Why do cops always say, "Help us to help you?" In Tennessee, as in every state in the union, you're not required to talk to the police. If the police say, "Help us help you," they're investigating something that maybe you don't realize they're investigating. The important thing for you to remember is you always have the right to say, "I don't answer questions without a lawyer." It's seven easy words, and you've heard me say them many, many times before. So why would you engage in conversation with this police officer who just wants to help