The pilot episode is a scene for scene remake of its French counterpart. Even some characters have the same name.
"High potential intellectual" (HPI) is defined by an above-average intelligence quotient (IQ) above 130.
The front view of the station is the old Highland Park Police Station. It's currently home to the Los Angeles Police Museum and is the city's oldest surviving police station.
Both main characters share similar names as the original French series: Karadec (surname) for the inspector and Morgan(e) (forename) for the HP character.