LARA: Contactless Traffic Stops That Save Lives
Traditional traffic stops are dangerous—for officers, for motorists, and for municipalities. LARA, the License and Registration App, transforms these encounters into safe, controlled, and contactless experiences using officer-initiated smartphone technology.
LARA by Cocoon Technologies is reimagining public safety with modern, humane tech. Our contactless solution protects both law enforcement officers and civilians during traffic stops—preventing escalation and saving lives.
Built by public safety and tech experts, LARA protects lives, prevents lawsuits, and modernizes how departments operate.
The Problem We’re Solving
Traffic stops are among the most dangerous and volatile encounters in policing.
1,200+
civilian deaths during police interactions in 2022 alone
60
officers killed by motorists in five years—primarily by gunfire
$3B+
paid in police misconduct settlements by major U.S. cities over a decade
African Americans
are disproportionately stopped, raising serious community trust issues
The current approach to routine traffic enforcement exposes officers and civilians to unnecessary risks—and municipalities to massive legal and financial liability.
Departments are also facing recruitment challenges and growing calls for accountability. The public is losing trust. Officers are under pressure.
The current model is broken. It puts lives at risk, strains communities, and costs cities billions.
- Real-Time Analytics: Leadership and patrol units get instant access to data and video.
- Smart Stop Protocols: Useful for abandoned or disabled vehicles.
- Built With Experience: Co-developed with insights from officers from the Cleveland PD and FBI with 99+ years of combined experience.
- Institutional testing is complete. LARA will launch regionally in early 2026—with national expansion to follow.
- CJIS-Compliant: Meets the highest standards for public safety technology.
- Future-Ready: Essential for policing autonomous vehicles.
- OEM Integration Ready: Engineered to embed in future vehicle systems.
The LARA Advantage
Developed with Law Enforcement For Public Safety
Officer-Initiated Contact: Maintains control, ensures consistency
Full Transparency: Secure data and video provide clarity, not controversy
Real-Time Back-Office Visibility: Analytics support decision-making at every level
Backed by Mobility and GovTech Hubs: Michigan, D-M-V, and Dayton, OH
Unlike other tools on the market, LARA is built for real-world policing. Contact is initiated by the officer, per department policy. Our tech integrates easily with existing systems and has been shaped through deep customer discovery with both motorists and LEOs.
LARA isn’t just a product. It’s peace of mind—for both sides of the interaction.
Designed for Today’s Public Safety Leaders & Law Enforcement Decision-Makers
Whether you’re a Chief of Police, CIO, or Training Director, LARA is built to meet the unique needs of every stakeholder:
Leadership:
- Aligns with strategic goals to reduce liability and improve community trust
- Reduces liability, aligns with reform goals, and improves public trust
CIOs & Tech Teams:
- Secure, mobile-ready, CJIS-compliant, and built for seamless integration
- Scalable, secure, and integrates with existing systems
Procurement Officers:
- Budget-conscious with long-term savings and grant funding potential
- Predictable seat-based pricing, tiered features, and grant-aligned
Legal & Risk Teams:
- Lowers exposure to wrongful death claims and civil rights lawsuits
- Built-in documentation that protects both departments and citizens
Training Units:
- Easy to implement and scale with low onboarding friction
- Simple onboarding, low learning curve, high adoption potential
A Solution for Police Departments and Communities!
The need for contactless policing is no longer theoretical—it’s now.
With increasing pressure for accountability, transparency, and officer safety, LARA is poised to become the standard for safe, modern traffic enforcement. As autonomous vehicles grow more common, LARA’s tech is not just relevant—it’s essential.
Launching Q1 2026
Institutional testing is complete. LARA will launch regionally in early 2026—with national expansion to follow.
Let’s Modernize Traffic Enforcement & Build a Safer Future—Together
Cocoon Technologies is committed to modernizing public safety with smart, humane tech–redefining how public safety works. Based in Detroit and built for impact, with deep roots in Detroit’s mobility ecosystem and strong ties to national law enforcement, we’re ready to help your department take the next step forward to protect your communities—and their officers—with LARA.