The Civilian Office of Police Accountability

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability 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.

Today, COPA was at the Englewood Music Fest organized by Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman - 16th Ward. The fest that celebr...
09/12/2026

Today, COPA was at the Englewood Music Fest organized by Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman - 16th Ward. 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.

Today, COPA joined Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman - 16th Ward at Alderwoman at Montgomery Park to bring city services dir...
09/03/2026

Today, COPA joined Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman - 16th Ward 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.

Today COPA was in Austin at the monthly Westside Ministers Coalition community meeting. One of the purposes of the meeti...
09/03/2026

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.

Today, COPA was at Northwest Center Belmont Cragin Youth Jam at Riis Park. The youth jams included children’s activities...
08/30/2026

Today, COPA was at Northwest Center 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.

Today, COPA attended the Family Focus Resource Fair in the Belmont Cragin community. The fair included health screenings...
08/28/2026

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.

📣 Applications are now open for Session 6 of the COPA People's Academy!The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COP...
08/26/2026

📣 Applications are now open for Session 6 of the COPA People's Academy!

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) — the civilian oversight agency of the Chicago Police Department — invites members of the public (civilian and sworn) to take part in this six-week condensed version of COPA's Training Academy. You'll learn about civilian police oversight, investigative and legal concepts, and the role of COPA's Policy, Research and Analysis Division (PRAD), with every course taught by COPA subject matter experts.

Here are the details:
🗓 September 15 – October 20, 2026
⏰ Tuesdays, 6:00–8:30pm
📍 Wright College – Humboldt Park (Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center), 1645 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
📝 In-person only — logistics will be announced closer to the start date.

Spots are limited. Fill out the registration form at 👉 Chicagocopa.org/cpa

COPA is seeking qualified candidates for the role of FOIA Officer and Special Victims Investigator. Applications will be...
08/24/2026

COPA is seeking qualified candidates for the role of FOIA Officer and Special Victims Investigator. Applications will be accepted through September 3, 2026 at 11:59pm for FOIA Officer and September 4, 2026 at 11:59pm for Special Victims Investigator. For more information visit: https://www.chicagocopa.org/careers2/careers/

Today, COPA attended the New Life Centers Beloved Community Bash at Cameron Elementary. The bash included activities, re...
08/21/2026

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.

This morning we joined Nobel Neighbors for their monthly meeting in west Humboldt Park. Community organizations shared i...
08/18/2026

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

Today, COPA was at the Chicago City Clerk Mobile City Hall at Washington Park. Onsite were city stickers & permits, city...
08/15/2026

Today, COPA was at the Chicago City Clerk Mobile City Hall at Washington Park. Onsite were city stickers & permits, city agencies, Chicago CityKey ID’s, & community orgs. COPA was providing info on police accountability.

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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

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