COPA had a great time engaging the residents of Chicago in the community during the week of 06.30.25. This week our Public Affairs team was in the Near West Side, Englewood, Washington Heights, and Austin 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
Mayor’s Budget Engagement Round Table at Malcolm X College – June 30, 2025
The Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago’s Office of Budget and Management organized a series of Budget Engagement Forums across the City to listen to residents about their priorities and ideas for Chicago’s 2026 budget. On Monday, June 30th COPA’s Deputy Chief Administrator Angela Hearts-Glass and Director of Mediation Daisha Muhammad facilitated dialogue with Chicagoans and let them share their ideas on any topic relating to the City’s 2026 budget.
Mayor’s Budget Engagement Round Table at Kennedy-King College – July 1, 2025
The Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago’s Office of Budget and Management organized a series of Budget Engagement Forums across the City to listen to residents about their priorities and ideas for Chicago’s 2026 budget. On Monday, June 30th COPA’s Interim Chief Administrator LaKenya White and Director of Mediation Daisha Muhammad facilitated dialogue with Chicagoans and let them share their ideas on any topic relating to the City’s 2026 budget.
Know Your Rights Youth Edition with Phalanx Family Services – July 2, 2025
COPA had a great time presenting at the Phalanx Family Services Know Your Rights Youth Edition Panel at Julian High School in the Washington Heights community. COPA Interim Chief Administrator was joined by 22nd Police District Commander Brian Kinnane to spread awareness on youth rights and safety planning ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend. COPA was also able to set up a resource table and give out information on our role in police accountability.
Westside Ministers’ Coalition Monthly Meeting – July 3, 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. COPA attends these meetings to give out information on our role in police accountability and how to file compliments & complaints towards CPD.
