The Show’s Creator Had Law Enforcement Experience
Fans of the show will know that it was Rick Rosner who created CHiPs, but have you ever wondered how he got the idea for the show in the first place? Well, it all came from some real-life experiences he had while working in law enforcement.
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Rick befriended a couple of Los Angeles County cops while doing a scuba training seminar. He later decided to become a reserve deputy with the LA County Sheriff’s Department. During a coffee break, he saw a couple of young California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers riding their motorcycles, and the idea for the show was born.