You are approached by a college student who states that his college is working with a physician on a project that examines the types of violent trauma occurring within your jurisdiction. He then asks you if he may see copies of all patient care reports that involved patients who were either stabbed or shot. Who would be the best person to contact regarding this request?

A) Your service's medical director
B) Your service's privacy officer
C) The physician overseeing the research project
D) The state department of EMS

B