COPA had a great time engaging the residents of Chicago in the community during the week of 05.26.25. This week our Public Affairs team was in Belmont Cragin, South Shore, South Lawndale, and the Near West Side 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
Northwest Community Alliance Meeting – May 28, 2025
COPA had a great time attending the Northwest Community Alliance Monthly Meeting hosted at ASI Chicago. Our agency was able to meet with various not-for-profit organizations to discuss community resources that can be offered to Latino communities on the Northwest side of Chicago. This meeting also included a presentation from the ASI on their many resources and programs. During the meeting COPA also shared with meeting attendees the role that we play in police oversight.
Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) Monthly Meeting – May 29, 2025
COPA attended the monthly meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) at Southshore International College Prep. CCPSA holds a monthly community meeting to discuss updates to its agency and address concerns the public may have as it relates to affairs with CPD, Police Board and COPA.
My Chi My Future Monthly Convener Meeting – May 30, 2025
COPA attended the My Chi My Future Monthly Convener Meeting hosted by Beyond the Ball at La Villita Community Church. The meeting included training on adultism and creating youth centered safe spaces. COPA attends these meetings to give out information about our role in police oversight.
Youth Health Conference: My Health, My Voice, Authentically Me – May 31, 2025
COPA had an amazing time attending the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago’s Youth Health Conference: My Health, My Voice, Authentically Me at UIC. This youth centered conference included workshops & panel discussions for young people and their allies around health, substance use, and safety. This all-day conference also included a keynote address by Prince Jimmar the Executive Director of Rebels for Peace, youth poets from Kumba Lynx, and a performance from youth empowerment artist Zion Ali. COPA was able to set up a resource table and give out information on filing complaints and compliments towards CPD.
