COPA had a great time engaging the residents of Chicago in the community during the week of 09.28.25. This week our Public Affairs team was in Near West Side, Belmont Cragin, Brighton Park, Austin, and Kenwood communities.
Our office is committed to helping residents understand how to file a complaint or compliment an officer and explain to the public our role in police oversight. Below is a brief description of our most recent 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
Protecting Chicago Initiative Convening – September 29, 2025
COPA had a great time attending the Protecting Chicago Initiative Convening with the Mayor’s Office of Community Engagement at Macolm X College. The convening brought together various leaders from the local leaders from the across the city to receive updates and strategize alongside city staff, elected officials, and community partners on how to protect Chicago communities.
Northwest Center Grand Re-Opening – September 30, 2025
COPA had an amazing time at the Northwest Center Grand Re-opening of their new center in the Belmont Cragin community. The center is opening in partnership between Northwest Center and the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation and was made possible through a Chicago Recovery Grant that supported the new construction, workplace improvements, economic development, and local planning goals.
Network 8 High School Fair – October 1, 2025
COPA had a great time attending the Chicago Public Schools Network 8 High School Fair at Kelly High School. The fair allowed over 750 students to connect and get information from several Chicago high schools and local resource agencies. COPA was able to set up a resource table and give out information on how to file complaints and compliments for CPD.
Westside Ministers’ Coalition Monthly Meeting – October 2, 2025
COPA was in Austin at the monthly Westside Ministers Coalition community meeting. One of the primary purposes of the meeting is to tackle various social issues & discuss ways attendees can bring about a positive change throughout the city. This meeting had a focus on giving out information about domestic violence and breast cancer awareness. COPA attends these meetings to give out information on our role in police accountability and how to file compliments & complaints towards CPD.
City of Chicago Celebrates Rev Jesse Jackson Sr’s Birthday: From Protest to Progress – Protecting Chicago and the World – October 3, 2025
Interim Chief Administrator LaKenya White joined Mayor Brandon Johnson and other Chicago leaders at the City of Chicago Celebration for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr’s Birthday: From Protest to Progress at the Rainbow Push Coalition headquarters. The event included a resource fair to connect attendees to various resources; COPA was able to set up a resource table and give out information about our role in police accountability.
