COPA VISITS WEST PULLMAN LIBRARY TODAY AS THE AGENCY CONTINUES TO HELP RESIDENTS CONNECT TO SERVICES WITH COPA COMMUNITY HOURS
February 27, 2019 The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) continues to visit Chicago Public Library locations to help residents connect to services with COPA Community Hours. The purpose of COPA Community Hours is to allow residents to have more access to COPA in their neighborhood in an effort to meet them where they are. …
COPA COMMUNITY HOURS HOSTED BY SELECT CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS TO HELP RESIDENTS CONNECT TO SERVICES CONTINUES TODAY AT PULLMAN LIBRARY
February 21, 2019 Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) will visit more communities to offer COPA Community Hours hosted by select Chicago Public Library Locations to help residents connect to services. The purpose of COPA Community Hours is to allow residents to have more access to COPA in their neighborhood in an effort to meet …
COPA COMMUNITY HOURS HOSTED BY SELECT CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS TO HELP RESIDENTS CONNECT TO SERVICES
February 20, 2019 Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) will visit more communities to offer COPA Community Hours hosted by select Chicago Public Library Locations to help residents connect to services. The purpose of COPA Community Hours is to allow residents to have more access to COPA in their neighborhood in an effort to meet …
COPA RESPONDS TO OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING AT 2100 S. KEELER – 10TH DISTRICT
February 17, 2019 At approximately 8:45pm the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) was notified and responded to the scene of an officer involved shooting at 2100 S. Keeler in the 10th District. Although in the early stages of our investigation we can confirm that the individual, who was a juvenile, attempted to flee the …
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 …