 As part of Parker 's modernization efforts , the newspaper unit became the " Public Information Division " with Captain Stanley Sheldon in charge . He and Gene had known each other since Roddenberry attended Los Angeles City College . Roddenberry became Parker 's speech writer , and wrote of the Chief 's professional philosophy in the in @-@ house magazine , The Beat , in September 1952 . He reputedly based the Star Trek character Spock on Parker 's rational and unemotional behavior . In this new office , he worked alongside Don Ingells , who would go on to create Fantasy Island , and write episodes for Star Trek such as " The Alternative Factor " . The Association for Professional Law Enforcement was founded on November 12 , 1952 , with Roddenberry as one of the founding members and spokesman . He said at the time that : " We are of the opinion that professional ethics and practical police work are completely compatible and we intend to meet together to promote this compatibility . " Following this , Roddenberry began a correspondence with Erle Stanley Gardner , creator of the Perry Mason novels . The duo would record audio letters and send them to each other . Gardner forwarded Roddenberry 's comments to Harry Steeger , who felt that he and Roddenberry had similar opinions on law enforcement . Gardner began to seek Roddenberry 's opinion of his work , including allowing him a preview of The Court of Last Resort . 
