All cops... will normally 'run' the names of the people they deal with just in case. If you are a witness instead of a 'subject' they will probably do it later when they are writing up their formal report. I understand the success rate for this tactic is low but it helps find a few people every day and it's a low-cost tool.
If you are a passenger in a traffic-type of stop it is not normal for your ID to be requested.
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. I just watch too much TV and cruise the internet. Always check with your attorney before shooting your mouth off, to a cop.
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