President Suzie Combs' Message arrived 3:18, Sunday, Dec. 15th:
What are the functions of the front gate
personnel?
Did you know that our front gate operates as a satellite
for both Garland and Hot Spring counties law enforcement agencies? Our police
chief, Joel Tyner is licensed and fully trained as a true law enforcement
officer. With this come special rights and responsibilities. First, Chief
Tyner is expected to fully comply with all law enforcement rules and
regulations. Uphold the policies of good practice regarding protection and
confidentially of all incidents. Add to that the fact that as a community, we
require him to protect each of us and our property. Deal with weather related
emergencies, health emergencies and in general be on call for practically
everything.
The gate personnel are there to assist owners and residents
with most problems. However, the primary responsibility is security and law
enforcement.
The recent incident at the front gate with the wrecked car
and child involved only highlights how potentially dangerous this world has
become. When the event occurred, it was not known if it was “just a wreck” or
if a potential kidnapping was in progress. Was the driver impaired by alcohol,
drugs, mental incapacitation? Was there a weapon involved? The phone was
ringing so often that the dispatcher could not use our phone lines to contact
other needed resources. In addition to all happening on the scene; back-up law
enforcement, ambulance service trying to get through, restraining the driver,
there were residents trying to get home. Then came the concerned and the curious
to check out the situation. So put all this in your mind and add to it the
“what if” factor. Now decide for yourself, did you really need to know right
that moment what was happening?
Life is not a game and the rules are changing daily for all
enforcement agencies. It is time to show our officers the same respect we would
if we were not in a gated community. When you pass a wreck or other incident
being handled on the streets and highways outside our gates, sure we look, but
continue to drive on and check the paper the next day. We allow these officials
to concentrate on their jobs and their own safety. We owe our own the same
respect and consideration.
If anything occurs that is relevant to the safety and
security of the community you will be informed on the community website: www.diamondheadcommunity.com
Sledding on the golf course:
There has been a recent post on iNeighbors regarding
sledding on the golf course. Diamondhead is over 40 years old and sledding on
the golf course fairways has gone on each time a snow storm allows
it.
The rules are pretty simple:
1.
Keep off the tees and greens
2.
Don’t get hurt
3.
Don’t hurt anyone else
4.
Have fun
Lake toys like tubes and boogie boards work great, but
please don’t use skis with blades or sleds with runners, they cut up the
grass.
Suzzi Combs
Work
joyfully and peacefully,
knowing
that right thoughts
and
right efforts will inevitably
bring
about right results.
-James
Allen
