Safety Concerns for Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go is a new and addictive app that is gaining global attention. Recently, safety concerns regarding the new app have been in the headlines.
What Is Pokemon Go?
The app is a revamped version of the popular 90’s show and video game that is redesigned for smartphone devices. The app encourages personal wellness through exercise and communication with other users.
Safety Concerns
Due to the widespread phenomena over the new app, it is bringing in safety concerns due to user distractions. There are safety issues that come along with the game because it can cause users to walk onto roadways or go out late at night.
Chico Police Public Announcement
Chico Police Officer Ed Nelson stated that one of the most important safety concerns for users of the app is that they can get distracted from looking at their phones. For this reason, the user can be more likely to contribute to an accident or become the cause of an accident.
Chico Police – App Safety Tips
Officer Nelson advises Pokemon Go users to follow each and every step listed here:
- Be alert to your surroundings
- Look both ways before walking into the streets
- Do not enter a trespassing territory for a Pokemon
- Do not drive while playing the app
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