COPA PROVIDES UPDATE ON PROTEST RELATED COMPLAINTS & INCIDENTS
…trust. Members of the public can now visit our website (ChicagoCopa.org) to view protest related data. COPA received a total of 591 complaints from Friday, May 29, 2020 through June…
COPA PROVIDES UPDATE ON INVESTIGATION OF OFFICER USING HOMOPHOBIC SLUR
…in its ordinance,(http://www.chicagocopa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/COPA-Ordinance.pdf), have been forwarded to the Department and are currently pending review. COPA’s Summary Report of Investigation (SRI) will be posted on its website upon the conclusion of…
COPA PROVIDES STATEMENT ON VIDEO RELEASE OF OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR 700 BLOCK OF NORTH TRUMBULL
…who was taken into custody shortly thereafter. No injuries were reported. Today’s release is consistent with COPA’s commitment to transparency and in accordance with the City’s Video Release Policy. Materials…
COPA PROVIDES UPDATE ON OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING AT THE 25th DISTRICT
…Information Act (FOIA) during the pendency of the criminal matter. Preliminary investigative efforts determined a Chicago Police Officer transported a detainee who then discharged his weapon wounding two officers. Three…
COPA RELEASES RECORDINGS FROM OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING AT 9315 S. PAXTON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2020 COPA RELEASES RECORDINGS FROM OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING AT 9315 S. PAXTON Today, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) posted on its website (https://www.chicagocopa.org/case/2020-3249/)…
COPA RELEASES VIDEO OF OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR 11300 SOUTH AVENUE L
…windshield toward the individual. No injuries were reported. Materials released today include relevant body-worn and, in-car camera footage, OEMC transmissions, 911 calls, and Shot Spotter audio clips as well as…
COPA RELEASES VIDEO OF FATAL OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR 19OO S. LOOMIS WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE INCIDENT
…at the officers, striking their police vehicle. Both officers exited the vehicle. One officer returned fire, fatally striking Mr. Miguel Vega. COPA’s investigation into the officer’s actions, including use of…
COPA PROVIDES STATEMENT ON VIDEO RELEASE OF OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR THE 5600 BLOCK OF SOUTH ABERDEEN STREET
…striking Mr. Allen who survived his injuries. Officers subsequently lost sight of Mr. Allen and later located him in a nearby residence. Police entered the residence, arrested Mr. Allen, and…
COPA RELEASES VIDEO OF FATAL OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR 4800 S. LAVERGNE WITHIN 26 DAYS OF THE INCIDENT
…Policy. Materials include numerous body-worn footage, OEMC transmission and 911 calls, as well as Case Incident and Tactical Response Reports which can be viewed by visiting https://www.chicagocopa.org/case/2020-4177/. Early reports indicate…
COPA RELEASES VIDEO & MATERIALS OF OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR 70 E. LAKE
…area. While engaging persons involved in looting, officers heard gunshots fired in their direction from a fleeing vehicle. Moments later, another individual fired at officers from a second vehicle. Three…