Rules & Regulations
…perceived race, immigration status, color, gender, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, or gender identity or expression of…
Timeliness Initiative
…disqualify the investigation for closure through the initiative: Rule 14 violations or any allegation concerning an act of dishonesty, domestic violence, sexual misconduct, unjustified uses of deadly force, unjustified uses…
On this day in history….
…training in civilian oversight issues, Pushing for the necessary reform of the Chicago Police Department, Employing the best technology to aid in conducting our investigations, and Most importantly, producing quality…
Timeliness FAQs
…steps include, but are not limited to, the acquisition and review of applicable video evidence (body-worn camera, police observation devices, and third-party cameras) and written reports (Chicago Police Department reports,…
Resources
…can use? CPD’s new Use of Force policies home.chicagopolice.org/use-of-force-policy/ What CPD policies COPA reviews when conducting police misconduct investigations? CPD’s Directives directives.chicagopolice.org CPD’s community policing programs? CPD’s Chicago Alternative Policing…
Event Recap: COPA Partnered with FBI Chicago for the First Citizens Education & Training Exercise on Use of Force
On October 12, 2017 COPA partnered with the FBI (Chicago Division) for the first Citizens Education & Training Exercise on Use of Force. The event, held at FBI Headquarters, was…
Our History
History On October 5, 2016, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance to establish the COPA, which replaced the Independent Police Review Authority as the civilian oversight agency of the…
COPA Looking Ahead to 2018
…Cook County which addressed issues of elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation. Despite numerous decades of work as a judge I am honored, humbled and proud to have been…
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WEEK OF 1.16.23
…community engagement efforts. If you are interested in COPA speaking to your community group or organization, please submit a request via email to COPA-PublicAffairs@chicagocopa.org Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting 1.17.23 On…
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WEEK OF 2.19.24
…community engagement efforts. If you are interested in COPA speaking to your community group or organization, please submit a request via email to COPA-PublicAffairs@chicagocopa.org Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting – 2.20.24…