The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability is currently in the process of selecting the next Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA). Under Chicago law, the Commission is responsible for selecting the person who will serve a four-year term as the Chief Administrator of COPA. To review the Commission's selection procedures, click here.

The Commission must make its selection based on strong community input and engagement. 

The Commission will be working with a search firm to conduct a nation-wide search for the next COPA Chief.  Once an application has been developed, it will be posted here on our website. 

To learn more about the core functions and responsibilities of COPA click here. Overview of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability