It takes less time to push the power button if you are getting pulled over or running away from the cops.
If anyone else sees this. I checked myself using my MacBook air. I locked my phone and immediately presed the lock button 5 times. Plugging the USB C to Lightning cable in brings up a lock screen message that says "Unlock iPhone to use USB accessory". I also have Erase after 10 failed password attempts enabled so I don't know if that has anything to do with it.
Accessory Message didn't come without using SOS mode first.
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The answer is many. Many serious crimes.