You see it every Saturday night on 'Cops' - cops have no evidence, but ask to search the car. The perp coplies, and next thing you know, they're hauling him or her off to jail. The lesson is supposed to be "don't do drugs" or some such thing, but the real lesson is to never agree to a search.
The police do not have your best interests in mind.
The police do not have your best interests in mind.
I don't mean to present cops in a bad light. I know cops and am related to one. But, I agree with you that when you are stopped, you become a suspect. And yes, he did not stop you to wish you a nice day.