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iPhone “I’m getting pulled over” shortcut is gaining popularity. Here’s how to get

iPhone users can get Siri to record a traffic stop with a simple voice command

18 Jun 2020

It’s no secret that police brutality is all over the news right now, and tensions are high. One of the most successful ways to combat police brutality in recent years has been to have recorded evidence of the interaction. This sort of accountability is why police body cameras have come into use in recent years.

Now, Apple’s Siri is trying to help the situation by letting users record their traffic stops by saying, “Siri, I’m getting pulled over.”

This shortcut sends the iPhone into “Do not disturb” mode to prevent any calls from coming in, turns down any streaming music, lowers your phone's brightness and initiates a video recording via the front-facing camera. It also alerts someone of your choice where you are and sends the video recording to the phone number or email of your choice.

Users must first install the shortcut to use it. To do this the user should:

Download the Shortcuts app on your iPhone
Tap the "Gallery" button in the bottom right corner
Run one other shortcuts listed
Go to settings and scroll down to "Shortcuts" and tap it
Switch the "Allow Untrusted Shortcuts" on and enter your iPhone’s passcode
Download the "I'm getting pulled over” Shortcut via Safari
Tap the "Get Shortcut" button
Once the app opens, scroll to the bottom and tap "Add Untrusted Shortcut."
Enter the email or phone number to send your location to and a phone or email to receive the video
Tap “Done”

First called the “Police” shortcut, the “I’m getting pulled over” shortcut isn’t brand new. It was created in 2018 by Robert Peterson, but in light of current events, it’s been updated and is gaining popularity.