Though advocating primarily for the interests of lower-middle class and working class Mexican-Americans on the city's west and south sides, COPS avoids the label of civil rights organization, instead projecting itself as an agent for fair and equitable distribution of city resources and services.
COPS primarily serves the interests of lower-middle class and working class Mexican-Americans on the city's west and south sides, but avoids being categorized as a civil rights group, instead presenting itself as an advocate for balanced and just allocation of city resources and services.