Helping Communities and the Homeless
The homeless do have the right to “loiter” in public spaces (sidewalks) and ask for assistance from residents. At the same time they cannot create unsafe conditions (block public passageways); interfere with business entrances and customers (aggressively panhandle); or engage in illegal behavior that negatively impacts the quality of life in the area (drinking in public, public urination, etc). The following are helpful tips given by District 6 Commander Tony Lopez, City Attorney Chris Gaddis, and Denver’s Road Home Executive Director Bennie Milliner.
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