The Community Affairs Bureau of the New York Police Departement released the following announcement on Wednesday:
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.
What law do you imagine exists that could cover it? It’s a scavenger hunt, fercryinoutloud, and those have been around forever.
please explain to me why this is not prohibited. It sounds as unstable as drinking a few beers before driving.
there are so many important things to do, I don’t get why this is ok.
How true This is absolutely dangerous and criminal- attractant!
People can easily track where you are with this app! It’s just a silly game!
Don’t play it.
You make it all sound so innocent…when it really isn’t.