COPA is Chicago's civilian police oversight agency. Its goal is to ensure investigations are completed to advance justice, fairness & foster open-dialogue.
This past fall, COPA celebrated 5 Years of Reform, Transparency and Progress. The agency highlighted its accomplishments, vision and hard-working staff through a video produced for the occasion.
Today, COPA was at the
@Westsideministe
Monthly Community Meeting. The purpose is to tackle various social issues through community, this meeting included info from State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs. COPA was giving info on our role in police accountability.
#COPAInTheCommunity
Today, COPA was at the
@ACEROSCHOOLS
Marquez Open House & Fall Community Resource Fair in the Brighton Park. The fair included community orgs providing resources, school supplies, and activities. COPA was giving out info on our role in police accountability.
#COPAInTheCommunity
Today, COPA was at the Black & Brown Unity Prayer Walk. The walk was to address gun violence & life concerns in Humboldt Park. Thanks to
@gilbert36ward
for stopping by and being present. COPA was giving out information on our role in police accountability.
#COPAInTheCommunity
Today, COPA was at the
@SenCervantesIL
&
@LaCasaNorte
Back to School Health Fair. The fair included health screenings, hair cuts, book bags, and community resources. COPA was giving out information on filing complaints & compliments towards CPD.
#COPAInTheCommunity
Today, COPA attended the
@ChicagosMayor
Take Back the Block activation in Humboldt Park. City agencies were on hand to support in resident requests, there was also food, giveaways, & activities. COPA was informing on our role in police accountability.
#COPAInTheCommunity
COPA joined the Northwest Community Alliance monthly meeting this morning. This meeting led by Family Focus brings together organizations and providers serving the northwest side of the city including Illinois Welcoming Centers. Today’s meeting was hosted by
@CICSWestBelden
Today, COPA was at the Senior Health Fair at Linden House in the West Town community. The event included music, raffles, food, and community organizations connecting residents to resources. COPA was giving out info about our role in police accountability.
#COPAInTheCommunity
Today, COPA attended the
@NobelNeighbors
Monthly Community Meeting in Humboldt Park. Several community organizations presented on resources & programming. COPA was giving out information on our role in police accountability.
#COPAInTheCommunity
In support of the Democratic National Convention, COPA has launched a webpage dedicated to DNC-related information including data dashboards, FAQs, and other helpful information regarding the agency's operations surrounding the event.
COPA is responding to an officer-involved shooting near 1800 S. Blue Island. If you or anyone you know has any information related to this incident, please call our office at 312-746-3609 or visit
Today, COPA was at the St. Luke’s Community Back to School Summer Outing in the Near North Side community. COPA was giving out info on how to file complaints & compliments for CPD. The outing included food, activities, school supplies & community resources.
#COPAInTheCommunity
Today, COPA was at the
@SGA_Youth
Back to School Festival. COPA was giving out info about our role in police accountability. The fest included school supplies, health screenings, food, activities, and access to community resources.
#COPAInTheCommunity
Today, COPA is at the
@LifescoreFound
Playstreets Block Party sponsored by
@ChiPublicHealth
. COPA is giving out info on how file complaints and compliments for CPD. There is a video gaming trailer, activities, food, & community organizations with resources.
#COPAInTheCommunity
Today, COPA was at the
@NorthwesternMed
, Kelly Hall
@YMCAChicago
, &
@Missionola
Back to School Giveaway Health & Resource Fair. COPA was giving out info on our role in police accountability. The fair included health screenings, food, activities, & resources.
#COPAInTheCommunity
COPA is responding to an officer-involved shooting near 1700 West 47th. If you or anyone you know has any information related to this incident, please call our office at 312-746-3609 or visit www.Chicago
In advance of next week's Democratic National Convention, COPA has launched a webpage dedicated to DNC-related information including data dashboards, FAQs, and other helpful information regarding the agency's operations surrounding the event.
Today, COPA was at the Chicago Collegiate Back 2 School Bash in the Pullman community. COPA was giving information on filing compliments & complaints towards CPD. The event had school supply giveaways, food, and community resources.
#COPAInTheCommunity
Today, COPA was at the
@CannaEquityIL
& Village Project Collective Back to School Fair at the King Community Center. COPA was giving out info on our role in police accountability. The fair had school supplies, clothing, household items, & community resources.
#COPAInTheCommunity