Confidential license plates

[Zedrek]

I work for the Department of Corrections as a non peace officer and got the confidential license plates through the DMV. You have to reapply when you get a new car. My question is is it really necessary? Can somebody easily find my info without it in place if they aren't LEO?

[TRICKSTER]

All it takes is the wrong person having a friend or relative at the DMV. If you work for the Department of Corrections, you should know how the gangs work and the reach they have.

[Heiko]

Why wouldn't you? Two minutes and a stamp. Do it.

[Zedrek]

All it takes is the wrong person having a friend or relative at the DMV. If you work for the Department of Corrections, you should know how the gangs work and the reach they have.

Yeah I know but it's just as easy to follow me home from the parking lot.

[TRICKSTER]

Yeah I know but it's just as easy to follow me home from the parking lot.

It shouldn't be if you take your job seriously. No one is forcing you to get the confidentiality. If you don't think you need it, don't do it.

[DSB]

Yeah I know but it's just as easy to follow me home from the parking lot.

Given that you live in Visalia, I'm guessing you work at Corcoran? In the Visalia area, it should be REALLY hard for someone to follow you home if you pay attention to your own surroundings.

Why are you even hesitating to get the confidential protection on your plates? It's filling out one form -- takes five minutes.

[Watchur6]

Any resource that's available to help your security is a plus. I suppose someone could follow you home but having your head on a swivel should help prevent that.

[Harts510]

Put your name/address in google and see what pops up. If nothing does then it would be a good idea to complete confidentiality again. But if your address and picture of your house pops up like 99% of us, let sleeping dogs lie.

[Notorious]

When I go to the DMV or AAA, the worker always has to ask me for my DL because they say they can't pull up my info on the screen... wonder if they just want to verify my address so they can sell the info to the gangs?

[skyscraper]

Sorry to thread jack, but what are you guys talking about by confidential license plates? Im going into the academy in January and I've never heard anything like this. Would this be something I should do when I graduate?

[mixicus]

Skyscaper- yes, once you are on with a dept. Some depts. will require you to be off training or probation before they allow you to get the form, others will strongly encourage you in the FT process.

[skyscraper]

Skyscaper- yes, once you are on with a dept. Some depts. will require you to be off training or probation before they allow you to get the form, others will strongly encourage you in the FT process.

Thank you Sir. I will look into this after the academy.

[Notorious]

Thank you Sir. I will look into this after the academy.

You can always ask your coordinating sergeant as to your department's specific policy regarding confidential license plates. No harm in learning.

[Sutterduckhunter]

If someone wants to find you, they will find you. Confidential plates are overrated and provide a false sense of security. Just be aware of vehicles when you drive home and don't be a creature of habit.

[code33]

1808.4 CVC

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d02/vc1808_4.htm

Sorry to thread jack, but what are you guys talking about by confidential license plates? Im going into the academy in January and I've never heard anything like this. Would this be something I should do when I graduate?