Week of Events
COPA Police Academy Presentation
COPA was one of the speakers for the summer session of the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) New Recruits Police Academy to discuss the agency’s mission and the role we play in police reform. The New Recruits Police Academy is a department-wide strategy designed to educate the community on police operations, build community trust, and improve engagement efforts through department-led training and discussion.
Sunday, July 12, 2020
No events on this day.
Monday, July 13, 2020
No events on this day.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
No events on this day.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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July 15, 2020 -Imagining Philadelphia Police Oversight Townhall
Imagining Philadelphia Police Oversight Townhall
COPA’s Chief Roberts will be participating in the Imagining Philadelphia Police Oversight Townhall, a panel hosted by POWER, which is an interfaith organization committed to building communities of opportunity that represents over 50 congregations throughout Southeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Chief Roberts was asked to speak specifically about how Philadelphia can implement oversight based on how COPA has implemented oversight in Chicago.
Thursday, July 16, 2020
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July 16, 2020 -Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference Community Dialogue on Police Accountability
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July 16, 2020 -Public Meeting of the Police Board
Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference Community Dialogue on Police Accountability
COPA’s Chief Roberts will be speaking on a panel for Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference for its Community Dialogue series focusing on police accountability. Other speakers included in this event are Bocar Ba of the Invisible Institute, Inspector General Joseph Ferguson and local grassroots organizations.
Public Meeting of the Police Board
The Police Board holds a regular public meeting once a month. 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 meetings. Members 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 Chicago Police Board's office. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.
Friday, July 17, 2020
No events on this day.
Saturday, July 18, 2020
No events on this day.