Joint committee approves amendment expanding COPA authority to investigate Welcoming City complaints
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On January 27, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. (in-person), the Joint Committee on Police and Fire and the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights met in the City Council Chamber (2nd Floor, City Hall). The committee passed ordinance O2025-0020004, amending Municipal Code Section 2-78-120 to authorize the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) to conduct investigations into complaints against members of the Police Department alleging violations of Chapter 2-173 (Welcoming City Ordinance).
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- Passed O2025-0020004: Amend Municipal Code Section 2-78-120 to modify COPA powers and duties to include investigating complaints against Police Department members alleging violations of Chapter 2-173 (Welcoming City Ordinance).
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