Company
Date Published
Author
Kyle Kelly-Yahner
Word count
609
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The App That Shouldn’t Exist: PulledOver Strives To Deliver Transparency In Police Interactions` PulledOver is an app that aims to provide transparency in police interactions, particularly for people of color who are stopped by law enforcement. The app was created by Matt, a technologist, after hearing about multiple instances of racial profiling and killings during traffic stops. PulledOver allows users to record interactions with police via a phone call, which is then sent to registered contacts via text message. The app's goal is to provide peace of mind for families and friends of those who are stopped by law enforcement, allowing them to act quickly based on the information provided. By using Twilio, PulledOver makes it accessible to anyone with a phone or smartphone, regardless of their device or operating system. Matt's vision is to create a tool that empowers people with an account of what happened during a police interaction, rather than leaving them in the dark.