The Police are a band formed in London in the late 70's. At their release of their 3rd album in 1980, they also received their 3rd UK #1 with "Don't Stand So Close To Me". This was also the Best selling song of 1980. They won 3 BRIT Awards and 6 Grammy Awards as a band. In the mid-80's each of the members began to start their own solo careers. They are known for being the first New Wave band to achieve mainstream success. In 2007, they reunited to go on tour for the first time in about 20 years.