What Are Your Rights When Dealing With the Police? By 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?