Week of Events
COPA People’s Academy
COPA People’s Academy
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. History: In 2016, Chicago’s City Council passed an ordinance to establish COPA as the civilian oversight agency of the CPD. Under …
Transparency release: 2023-0787
Transparency release: 2023-0787
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.
CCPSA Monthly Public Meeting
CCPSA Monthly Public Meeting
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 will take …
Northwest Alliance Virtual Community Meeting
Northwest Alliance Virtual Community Meeting
COPA will meet virtually with various not-for-profit organizations to discuss community resources that can be offered to Hispanic communities in Chicago.
Centro Comunitario Juan Diego Children’s Health Fair
Centro Comunitario Juan Diego Children’s Health Fair
COPA will attend Centro Comunitario Juan Diego Children's Health 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. This event starts at 10AM and will be held at 8812 S. Commercial.