If you have Face ID enabled, you can put your iPhone in hard-lock mode and require a passcode by pressing and holding the side (aka power) button and either of the volume buttons for a couple seconds.
It will pop up an emergency screen, but just tap the power button once more to cancel it.
I'm fortunate to be in a position where I don't attract negative attention from law enforcement, but this is still muscle memory to me.
Edit: You can also do the same thing by quickly pressing the side button alone five times.
It will pop up an emergency screen, but just tap the power button once more to cancel it.
I'm fortunate to be in a position where I don't attract negative attention from law enforcement, but this is still muscle memory to me.
Edit: You can also do the same thing by quickly pressing the side button alone five times.
Edit 2: mcc1ane beat me while I was editing!