COPA had a great time engaging the residents of Chicago in the community during the week of 08.04.25. This week our Public Affairs team was in South Lawndale, West Town, Englewood, North Lawndale, Logan Square, Auburn Gresham, Pullman, Gage Park, and New City 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
Chicago Public Schools Back to School Bash at Piotrowski Park – August 5, 2025
COPA had a great time at the Chicago Public Schools Back to School Bash at Piotrowski Park in the South Lawndale community. The bash included school supply giveaways, food, fun activities, and community organizations providing information on local programming. COPA was able to set up a table and share our role in police accountability.
Humboldt Park Resource Fair – August 5, 2025
COPA had a great time at the Humboldt Park Resource Fair at the Thiele Center. The fair included several community organizations providing info on local programming. COPA was able to set up a resource table and give information about filing complaints and compliments for CPD.
Chicago Police Department (CPD) 7th District National Night Out – August 5, 2024
COPA Interim Chief Administrator LaKenya White and COPA staff had a great time at the Chicago Police Department 7th District National Night Out in the Englewood community. National Night Out is a national community building movement to enhance the relationship between community members and law enforcement. The 7th District event brought together several community organizations to connect families & young people to resources, various children’s activities, fresh produce, food, live performances, and school supply giveaways. COPA set up a table to provide information about our role in police accountability and how to file complaints and compliments towards CPD.
Chicago Police Department (CPD) 11th District National Night Out – August 5, 2024
COPA had a great time at the Chicago Police Department 11th District National Night Out in the North Lawndale community. National Night Out is a national community building movement to enhance the relationship between community members and law enforcement. The 11th District block party brought together several community organizations to connect families & young people to resources, various children’s activities, fresh produce, food, live performances, and school supply giveaways. COPA set up a table to provide information about our role in police accountability and how to file complaints and compliments towards CPD.
Chicago Police Department (CPD) 14th District National Night Out – August 5, 2024
COPA had a great time at the Chicago Police Department 14th District National Night Out in the Logan Square community. National Night Out is a national community building movement to enhance the relationship between community members and law enforcement. The 14th District event brought together several community organizations to connect families & young people to resources, various children’s activities, fresh produce, food, live performances, and school supply giveaways. COPA set up a table to provide information about our role in police accountability and how to file complaints and compliments towards CPD.
City Clerk’s Mobile City Hall – Southside – August 5, 2025
COPA joined City Clerk Anna Valencia and other officials for the Mobile City Hall Kick Off at Emmanuel Baptist Church in the Auburn Gresham community. The City Clerk’s office, along with various other city departments, were onsite to connect city services directly to the community including obtaining a City Key ID, city stickers, and other permits. COPA was able to set up a resource table and share with the public the agency’s role in police accountability.
Chicago Public Schools Back to School Bash at Gately Park – August 7, 2025
COPA had a great time at the Chicago Public Schools Back to School Bash at Gately Park in the Pullman community. The bash included school supply giveaways, food, fun activities, and community organizations providing information on local programming. COPA was able to set up a table and share our role in police accountability.
CircEsteem Back to School Event – August 8, 2024
COPA had a great time at the CircEsteem Back-to-School Event in the Gage Park community. COPA was able to set up a resource table and give out information about our role in police accountability. The event included school supply giveaways, food, and community organizations that were handing our resources. The event was able to give out over 200 backpacks with school supplies to families.
Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Back to School Health Fair – August 9, 2024
COPA had a great time at the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Back to School Health Fair in the New City community. The fair included health screenings, food, fresh produce, children’s activities, school supply giveaways, and several community organizations that were giving our information on available resources. COPA set up a resource table to give out information about our role in police oversight.
