The Civilian Office of Police Accountability’s mission is to: Provide a just and efficient means to fairly and timely conduct investigations within our jurisdiction; Determine whether allegations of police misconduct are well-founded; Identify and address patterns of police misconduct; and Make policy recommendations to improve the Chicago Police Department, thereby reducing incidents of police misconduct. Our vision is to be the leader in police accountability by conducting thorough investigations, to advance the culture of policing and build trust in civilian oversight.
External link for Civilian Office of Police Accountability
1615 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60622, US
Today, COPA attended the Chicago Public Schools Back-To-School Bash at Gately Park. There was school supply giveaways, games, fresh produce, vaccinations, & community orgs giving info on resources. COPA was giving out info about our role in police accountability. #COPAInTheCommunity
Yesterday we joined City of Chicago Mayor’s Office for the last Budget Engagement Roundtable focused on youth. Hundreds of young people joined city departments to have their voices heard on how to prioritize city resources in the 2025 budget #copainthecommunity
Today, COPA attended the Chicago Public Schools Back-To-School Bash at Marquette Park. There was school supply giveaways, games, fresh produce, vaccinations, & community orgs giving info on resources. COPA was giving out info about our role in police accountability. #COPAInTheCommunity
COPA's community engagement team was hard at work this past quarter, visiting 37 wards, 45 community areas and all 22 police districts! Discover all the details in our latest quarterly report: https://lnkd.in/gv4TVbK2
Today COPA joined Our Lady of Mercy Pastoral Migratoria, District Council 017- CCPSA, HANA Center and Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability for a Know Your Rights training at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Albany Park. We presented to residents in English and Spanish about our work in police accountability #copainthecommunity
Today, COPA was with Mayor Brandon Johnson at the Chicago Budget Engagement Round Tables at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College. COPA Deputy Chief Administrator Justin Escamilla and Deputy Chief Administrator Matthew Haynam participated in dialogue with Chicagoans relating to the City's 2025 Budget
Today, COPA is at the Lifescore Foundation Playstreets Block Party sponsored by Chicago Department of Public Health. COPA is giving out info on how file complaints and compliments for CPD. There are school supply giveaways, activities, food, & community organizations with resources. #COPAInTheCommunity
Today, COPA is at the Equal Hope Family Beach Party at Calumet Park Beach. COPA is giving out information on filing compliments & complaints for CPD. The beach party has food, school supply giveaways, & resources. Thanks to Alderman Chico for stopping by! #COPAInTheCommunity
Today, COPA was at Mobile City Hall at Lindblom Park with Office of the City Clerk, City of Chicago. COPA was providing info on our role in police accountability. Residents could access info about several city agencies, & obtain dog licenses, city stickers & parking permits. #COPAInTheCommunity
Today, COPA is at the Sweet Holy Spirit Church of Chicago Health & Career Fair at Jesse Owens Park. COPA is giving info on our role in police accountability. The fair has community orgs with resources, food, children’s activities, & info on job oppurtunities. #COPAInTheCommunity