth & Family Services and held in Brighton Park. This event included an Easter egg hunt, free community resources, free food and drinks, activities, raffles, and music. At this event, COPA was also able to set up a resource table …

COPA partnered with Austin Experience, Project Exploration, and Chicago Park District to attend a special Glow in the Dark Paint and Sip event held at the Urban Essentials Coffee Café. This event was created to provide teens with a safe space of fun during their spring break. COPA had a great time helping teens understand …

COPA will visit a classroom of college students at Roosevelt University to help them understand the role of COPA, the importance of police oversight, discuss effective ways they can help improve positive interactions with law enforcement, and explain career paths in police oversight.

COPA attended the LUCERO Family Health & Resource Fair which was held in the South Chicago community and hosted by the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center of Community Engagement and Cancer Health Equity. Residents were able to connect with community organizations, access resources, and receive health screenings. Alderman Peter Chico was onsite to welcome …

COPA plans to visit the Department of Family and Support Services Southwest Regional Senior Center located at 6117 S. Kedzie on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 10:15AM. During our visit, COPA will spend time engaging with senior citizens by playing bingo with them.

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.

On March 28th COPA was in the South Shore neighborhood at the Strive 2 Thrive 2024 Teen Summit hosted by the Urban Male Network, Chicago Youth Centers, and DFSS. We had a great time helping teens understand the work that we do. This evet was created to provide teens with a safe space for fun during …

COPA partnered with Rincon Family Services and Northwest Center for this spring break kickback event held on March 29, 2024. Our agency enjoyed tabling at this event and connecting with young people to help them learn more about our agency. This teen spring break kickback event included various community resources, access to teen employment opportunities, …

COPA had a great time attending Livefree Chicago Women’s History Month Luncheon. This was a great event where COPA was able to connect with various organizations focused on championing various justice issues. We look forward to future opportunities to connect and partner with Livefree Chicago.

COPA had a great time attending this event during CPS spring break on March 29, 2024 which was hosted by TA98. Our agency enjoyed tabling at this event and connecting with young people to help them learn more about our agency. This teen spring break kickback event included various community resources, access to teen employment …

On Saturday, March 30th COPA attended the City of Chicago My Chi My Future Teen Bash 2024 held at Navy Pier. COPA had a great time tabling at this event and helping young people understand the work that our agency does. Young people at this fair, which was held during their spring break had access …