Today, COPA attended the UI Health Men’s Health Matters event at @MX_College. The event was to create awareness on men’s health issues and included a resource fair. COPA was giving out info on our role in police oversight. #COPAInTheCommunity

Today, COPA attended the Hamline Elementary School Open House. The event showcased student programming, networking, and a resource fair. COPA was giving out info on our role in police accountability. #COPAInTheCommunity

Today, COPA attended the @CICSWestBelden Playstreets Block Party. The event included performances, food, activities, and resources. COPA was giving out info on our role in police accountability. #COPAInTheCommunity

Week 2 of COPA People’s Academy! Another great night with engaged participants, thoughtful conversations while learning about Use of Force, the City's Video Release Policy and analyzing video. Looking forward to next week!

Today, COPA Chief Administrator LaKenya White & attended @ChiFamSupport Senior Fest. The fest included a resource fair, activities, live music, and space for seniors to gather & have fun. COPA was giving out info about our role in police accountability. #COPAInTheCommunity

COPA is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Director of Investigations (Transparency). Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm. For more information visit: chicagocopa.org/careers2/car…

Last night, we kicked off the first night of our six-week COPA People’s Academy at Wright College in Humboldt Park. We’re excited for the conversations and connections ahead in the coming weeks as we educate and engage the community on all things civilian oversight.

Today, COPA was at the Englewood Music Fest organized by @AldSColeman16. The fest that celebrates the finest of Englewood included performances, art activations, and community resources. COPA was giving out info on our role in police accountability. #COPAInTheCommunity

Today, COPA joined @AldSColeman16 at Alderwoman at Montgomery Park to bring city services directly to the residents of the 16th Ward! COPA was giving info on how to file complaints & compliments towards CPD. #COPAInTheCommunity

Today COPA was in Austin at the monthly @Westsideministe Westside Ministers Coalition community meeting. One of the purposes of the meeting is to tackle various social issues & discuss ways attendees can bring about a positive change throughout the city.

Today, COPA was at @NWCChicago Belmont Cragin Youth Jam at Riis Park. The youth jams included children’s activities, food, resources, and giveaways. COPA was giving out information on how to file a compliment or a complaint towards CPD. #COPAInTheCommunity

Today, COPA attended the Family Focus Resource Fair in the Belmont Cragin community. The fair included health screenings, hair cuts, food, and local orgs giving info on resources. COPA was giving out info on how to file complaints & compliments for CPD. #COPAInTheCommunity

📢 Learn how police oversight really works. Applications are open for Session 6 of the COPA People's Academy — a free 6-week, in-person course taught by COPA experts. 🗓 Sept 15–Oct 20 | Tuesdays 6–8:30pm 📍 Wright College, Humboldt Park Register 👉 Chicagocopa.org/cpa

COPA is seeking qualified candidates for the role of FOIA Officer and Special Victims Investigator. Applications will be accepted through 9/3/2026 at 11:59pm for FOIA Officer and 9/4/2026 at 11:59pm for Special Victims Investigator. For more info visit: chicagocopa.org/careers2/car…

Today, COPA attended the New Life Centers Beloved Community Bash at Cameron Elementary. The bash included activities, resources, giveaways and food. COPA was giving out info on filing complaints and compliments for CPD. #COPAInTheCommunity

This morning we joined Nobel Neighbors for their monthly meeting in west Humboldt Park. Community organizations shared information about upcoming events and discussed summer opportunities. We shared information about our role in police accountability #copainthecommunity

Today, COPA was at the @chicityclerk Mobile City Hall at Washington Park. Onsite were city stickers & permits, city agencies, @chicagocitykey ID’s, & community orgs. COPA was providing info on police accountability. #COPAInTheCommunity #MobileCityHall

Today, COPA attended the Back to School Health Fair at Prosser High School. This event is filled with school giveaways, food, music, games, & community resources. COPA was giving out info on our role in police accountability. #COPAInTheCommunity

COPA Releases Video & Other Materials From Officer-Involved Shooting in Country Club Hills chicagocopa.org/case/2026-00…

This week, COPA Chief Administrator LaKenya White & staff joined @Chicago_Police 6th, 11th, and 14th districts for National Night Out. This event encourages building relationships between CPD & the community. COPA was giving out info on police accountability. #COPAInTheCommunity