Police in 'Greatest Hits' Initiative

Norris Rhylname reports from Scotland Yard
Home Secretary David Blunkett today announced his latest initiative against crime: more exciting police sirens. The traditional nee-naw-nee-naw sirens were replaced several years ago with US style whoo-whoo-whoo ones to make car chases sound better on Police, Camera, Action!, but this new measure involves cranking the dramatic tension up further by replacing the treble of sirens with the throbbing beat of a drum solo.

"This is a bold move, and a great boost in the fight against crime," said Chief Commisioner Tom Tomson, "we'll be looking to have about a hundred solos available, so our officers can really get into the occasion with, for example, the Miami Vice theme by Jan Hammer. We'll also have a special drum roll for when we're about to apprehend a villain, followed by a cymbal clash for the completion of the arrest".