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COPA is Chicago’s civilian police oversight agency founded on the values of Integrity, Transparency, Independence & Timeliness.

COPA’s goal is to ensure investigations are completed that advance justice, fairness & foster open-dialogue for everyone.

11/11/2026

Today COPA participated in the Chicago Public Schools Inside Out Wellness Fair. Students in grades 7-12 from across the city attended interactive workshops about mental health and wellness and learned about a wide variety of resources during the resource fair

11/10/2026

This morning we joined The Leaders Network for their monthly meeting at the Columbus Park Refectory. We shared information about our role in police accountability

11/10/2026

Today, COPA attended the My Block, My Hood, My City Talk on the Block in North Lawndale. This event brought together several orgs, government agencies, and community leaders to engage in civic advocacy & training. COPA was giving out info on our role in police accountability.

11/05/2026

Today COPA was in Austin at the monthly 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.

11/03/2026

COPA is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Community Mediation Program (CMP) pilot. CMP is an alternative dispute resolution initiative designed to bridge communication gaps and promote mutual understanding and respect between community members and the Chicago Police Department (CPD). Visit the https://www.chicagocopa.org/investigations/mediation-pilot-program/ for more program details.

11/02/2026

COPA is seeking qualified candidates for the roles of Director of Administrative Services. Applications will be accepted through November 13, 2026 at 11:59pm. For more information visit: https://www.chicagocopa.org/careers2/careers/

10/26/2026

COPA is seeking qualified candidates for the roles of Director of Investigations (Policy, Research, and Analysis Division.) Applications will be accepted through November 5, 2026 at 11:59pm. For more information visit: https://www.chicagocopa.org/careers2/careers/

10/23/2026

Today, COPA attended the Parent University Day in the Lower West Side. The event included opportunities for parents and community to learn about PU programming and connect with local resources. COPA was giving out info on our role in police accountability.

10/17/2026

Today, COPA was in the North Center community today with Chicago City Clerk Mobile City Hall! Residents are able to learn about valuable resources, print city stickers and residential parking permits or apply for a City Key ID.

10/13/2026

This morning we joined The Leaders Network Leaders Network for their monthly meeting at the Columbus Park Refectory. We shared information about our role in police accountability

Address

1615 W. Chicago Avenue, 4th Floor
Chicago, IL
60622

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 11pm

Telephone

+13127463609

Website

http://www.chicagocopa.org/

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