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[[Image:Joe Getraer.jpg|thumb|Joseph Getraer in [[the pilot episode]] ]] | |||
[[Image:Getraer.jpg|thumb|Sgt. Joseph Getraer]] | [[Image:Getraer.jpg|thumb|Sgt. Joseph Getraer]] | ||
'''Joseph Getraer''' was a sergeant | [[Image:CommishGetraer.jpg|thumb|Commissioner Joseph Getraer]] | ||
'''Joseph Getraer''' (b. 1945)<ref name="Ep219">{{cite episode | num = 219 | title = Bio-Rhythms}}</ref> was a sergeant of the [[California Highway Patrol]]'s [[CHP Central|Central Los Angeles Area Office]] (Southern Division) in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Although he was usually found in the station, he would occasionally go on patrol as a motor officer. In early 1978, he was selected as "Sergeant of the Month" for the CHP magazine.<ref name="Ep117">{{cite episode | num = 117 | title = Hitch-Hiking Hitch}}</ref> | |||
Joe is of Dutch ancestry. He is happily married to [[Betty Getraer|Betty]] and has a son, [[Timmy Getraer|Timmy]], and a daughter, [[Ellen Getraer|Ellen]]. A second son, [[Christopher Getraer|Christopher]], was born later in the series. | Joe is of Dutch ancestry. He is happily married to [[Betty Getraer|Betty]] and has a son, [[Timmy Getraer|Timmy]], and a daughter, [[Ellen Getraer|Ellen]]. A second son, [[Christopher Getraer|Christopher]], was born later in the series.<ref name="Ep407">{{cite episode | num = 407 | title = Satan's Angels}}</ref> | ||
He served in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. (He sheepishly admits that his time of service ran out before he could get promoted to Captain.)<ref name="Ep112">{{cite episode | num = 112 | title = Aweigh We Go}}</ref> | He served in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. (He sheepishly admits that his time of service ran out before he could get promoted to Captain.)<ref name="Ep112">{{cite episode | num = 112 | title = Aweigh We Go}}</ref> | ||
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He suffered an eye injury while on duty. While he was in the hospital recovering from the eye injury, he was nearly killed twice by a hitman. | He suffered an eye injury while on duty. While he was in the hospital recovering from the eye injury, he was nearly killed twice by a hitman. | ||
[[Harlan Arliss]]'s dog, [[Dave]], growls at Getraer whenever he walks by. | [[Harlan Arliss]]'s dog, [[Dave]], growls at Getraer whenever he walks by.<ref name="Ep203">{{cite episode | num = 203 | title = Family Crisis}}</ref> | ||
In his free time, Joe enjoys playing racquetball<ref name="Ep101">{{cite episode | num = 101 | title = Pilot}}</ref> and is an excellent handball player.<ref name="Ep219">{{cite episode | num = 219 | title = Bio-Rhythms}}</ref> | |||
As of 1999, Getraer is the [[CHP Commissioner]].<ref name="CHiPs99">{{cite episode | num = "CHiPs" '99 | title = "CHiPs" '99}}</ref> | As of 1999, Getraer is the [[CHP Commissioner]].<ref name="CHiPs99">{{cite episode | num = "CHiPs" '99 | title = "CHiPs" '99}}</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 21:58, 23 September 2014
| Joseph Getraer | |
| Actor | Robert Pine |
| Appears in | Seasons 1 through 6 (1977 - 1983) |
| Call Numbers | S4 (S3 in 6th season) |
| Badge Number | unknown |
Joseph Getraer (b. 1945)[1] was a sergeant of the California Highway Patrol's Central Los Angeles Area Office (Southern Division) in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Although he was usually found in the station, he would occasionally go on patrol as a motor officer. In early 1978, he was selected as "Sergeant of the Month" for the CHP magazine.[2]
Joe is of Dutch ancestry. He is happily married to Betty and has a son, Timmy, and a daughter, Ellen. A second son, Christopher, was born later in the series.[3]
He served in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. (He sheepishly admits that his time of service ran out before he could get promoted to Captain.)[4]
Joe is a self-proclaimed "closet expert on gem stones". He beat Bonnie in the CHP chess tournament.[5] and holds the track record of 47 seconds at the Malibu Grand Prix (mini-grand prix cars).[6]
He suffered an eye injury while on duty. While he was in the hospital recovering from the eye injury, he was nearly killed twice by a hitman.
Harlan Arliss's dog, Dave, growls at Getraer whenever he walks by.[7]
In his free time, Joe enjoys playing racquetball[8] and is an excellent handball player.[1]
As of 1999, Getraer is the CHP Commissioner.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Episode 219: "Bio-Rhythms"
- ↑ Episode 117: "Hitch-Hiking Hitch"
- ↑ Episode 407: "Satan's Angels"
- ↑ Episode 112: "Aweigh We Go"
- ↑ Episode 521: "The Game of War"
- ↑ Episode 404: "The Poachers"
- ↑ Episode 203: "Family Crisis"
- ↑ Episode 101: "Pilot"
- ↑ Episode "CHiPs" '99: ""CHiPs" '99"