Denver School Crossing Guard Request - City Process

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In Denver, Colorado, schools, parents, and community groups can request a school crossing guard assignment to improve student safety at intersections near schools. This guide explains who administers requests, the typical evaluation process, how to apply, enforcement considerations, and practical steps for schools and families to get a crossing guard placed or reviewed.

Start with your school administration and Denver Police/Traffic contacts to document the request.

Who is responsible

The City of Denver administers crossing guard programs through municipal traffic and safety units and through public-works or transportation programs that coordinate school crossing locations, schedules, and staffing. For program details and requests, contact the City of Denver departments listed below.[1] [2]

Request process - step overview

  • Document the safety concern: location, school name, peak crossing times, and photos if available.
  • Contact school administration and request they submit a formal request to the city traffic or police crossing guard program.
  • City evaluates using criteria such as student pedestrian volume, traffic speed, crash history, and sightlines.
  • Site visit and traffic study scheduling, where the city may collect counts and observe peak hours.
  • Decision and placement, which may include assigning a guard, changing crossing control, or recommending engineering changes.

Penalties & Enforcement

The crossing guard program itself focuses on assignment and safety; specific fines or criminal penalties for interfering with a crossing guard or violating crossing-control instructions are governed by Denver traffic regulations and state law. Exact monetary fines and escalation procedures are not specified on the cited program pages and must be confirmed in the Denver municipal code or traffic enforcement resources.[1]

  • Fine amounts: not specified on the cited page.
  • Escalation: first/repeat/continuing offence ranges not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: may include orders to comply, citations, and court appearance under traffic statutes; details not specified on the cited program pages.
  • Enforcer: Denver Police Department and city traffic enforcement units typically enforce crossing-control violations; complaints are routed to the department listed in Help and Support below.[1]
  • Appeals/review: administrative or court review paths for traffic citations follow municipal/state traffic citation procedures; specific time limits are not specified on the program pages.
If you need enforcement action, collect photos, witness names, and exact times before filing a complaint.

Applications & Forms

There is no universal public application form published on the program pages; schools typically coordinate requests through their district or contact the city traffic or police crossing guard program directly. For exact form names, submission addresses, and any fees, contact the department links below or submit the request through the official program page.[1]

Action steps for schools and parents

  • Gather evidence: pedestrian counts and photos at peak arrival and dismissal times.
  • Have school administration prepare and submit a formal request to the city program.
  • Contact the designated city program contact for status updates and to schedule any site visits.
  • Follow up after placement to report attendance, scheduling issues, or safety concerns to maintain the assignment.

FAQ

Who can request a crossing guard?
Schools, parents, community groups, or city staff can request a crossing guard; schools usually submit formal requests through district or city contacts.
How long does evaluation take?
Evaluation timing depends on city scheduling and site visits; current timing is not specified on the program pages.[2]
Is there a fee to request a crossing guard?
No public fee is listed on the crossing guard program pages; confirm with the city contact for any special service requests.

How-To

  1. Document location, school name, peak times, and pedestrian counts or photos.
  2. Bring documentation to school administration and request they file a formal request with the city program.
  3. Contact the city program to confirm receipt and ask about site visit scheduling.
  4. Provide witnesses or additional data if the city requests further information.
  5. Monitor placement and report any attendance or safety issues to the city contact to keep the crossing guard assignment active.

Key Takeaways

  • Start with school administration and city program contacts to file a formal request.
  • Provide clear data: counts, times, photos, and exact intersection details.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] Denver Police Department - School Crossing Guards
  2. [2] City of Denver - Safe Routes to School / Transportation Programs

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