DULUTH, GA – June 26, 2025 — Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID) is proud to announce a new partnership with Signal, a private sector security organization, to provide round-the-clock enhanced public safety coverage throughout Gwinnett’s central business district.
Signal provides uniformed officers, known as Gwinnett Place Ambassadors, who are visible daily throughout the district, assisting the public, supporting businesses and serving as a deterrent to criminal activity. The coverage is also enhanced with weekday patrols from CID staff. For the first time, GPCID can provide community patrols 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This move reinforces the CID’s ongoing commitment to ensuring a welcoming, secure environment for residents, workers and visitors.
“Our partnership with Signal enhances our public safety presence and allows us to offer continuous coverage throughout the district,” said Trey Ragsdale, chair of the Gwinnett Place CID Board of Directors. “Combined with our existing CID staff patrols, we now have dedicated personnel in the district 24/7, creating a safer and even more welcoming community.”
Although they are not law enforcement, Gwinnett Place Ambassadors serve as a community-based public safety resource. They regularly coordinate with the Gwinnett County Police Department to promote safety, maintain visibility and improve quality of life throughout the area.
“We’re proud to offer the peace of mind that comes from a strong collaboration like the one we share with Gwinnett Place CID. Our ambassadors will work in collaboration with GPCID’s patrols to help visitors, workers and residents alike feel more comfortable and secure,” noted Jeff Gilhooly, owner, Signal of Northeast Atlanta.
As ambassadors, Signal officers assist guests with directions, help business owners with non-emergency needs and are a visible, approachable presence.
To access images of the Signal patrols, click here.
About Gwinnett Place CID
The Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District was founded in 2005 and is the premier employment and activity center for Gwinnett County with an annual economic impact of $15.9 billion on the County and Georgia. Its mission is to be the hub for economic vitality and employment activity and be recognized as a flourishing center for an internationally diverse, livable urban community. Gwinnett Place enjoys proximity to the world-class Gas South District, easy access to I-85 and Georgia Highway 316 corridors and serves as the gateway to Atlanta and all Northeast Georgia. Annually, more than 8 million visitors come to Gwinnett Place seeking unique shopping experiences, an international mix of dining options and a wide array of entertainment venues. For more information, please visit the website or mobile channel, or connect via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram.
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