Matt Horeczko

  Police officers are also responsible for arrests in addition to protecting and serving the public. Some police officers have "arrest goals" or "arrest quotas" that must be met each week. According to Matt Horeczko , you are more likely to get arrested when a police officer stops you on the street, in your car, or knocks on a high door. Do you need to speak with a police officer? Does the officer have the right to search your car or home? If you refuse, what will happen? Following are some general rules and factors to consider before speaking with police officers. Generally, if a police officer does not suspect you of a particular crime, you do not have to answer questions or submit to a search. The information provided, however, can be used against you or on others if you consent - that is, if you agree to speak to a police officer or if you agree to be searched. Your consent, then, allows the officer to do things that he or she would otherwise not be able to do.