Local law enforcement is taking to social media to issue warnings about Pokémon Go — along with plenty of memes and funny pictures.
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The Marietta Police Department has received complaints from citizens who notice people playing the game while driving, according to Officer Brittany Wallace. She also points out that players are loitering in cemeteries, though there haven't been any citations yet.
“They should be respecting the cemeteries,” she said. “They should not be driving around recklessly while people are mourning the loss of loved ones.”
In Kennesaw, Officer Scott Luther with the city's police department has also had problems regarding cemeteries.
“The only complaints that we’ve gotten were from some loved ones that were at a cemetery,” Luther said. “It was like they were so into the game that they were like zombies.”
His department has not issued any citations or had any incidents outside of the complaints.
“So far we haven’t had too much interaction with [the app],” Luther said. “I’m sure it’s only a matter of time.”
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Sgt. Forrest Bohannon of the Sandy Springs Police Department says there have not been any reports of game-related incidents.
“As with anything else,” she said, “we want everybody to be alert and aware of their surroundings.”
She says that their officers are aware that the app exists and are trying to be proactive.
“We’re trying with the community just to get out in front of it,” Bohannon said. “We caution people from going on other people’s property.”
In Dunwoody, Officer Mark Stevens also confirms there have been no incidents reported.
“No citations related to the game have been issued,” he said in an email. “No complaints have been received, although with the popularity of the game, it is likely that this will change sooner if not later.”
Stevens also urges residents to stay alert, don’t play while driving, and keep in mind that they aren’t at home.
“If business owners or residents ask that you not remain on private property, respect the wishes of the occupants,” he said.
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