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Last updated: July 21, 2024
Below, you’ll find detailed instructions for filing a formal compliment or complaint about the Chicago Police Department. We aim to make this process as straightforward and transparent as possible while informing you about potential barriers.
This department offers a user-friendly online submission form. You can access it directly through the buttons below.
Share your positive experience or commend a Chicago Police Department officer or employee.
Report an issue with this link.
Submit your complaint against a Chicago Police Department officer or employee.
Report an issue with this link.
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This civilian oversight agency collects police conduct reports about the Chicago Police Department. We recommend that community members file formal compliments or complaints with this office using the methods mentioned above.
Contact the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) for additional information about how they collect and handle police conduct reports about the Chicago Police Department.
| Address: 1615 W. Chicago Avenue 4th Floor Chicago, IL 60622 |
| Phone: (312) 746-3609 |
| Website: Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) |
A civilian oversight agency is an independent body that reviews, investigates, or audits the activities of law enforcement agencies. These agencies focus on handling community members' complaints and work to ensure police transparency. They also provide an alternative way for citizens to report issues, helping to build trust between the community and the police.
Below is a summary of the reporting access features available for the Chicago Police Department. These features highlight the available options and potential requirements for submitting your feedback.
 | The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) offers an easy online form for filing compliments and complaints about Chicago Police Department officers. |
| The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has a dedicated webpage detailing how to file a police conduct report. |
| The Chicago Police Department homepage provides a clearly labeled link to information about filing a complaint. |
| The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) accepts complaints that users file anonymously. |
| Community members can submit complaints without an in-person signature or notarization. |
| There is no time limit for filing a complaint with the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) after a police incident. |
