In the passage provided, Dickens characterizes the police as somewhat ineffectual and misguided in their approach to solving the attack on Mrs. Joe. They are described as having "obviously wrong people" and failing to adapt their ideas to the circumstances, which suggests a lack of competence. Additionally, their behavior while hanging out at the Jolly Bargemen adds to the impression that they are more concerned with their image than with actually solving the case.
Given these details, the best fit for how Dickens characterizes the police would be:
A) Uninterested and incapable