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Old 04-18-2025, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles View Post
Below is a sign that I would like to see adapted to all our pools, courts and golf courses, clearly stating the trespassing statute. The statistics cited above are ambiguous, but if they CAUGHT 168 freeloaders in 5 months, we can assume there are many more, and even one is too many. Yes, it would cost a lot to stop them, but I would offer another solution---prosecute those caught to the fullest extent of the law and publicize it area wide. If these trespassers realize that the consequences of taking a dip in our pools significantly outweighs the benefit, the word will get around that we do not tolerate this type of behavior. If they are a minor, prosecute the responsible parents.
Every business has to weigh many factors when adopting (or choosing not to) comprehensive policies.

From marketing, publicity and general Villager experience perspectives - I get why TV manages it the way that they do. On the whole, it likely provides the greatest benefit this way....by utilizing spot checks and not creating a scene or public legal disputes.