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LAPD officers ignore call to play Pokemon Go
The Los Angeles Police Department recently released video from a 2017 incident in which two officers ignored a backup call, opting to play Pokémon Go instead. The officers were later fired.
PASADENA, Calif. - Calling all trainers!
The Pokémon GO Tour is headed to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Feb. 17 and Sunday, Feb. 18.
It will be the first major Pokémon GO live event in the Los Angeles area, with over 30,000 trainers from around the world expected to attend.
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According to officials, 80% of attendees will be from out of town and headed to SoCal just for the event alone.
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Trainers will come together to experience special photo ops with Pikachu and Eevee, life-like Pokémon habitats, exclusive merchandise, and to connect with friends made through the game.
Tickets for the event are $30 and can be purchased online at gotour.pokemongolive.com.
The first Pokémon GO event was held in Chicago in July 2017.