The Copwise app was developed to relieve tension during traffic stops on both sides of the window. Copwise is available in both iOS and Android and offers a variety of tools for the user.
Recording begins immediately after opening the app to document helpful legal information while the user interacts with police. This recording may be shared via email, sound file, and/or social media. Information and Rights offer helpful links to educate the user on their actual rights during a traffic stop or during an inquiry.
Driver’s License, Insurance card, and vehicle registration can be stored in the app to assist the user in providing the appropriate information to police should they accidentally forget their wallet, misplaced the information, or are in a situation where searching for these documents could become hazardous.
Spanish speaking users can also use the app by simply toggling the language during setup or through the preferences of the app. Copwise can also speak to the police for you by selecting the appropriate responses. This is especially helpful in the event that the user is unsure if they are encountering the police, feel unsafe, or can not roll down their window.
These spoken responses are also available for the Spanish speakers but repeat to the police in English.