A well-dress man, waiting for his bus, moves to the side of a bridge to shield himself from the cold wind of November.A police officer stops to speak with him to find out what he is doing and why he is standing where he is.The only reason for the stop is the colour of the man's skin.What is this an example of?

A) a wellness check
B) racial profiling
C) discrimination
D) a hate crime

Racial Profiling

Any action undertaken for reasons of safety, security, or public protection that relies on stereotypes to treat persons differently; while it is most often used in reference to policing practices, it is not a term limited to the context of criminal justice.

Police Officer

A member of the police force, tasked with enforcing law and order, providing public safety, and preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activities.