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Meanie[_6_]

On 12/18/2016 12:25 PM, wrote:
On Sun, 18 Dec 2016 11:43:25 -0500, Meanie wrote:

On 12/18/2016 11:07 AM, trader_4 wrote:
On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 4:49:06 PM UTC-5, Meanie wrote:
On 12/17/2016 4:20 PM, (PeteCresswell) wrote:
Per Meanie:
Depending on the issue (infraction or investigation), will ask for
personal info, then verify with records. If it's an infraction, they can
actually detain until they verify the info. If an investigation, they
can also verify but can't detain until verification.

I am guessing that the issue will soon become moot because of
electronic/biometric means of identification: point the camera, push the
button, and back comes the person's info.

Almost but unless one has a criminal record, photos wouldn't be readily
available. Much other info is obtainable, which is why they will usually
discover if one is lying.

DRiver's licenses have photos and are readily available to LEO online.

Not true. The DMVs have the photos on file, not the police departments.
The photo ID is a simple method to confirm the info on the card and the
photo matches the person who possesses it.

I would bet the photo is available to the cop on his lap top if they
have one. Our deputy cars look like the bridge of the Enterprise these
days. They certainly have connectivity to most of the data the state
has. The guy who works community services showed me the stuff he has.
Just typing in my tag number opens a plethora of information including
access to my D/L photo, the fact that I have a CCW license and if he
pokes around a little, stuff about my boat or even fishing license. He
started getting uncomfortable at me seeing all he can see and changed
the subject. We talked about his radio for a while.

I won;t dispute the possibility, if not already available, for some
departments but I can assure you it's not common. My line of work also
provides me the ability to gather your info from your tag as well, the
higher authorities have more. It's just a matter of the department size
and available funds to install the systems. Also consider whether the
DMV makes it easily available.