Got the New iPhone? You May Get an Unexpected Visit from Police

Going to an amusement park has the potential to get a person unwanted attention from legal authorities. Many people enjoy the thrill-seeking aspect of going to amusement parks and riding roller coasters. However, for…

IJR SyndicatedOct 12, 20223 min read

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If there isn’t any response to the alert after 20 seconds, 911 services will automatically be contacted.

It seems like a great idea that can add a sense of Safety and security.

The problem is that the sensor is so sensitive to the environment that riding a roller coaster can set off the crash alert, causing 911 to be called.

In fact, that actually has happened several at Kings Island amusement park outside of Cincinnati and also at Six Flags Great America near Chicago, according to the Journal.

The good news is that those who enjoy roller coasters don’t need to avoid riding them.

The feature can be silenced by putting the phone in airplane mode before riding the coaster. Another option is that iPhone 14 owners can simply choose to avoid taking their phones on rides.

Most people feel safer because of the conveniences and Safety features that many cell phones offer, according to PewResearch Center.

However, it’s also important that cell phone users keep in mind the importance of implementing phone features that can help keep the personal information on their phone secure in the event it is ever lost or stolen, according to Consumer Reports.

In addition, it’s important to be aware of the fact that a certain amount of Privacy is lost because of the tracking devices many cell phones have, which are typically touted as features of benefit to the phone owner’s personal Safety.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.