Framingham Police Offer Pokemon Go Tips

FRAMINGHAM, MA - Framingham police are offering tips on how to play Pokemon Go safely, reminding residents "even in the world of augmented reality, you still have to abide by the rules of the real world." Framingham police released the following tips:

Tips for Safe Gaming with Pokemon Go

1) “Pokémon Go” requests access to your personal G-Mail profile in order to play the game. This means from the very beginning, users are already providing a large amount of personal information. We recommend creating a separate Google profile to login.
2) “heads Up” Don’t play the game alone. Have another person with you to help keep a look out for potential dangers. If you absolutely must “catch them all” while alone, be sure to take frequent breaks to scan the area and people around you.
3) Stay in areas you are familiar with and don’t trespass on private party. This is how many people were injured, lost, or found themselves in places and situations they didn’t need to be in. .
4) It’s very easy to lose track of time in the game. if you are a parent, set limits on your child’s game play and require them to periodically checking in with you.
The key is making sure to stay alert and use common sense when playing the game. Remember, even in the world of augmented reality, you still have to abide by the rules of the real world.