We should be cautious in our seemingly “safe” square tucked away from the mainstream. Carlyn Square will remain an oasis if we are prudent in our movements and observations.

Safety

Please be alert and cautious when driving through the neighborhood. Observe the posted 15 m.p.h. speed limit. The consequences of children darting into the thoroughfare from between parked cars can be devastating. The lowered curbs for the handicapped at our entrance present easy access to the driveway for children on bikes, tricycles, skateboards, and roller skates. Parents, please instruct your children about the potential dangers of the square.

 

Security

Carlyn Square is easily accessible to strangers because of its location between major roads and proximity to the Glen Forest Elementary School. We can keep our neighborhood safe in several ways:

• Light your front and rear entrances at night.
• Lock your doors, including your car's.
• Learn to recognize your neighbors.
• Look for anyone or anything out of order and report it. Note the license plate any strange vehicle in the area.

Neighborhood Watch  Our physical presence deters crime. As a result, we have assigned routine nightly Neighborhood Watch duties to each household according to the calendar below. If you cannot meet your commitment, please switch with a neighbor or call David McAlary (see contact details in Resident Directory). Awareness and observation are the keys to the program.

Choose the approach that suits you:

• Passive Observation:   Observe Carlyn Square to detect suspicious or unusual activity during evening hours.
• Walking Patrols:   Walk in pairs to deter suspicious activity. If a suspicious event continues, do not interfere! Call the police.

Household Neighborhood Watch Calendar (by day of the month)

1 3232	2 3233	3 3316	4 3310	5 3322	6 3235	7 3308
8 3315	9 3304	10 3325	11 3309	12 3230	13 3329	14 3234
15 3324	16 3318	17 3328	18 3301	19 3231	20 3312	21 3303
22 3305	23 3302	24 3321	25 3300	26 3317	27 3313	28 3236
29 3323	30 3326	31 3306