Olivia, a Police Officer Who Works in an Urban Area

Multiple Choice

Olivia, a police officer who works in an urban area of Winnipeg, is concerned about the increasing numbers of persons with mental illness (PwMI) she is encountering in her day-to-day duties. Many of the calls she responds to involve PwMI, and she often ends up arresting such individuals. Which of the following factors that influence the role and activities of police is this trend an example of?

A) downloading
B) legislation
C) diversity
D) government