It seems the New York City Police Department is channeling their inner Officer Jenny by offering safety tips for Pokémon Go players.
Since its release (in the U.S) on July 6, reports of Pokémon Go players being lured to fake Pokéstops (stationary locations on the map used for gaining items) to be robbed, as well as numerous traffic collisions and other accidents when focusing on the app instead of what’s going on around them has gone up, causing the NYPD’s Community Affairs Bureau shared its own set of safety tips.
Some of these safety tips include searching for Pokémon in groups or pairs, avoiding bike and skateboard-riding and driving while playing the game, and (probably most importantly) reminding children of “stranger danger,” as Pokéstops draw individuals of all ages to a location. The NYPD also addresses the Google account issue, which has now been fixed by Pokémon Go creators Niantic Labs, which posed an additional threat of online information being available to anonymous parties.
See all the helpful tips below.
NYPD Community Affairs:
As the PokémonGo fever hits New York City, the NYPD wants to remind you and your kids of some simple safety tips. As you battle, train, and capture your Pokémon just remember you’re still in the real world too! Around the country the PokémonGo craze has seen reports of accidents, injuries and even crimes where suspects have set-up fake ‘Pokéstops’. So as you or your kids set out to capture them all:
See all the helpful tips below.
- NYPD Community Affairs:
As the PokémonGo fever hits New York City, the NYPD wants to remind you and your kids of some simple safety tips. As you battle, train, and capture your Pokémon just remember you’re still in the real world too! Around the country the PokémonGo craze has seen reports of accidents, injuries and even crimes where suspects have set-up fake ‘Pokéstops’. So as you or your kids set out to capture them all:
- Be alert at all times
- Stay aware of your surroundings
- Play in pairs or as a group to ensure your safety
- Do not drive or ride your bike, skateboard, or other device while interacting with the app…you can’t do both safety
- Do not trespass onto private property or go to areas you usually would not if you weren’t playing Pokémon Go
- Be aware and tell your kids about “stranger-danger”. The app may draw strangers together in real life at ‘Pokéstops’
- Parents – be aware of 3rd party software apps claiming to enhance the gaming experience however, these 3rd party apps only gives access to sensitive data – i.e. name, email, calendar
Have fun AND stay safe. Good luck in your quest, and happy hatching, trapping, and training at the Pokémon Gym!
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