Whatever dude, they both said that when they run the plates it tells them if the owner has a CHL. It may not do so in your county/city where you used to work, etc. but it does here. I don't know if other places have this ability, just assumed they did.
I would also think that the check has the ability to check out that individual that regirstered the car, and not just a name as you claim. Otherwise how would they be alerted to outstanding warrants. Pretty sure the state has the ability at some level to differentiate between folks with the same name. Somehow the CHL is attached or gets attached through some computer process and it shows up inside their car.
Kinda waiting for an active duty member to chime in if they have that high speed stuff where they work.
When a stop is initiated the "28" (License Plate) is run. This returns the vehicle info and registered owner.
After making contact with the individual and obtaining their Drivers License, Their "27" "29" is run. Drivers license number and warrant check respectively. The "27" or drivers license return will then show CHL status if their is one.
This is where the stories of officers coming back to the car a second time upset that the CHL was not produced.
They go back to run the DL and warrant check then return to vehicle.
Hope this helps
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