COPA SENDS CONDOLENCES TO CHICAGO POLICE OFFICERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2018 COPA SENDS CONDOLENCES TO CHICAGO POLICE OFFICERS The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) sends its condolences and prayers to the family of Officer Eduardo Marmolejo and Officer Conrad Gary, the Superintendent, Commander and Officers of the 5th District. The officers who gave their lives last night did so …
CIVILIAN OFFICE OF POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY (COPA) CELEBRATES ITS AGENCY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), reached a milestone celebrating its one-year anniversary as the city of Chicago’s police oversight agency. The anniversary event was held at the investigative office headquarters (1615 W. Chicago Avenue). COPA’s leadership team, community advisory board members and its entire staff gathered to commemorate this special occasion. “Today is …
COPA STATEMENT ON VIDEO RELEASE
COPA is committed to transparency thus it is our goal to release available video (body worn camera, PODs, 3rd party, etc.) associated with COPA investigations at the earliest point possible but not before the family has had an opportunity to review. COPA also has a duty to preserve investigative integrity and be prudent in its …
COPA EDUCATES CPS YOUTH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF POLICE OVERSIGHT
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) visited youth on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Mikva Challenge to discuss the importance of police oversight. Mikva Challenge develops youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens who will promote a just and equitable society. The youth that participated in a full day of learning activities are …
COPA PROVIDES UPDATE TO OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING AT 2098 E. 71st Street
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) continues its investigation, canvassing the neighborhood, contacting witnesses and reviewing video of the officer involved shooting which occurred at 2098 E. 71st Street. Early reports indicate officers were on patrol and observed a man believed to be carrying a firearm. An officer discharged their firearm fatally wounding the …
COPA RESPONDS TO OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING – 3RD DISTRICT – 2098 E. 71st STREET – JULY 14, 2018
On Saturday July 14 2018 at approximately 6:25PM the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) was notified of an officer involved shooting at 2098 E. 71st Street. Based on our preliminary investigation, we have learned a law enforcement officer discharged their weapon striking an individual. A weapon was recovered. Investigators remain on scene and …
COPA Responds to Officer Involved Shooting – 11th District – 4709 W. Fulton – July 3, 2018
On Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at approximately 8:00PM the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) was notified of an officer involved shooting. Based on our initial investigation, we have learned that the officers were responding to a call of a man with a weapon. Upon arrival, officers encountered the civilian with the weapon, which lead …
COPA Responds to Officer Involved Shooting – 4th District – 7900 S. Yates – July 2, 2018
On July 2, 2018 at approximately 10:00PM the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) was notified of an officer involved shooting. Early reports indicate an officer, upon leaving a store near 7900 S. Yates, was confronted by a civilian with a weapon. The officer discharged his weapon once. The civilian, was struck in the chest and transported …
COPA Responds to Officer Involved Shooting – 4th District – 9400 S. Escanaba
COPA Responds to Officer Involved Shooting – 4th District – 9400 S. Escanaba On June 16, 2018 at 3:17AM the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) was notified of an officer involved shooting. Based on our initial investigation we have learned the officer discharged his weapon once striking the individual. The individual subsequently died at the …
COPA Educates CPS Youth On The Importance Of Police Oversight And Accountability
COPA EDUCATES CPS YOUTH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF POLICE OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) visited students on June 5, 2018 at Carver Military Academy High School who recently completed the Burge Reparation Curriculum. As a part of COPA’s community outreach effort to youth it makes presentations on the importance of police oversight and accountability.
Nearly 175 US History and Civic students in 10-12TH grade heard from members of the investigative, legal and public affairs team at COPA. The objective of the presentation focused on helping students understand: (1) The role of COPA and the importance of police oversight and accountability; (2) Understanding the concept of force as defined by CPD; (3) Improving youth positive interactions with law enforcement and COPA as an investigative agency; and (4) Discussing career paths.
“COPA is committed to engaging and educating our youth on police accountability and reducing incidents of police misconduct. I had the opportunity to attend a host of community meetings on police oversight throughout the city during my first month as chief administrator. As an agency we are committed to educating the public about our investigative practices and provide assurance of our commitment to investigating cases with integrity, timeliness and transparency,” said Chief Administrator Sydney Roberts.
In March of 2018, COPA visited Michele Clark Magnet High School on the west-side for three days and engaged 90 students. COPA plans to return to Carver Military Academy High School to teach the same expanded exercise.
To learn more about COPA visit www.chicagocopa.org
CONTACT:
Ephraim Eaddy
Ephraim.Eaddy@chicagocopa.org
312-746-3609