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Police accountability office urges West Siders to know their rights

By Suzanne McBride | February 9, 2018

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) held a community meeting earlier this week at Hope Community Church; the new city office will be back in Austin Feb. 13 to educate more residents about the work its doing to investigate police misconduct in Chicago.

29th Ward

West Siders question new oversight agency, express concern over police retaliation

By Xueer Zhang | November 3, 2017

During the 29th Ward’s monthly community meeting, residents questioned whether the newly formed Civilian Office of Police Accountability is truly independent, and some expressed reluctance to file complaints, saying they fear harassment.

Chicago Police Department

Speak your mind, share your story

By AustinTalks | October 18, 2016

The U.S. Department of Justice will hold another public form Oct. 24th as part of its ongoing investigation of the Chicago Police Department.

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal investigation of the Chicago Police Department seeks citizen input

By AustinTalks | October 4, 2016

A representative from the U.S. Justice Department wants to meet with local residents Oct. 5 in the offices of the Westside NAACP, 5820 W. Chicago Ave., to gather information about their experiences with policing.

News

Westside NAACP wants say in mayor’s new civilian police review agency

By Terry Dean | September 1, 2016

The civil rights group and 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro say a vote should not be rushed on the proposal to replace the troubled disciplinary body.

Independent Police Review Authority

Local residents say they’re tired of fearing law enforcement

By Terry Dean | August 21, 2016

West Sides also complained of disrespect at last week’s public hearing. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago City Council are trying to decide how to replace the Independent Police Review Authority.

Chicago Police Department

Town hall on monitoring the police

By AustinTalks | March 4, 2016

Legal avenues to increase civilian oversight of the Chicago Police Department will be discussed at the NAACP-sponsored event March 8 at Jensen Elementary, 3030 W. Harrison.

News

Database of complaints against police made public

By AustinTalks | November 12, 2015

After years of litigation, the Invisible Institute has been allowed to make the information available to everyday Chicagoans.

News

Chicago pastors want community to help review police misconduct allegations

By Reema Amin | September 19, 2013

Members of the LEADER’s Network call for at least one lay person to serve on the Independent Police Review Authority.

News

Emmet Elementary parents accuse administrator of misconduct

By Ellyn Fortino | July 11, 2012

Chicago Public Schools won’t confirm the details of their investigation, but an official says the district is looking into allegations made against the assistant principal.

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