§ 42-180. Designated.

(a)

All grounds of any public or private elementary, middle or secondary school and any street, alley, parkway, sidewalk, public park, playground or other area accessible to the public which is within one thousand (1,000) feet of the perimeter of any such school, including any private dwelling which is within one thousand (1,000) feet of the perimeter of any such school and which is accessible to the public for the purpose of sale, distribution, use or exchange of controlled substances in violation of Article 18 of Title 18 of the Colorado Revised Statutes shall be considered and designated drug-free school zones.

(b)

The mayor or the mayor's designee shall determine a one-thousand-foot perimeter around each and every public or private elementary, middle or secondary school within the City and County of Denver. Signs stating Drug-Free School Zone shall be procured and installed which mark these zones.

(c)

In addition to stating Drug-Free School Zone, these signs shall further state: Violators will be subject to increased criminal penalties as provided for by State law.

(d)

To maintain the identified areas as drug-free school zones, the manager of safety is authorized to develop uniform policies and procedures for law enforcement officers to use and follow. Such policies and procedures should include but not be limited to security, routine patrols, surveillance, interrogation, interviews, arrest, handling of evidence, searches and training of officers and school personnel. Such policies and procedures should be set out in a document entitled Drug-Free School Zone Enforcement Guide.

(Ord. No. 780-90, § 1, 12-3-90)