Jay Westensee, Chief of Staff
Jay Westensee is an attorney with extensive investigative experience focused on advancing accountability, efficiency, and integrity within local government. Prior to joining COPA’s predecessor agency in early 2016, Westensee served…
Our People
…into “Our People” as a reflection of our agency’s work, partnerships, collaborations, and inner-office team moments. We are Chicago, and it is our honor and privilege to serve you….
COPA Looking Ahead to 2018
…COPA will focus on the following main initiatives: Building and maintain a new case management system that is independent of, yet integrative with, CPD’s data and software platforms, which allows…
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx’s 28th Annual C.F. Stradford Awards Ceremony
…individuals who have made contributions to the African American community through their professional lives. The C.F. Stradford Award is named for Cornelius Francis Stradford, a pioneer in the legal community…
29th Annual C.F. Stradford Awards Ceremony hosted by Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx
…who have made contributions to the African American community through their professional lives. The C.F. Stradford Award is named for Cornelius Francis Stradford, a pioneer in the legal community and…
Shannon Hayes, Director of Investigations
…in Chicago since 2004, starting as an investigator with the Office of Professional Standards and the Independent Police Review Authority. Shannon became a Supervising Investigator at the Civilian Office of…
COPA Positions & Employee Demographics
…Attorneys 1 Supervising Paralegal 4 Paralegals 4 FOIA Officers 1 Staff Assistant 1 Executive Administrative Assistant II 3 Administrative Assistant IIs 1 Administrative services Officer II 1 Administrative Services Officer…
Careers
Join Our Team! COPA is a great place to work for those interested in good governance, transparency, and accountability. Our work is imperative in building trust between the residents of…
14th District National Night Out
Police departments across the country united with neighborhoods they serve will host and participate in the Annual National Night Out community event. COPA will join the city efforts to support…
Mikva Challenge Public Safety & Justice Council Youth Leadership Cafe
COPA in partnership with Mikva Challenge will be participating in this Safety & Justice Council Youth Leadership Cafe taking place on Saturday, April 20th from 10AM-2PM at BUILD, Inc. (5100…