Joseph Getraer
| 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 was a sergeant in charge of the California Highway Patrol's Central Los Angeles Division in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Although he was usually found in the station, he would occasionally go on patrol as a motor officer.
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.
He served in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. (When Ponch asked why he never got promoted to Captain, Getraer sheepishly admits that his time of service ran out before he could get promoted.)[1]
Joe is a self-proclaimed "closet expert on gem stones". He beat Bonnie in the CHP chess tournament.[2] and holds the track record of 47 seconds at the Malibu Grand Prix (mini-grand prix cars).[3]
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.
As of 1999, Getraer is the CHP Commissioner.[4]
References
- ↑ Episode 112: "Aweigh We Go"
- ↑ Episode 521: "The Game of War"
- ↑ Episode 404: "The Poachers"
- ↑ Episode "CHiPs" '99: ""CHiPs" '99"