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 On-Site Visit to The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA)
11:00 AM, Thursday, March 13
Leave the hotel at 11:00 AM and return by 2:30 PM.
$15 per person
Please be sure to eat before the tour. Lunch is not included.
COPA is excited to offer a special opportunity for a select group of MSS attendees to visit our office and gain insight into COPA's critical role in police accountability. Participants will engage with dedicated oversight practitioners, explore the history of police oversight in Chicago and dive into the work of COPA's Policy Research, and Analysis Division. This exclusive experience is designed to foster understanding and dialogue on advancing police culture. Space is limited - you won't want to miss this unique chance! Join us for a panel session with COPA at 2:45pm on Thursday!
Who We Are
Police accountability explores the dynamic relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve, making it a cornerstone of sociology. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) plays a vital role in this effort by conducting comprehensive investigations into allegations of misconduct within the Chicago Police Department. Beyond addressing individual cases, COPA provides policy recommendations aimed at fostering a culture of responsible policing and strengthening trust in civilian oversight. Guided by its core values—integrity, transparency, timeliness, and independence—COPA aspires to lead in police accountability, ensuring these principles are reflected in every investigation and initiative.
On-Site Visit to the Pritzker Tech Talent Lab at DPI
2:30 PM, Thursday, March 13
Leave the hotel at 2:15 PM and return at 4:30 PM.
$15 per person
The Discovery Partners Institute empowers people to jumpstart their tech careers or companies in Chicago. It is led by the University of Illinois System in partnership with top research universities. DPI does three things: train people for high-demand tech jobs, conduct applied R&D, and business building to grow Chicago’s tech ecosystem. DPI’s programs work with children and adults to increase Chicago’s tech talent supply and drive equitable economic growth.
DPI’s Pritzker Tech Talent Labs is focused on building a deeper and more diverse tech talent workforce in Illinois. This includes computer science and tech-focused programming for middle, high school, community college, 4-year and graduate student learners, K-12 teachers, as well as workforce and upskilling programs, including apprenticeship programs.
Mark Harris is the tour guide and leads the Pritzker Tech Talent Labs. He will give us a tour of DPI’s space at 200 South Wacker and then discuss the purpose, goals, and strategies of it’s educational arm and explain why the University of Illinois, the City of Chicago, and the State of Illinois are making such an investment in the institute.
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