Pokemon Go

Respect private property, places of business, and places of worship.
Do not trespass or go places you wouldn’t ordinarily go if you weren’t playing Pokémon Go.
Stay alert. Pay attention to your surroundings.
Do not play the game while driving a car, riding a skateboard or bike. You cannot do both safely.
Supervise children while they play the game.
Play in groups.
Trust your instincts. Be cautious about being lured into bad situations and putting yourself in danger.
A common problem law enforcement is facing concerns speeding while players are searching for Pokémon characters.
Another problem concerns players being so consumed with the game that when walking they are not paying attention to motorists and often step out into traffic.
Beware of luring. Criminals can lure people to locations using Pokémon with the intent to commit potentially violent crimes.
Only download the game from official stores (iTunes and Google Play). Fake games contain viruses.
Use an alias. Do not use your real name when creating an account.
Only allow the bare minimum requirements to GPS location.
Turn off application access to photo gallery.

Safety Tips