It's Park And Recreatio With Cops

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Both The Office and Parks and Recreation were big hits for NBC. Many of the show's writers and actors have worked on one or both shows. For instance, Chelsea Peretti worked as a writer for Parks and Recreation, and even made an appearance on the show.

Networks were looking for the next show to come along after Dunder Mifflin and Pawnee. Schur was sure to pitch the show like Parks and Recreation, but with cops.