Primeval, Series 1

Claudia:
The police have charged Dianne Johnson.

Lester:
I know.

Claudia:
We have to intervene!

Lester:
We're not going to do that.

Claudia:
Why not?

Lester:
Because I won't allow this story to become public property. At least in prison the newspapers can't get hold of her.

Claudia:
So you're just going to let them lock up an innocent and traumatized girl?

Lester:
Of course it's undesirable, but it would be far worse to release her to cause panic and disorder. I'll see that the charges are dropped once the immediate crisis is under control.

Claudia:
That could take months!

Lester:
And would you rather tell the police that an ancient sea monster is cruising our swimming pools consuming lifeguards? I know the injustice stings, but the correct decision is often painful. That's the burden of government.