Handheld radios ("CC units") were about $3000 apiece back then, and were normally kept iin Sergeant's station wagons, used by footbeats,, and some specialized units (SIS) for stakeouts, etc.
LAPD had a hodge-podge of brands (Motorola, Repco, DuMont and others. The CC's shown on Adam-12 were Motorola HT-200's, and later, HT-20's. Until the UHF-repeaterized frequencies were beta-tested in Central Div. in the late-70's, and early 80's, the average PO had just the car radio.In several episodes, Reed goes into foot pursuit, while Malloy stays in the car, calls for assistance, and voices the direction of travel. Police work was made infinitely safer when the ROVER's were implemented. (Remote Out Of Vehicle Emergency Radio). KJC-625   See 4 other replies

OMG - Tom Reddin was Chief at the time of this episode. When "Crazy Ed" Davis (RIP) succeeded him, many, many rules that had been on paper but rarely used, like "Converting", were enforced big time. Malloy was a lucky boy!Converting an on-duty contact to a off-duty relationship was a big no-no. Sine PO's rub elbows with the cream of society (lol), the rule was enacted to keep the boys (officially, anyway) away from hookers, B-Girls, Madam Brenda Allen, etc.The Davis administration was probably the most draconian, discipline wise, until Bernard Parks became Chief, and IAD turned into a 2-shift operation, with a conga line of PO's coming before Trail Boards, many being fired. Bernie playing catch-up on his foes, writ large..   See 5 other replies

Honestly, I would have preferred to see this episode end another way. He was probably right, first time someone said no. I can't stand women like that at all - I was so disappointed when he caved and went on a "date" with her.   See 5 other replies

I really liked this episode. Of course, he satisfied her "cravings." LOL. Boy, he was one sexy guy, in that show. Very much a take charge kind of guy.   See 5 other replies

First off, I thought it was really really creepy that she kept stalking him, and all the rest of the cops thought it was funny. LOL! Things certainly are different from tv shows of the 60's to now. If that episode ran now, she'd have been arrested and charged with being a freaky stalker.I didn't get how Malloy ended the problem with her by taking her out either. The only thing I could come up with is that he behaved like a brutish pig - chewing his dinner with his mouth open, dropping food on his lap and dancing on her toes.   See 5 other replies

Um... I think the implication was that he satisfied her 'cravings'.   See 5 other replies