I wouldn’t put it past the jackboot ruling class to do this, but it is pretty unlikely. Even here in CA where we have fireams registration, there is no direct link to vehicle license plates.
Computers eliminate the separation of databases.
Shows like NCIS and Person of Interest are not very far out on the timeline.
The PoPo State is essentially here.
You are a subject now rather than a citizen with public servants.
“Even here in CA where we have fireams registration, there is no direct link to vehicle license plates.”
LOL. Here is how it works: License plate -> insured drivers (you have to be insured, right?) -> state insurance agency -> state database -> datebases of CCW holders -> PD database -> cop’s car.
Seriously, computers make this TRIVIAL. And yes, it is SOP for the police state...
I wouldn’t put it past the jackboot ruling class to do this, but it is pretty unlikely. Even here in CA where we have fireams registration, there is no direct link to vehicle license plates.”
I live in CA too and I would not bet on that fact. If it does prove to be true, the states that do it can kiss good bye anyone having CCW. People will simply “carry.”
Maybe the cops just googled it.
Regards,
The link is through the DMV with the D/L number. With a license plate reader it wouldn't be much a stretch that when the License plate query comes back the D/L number comes back as well. If there is a CCW it would be linked to the D/L. In CA that would be somewhat rare due to the difficulty of getting a CCW.
In this case the LEO went fishing and query brought up the driver had a CCW and that started the fishing expedition.
In CA if a LEO finds a pistol that the owner legally owns he can read the S/N and description to his dispatch who goes offline then when the DMV database responds they can confirm the S/N and description. I have heard them do just that while monitoring traffic over a scanner.
Even here in CA where we have fireams registration, there is no direct link to vehicle license plates.
I wouldn’t be too sure of that. Mrs. Peet found her driver’s license photo in her electronic health-care record. In some states, the DMV shares info with data with other govt. agencies.