Posting No Trespassing Signs on Fence

There was another thread on here discussing speed bumps, and it sort of got hijacked to discuss No Trespassing and posting signs, etc.

Well, as it turns out, our Private Property, No Trespassing, Violators Will Be Prosecuted signs just arrived.

My husband was delegated to post them on the fence around our retention basin/pond.

All discussion of their "effectiveness" aside, my question is, on which side of the fence should they be posted?

Should they go on the exterior perimeter, facing the outside, but not visible from the inside?

Or should they go on the interior perimeter, facing inside, but not visible from the outside?

PS: I am well aware that the signs themselves do not prevent trespassing. However, again, the residents are happier that we are posting them because it gives the perception of "security," and we want them to know we are listening to their concerns, and it makes our attorney happier because it adds yet another layer to our "you were warned" in case we do need to have someone removed or have them charged with criminal trespass of some kind. (I posted the Kentucky Revised Statutes covering criminal trespass in the other thread, and signs are not necessary for criminal trespass in the X-degree as long as there is some other indication of the private property, such as a fence, which we have.)

PSPS: We have a larger sign in the only entrance to the area that states: Private Property - For use of XXXXX XXXXX residents only - NO boating, NO swimming, NO ATVs, NO motor bikes, NO scooters - Violators may be prosecuted under KRS 511.070-090.

We have a total of 5 signs.

Maybe three on the far outside exterior (facing towards the outside perimeter of our community), and 2 inside on the opposite side of the pond, so those climbing over the fence on the far side (and stepping over the ones posted there!) can see them across the pond as they climb in. . . ??

Exterior facing out...unless you don't want the fish from the pond escaping OUT to the other common areas.

In our case, we posted signs on posts facing outward (no fence on exterior sides) around the exterior perimeter of our ponds. Ours include language addressing no trespassing, private property, and no fishing, no boating, etc. We posted the signs to limit the HOA liability should someone trespass and get hurt, and to reduce our insurance premium. We have also had to send reminder/warning letters to HOs who have used the frozen pond for ice hockey.

We also have large dry areas (grass field plus dry detention ponds). We posted a different sign to address trespassers and dog poop – no trespassing, private property, pick up the poop per Village Ordinance. We have "pick up the poop" signs at several locations along walkways across our property. I do not know if these have had any effect, though.