When in Atlanta (like any other large city), please use caution when traveling around the city. Shuttle service will be offered to and from all conference hotels (except for the Omni and the Hilton Garden Inn) at the beginning and end of each conference day to the GWCC. However, please keep the following tips in mind:
- Don't exit a taxi until you're sure you've arrived at your destination. Pay while still in the car so that you can be sure you've gotten the proper change.
- Do not travel alone at night.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- While walking, do not take short cuts through wooded areas, isolated areas, or alleys.
- If you must ask for directions, approach families or women with children. To be extra safe, say, "Where is the --? I'm meeting my husband/wife there."
- If approached by a stranger maintain arm's length distance.
- On sidewalks, keep your handbag and other valuables away from the street side (and on escalators, away from the opposite ramp).
GWCC Safety - Safety and security are top priorities at the Georgia World Congress Center. The convention center has its own police force and security department that work directly with the Atlanta Police Department to ensure visitors are safe and comfortable while downtown. The Georgia World Congress Center's bike, Segway and foot patrol, cover all 200 acres of its campus, including parking lots, plazas and thoroughfares. The officers not only provide a visible police presence, they are also available to offer directions and provide information. First Aid Provider Services are provided on site, Building C outside of Exhibit Hall 1. In the event of an emergency, participants will be given instructions via the GWCC PA System on what to do and where to go for safety. Emergencies and accidents should be reported immediately to the GWCC Security Department at 404-223-4900.
The city's law enforcement and ambassador force also offer downtown patrols. More than 65 Ambassadors are located throughout the hotel district, including Peachtree Street, Centennial Olympic Park and the Georgia World Congress Center from 7 a.m. until midnight. Recognizable by the uniform that includes a Pith helmet and often riding on Segways, members of the Ambassador Force have been assisting visitors with information, directions and escorts since the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Joining the Ambassadors on the streets of Atlanta are more than 60 foot patrol Atlanta Police Officers who are ensuring downtown guests have a safe and pleasant experience while in Atlanta. Additionally, the city has a mounted patrol in downtown.
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