Apr 17, 2024 · Have you ever wondered if the towering NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is actually a police officer? It may sound like an unusual career path, but the answer is a resounding yes – Shaq is indeed a real law enforcement officer with multiple agencies.

Jul 15, 2020 · O'Neal was at South Beach at 3 AM when he saw the man yell homophobic slurs at a couple before throwing a bottle and hitting them. O'Neal followed the man who fled in his car, flagging down an officer who eventually arrested the man.

Aug 7, 2023 · Shaquille O'Neal may be a real sheriff's deputy, but he has also played a police officer in Adam Sandler's 2013 movie Grown Ups 2. O'Neal portrayed the character of Officer Fluzoo, the younger...

Jan 21, 2015 · DORAL, Fla. -- Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal is now a reserve police officer in South Florida. Doral Police Chief Donald De Lucca swore the retired basketball player in during a ceremony...

Sep 17, 2023 · O’Neal filmed a police recruitment video for the Los Angeles Port Police in authentic Shaq-style. It is larger than life like the big man himself. His brief police stint is also a quick reminder that even the celebrity cop isn’t immune to justice.

Dec 6, 2016 · CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Shaquille O’Neal was sworn in as a Clayton County sheriff’s deputy Saturday, making the 7-foot tall celebrity the tallest deputy in the county’s history. “Welcome to the crime fighting family Shaq!!,” Sheriff Victor Hill posted on Facebook.

Shaquille O’Neal, a former NBA superstar, has long been committed to supporting law enforcement and fostering positive community relationships. With a deep interest in public safety, O’Neal has served as a reserve officer in multiple agencies, including the Los Angeles Port Police and Miami Beach Police Department.

Mar 19, 2024 · Unsurprisingly, the 15-time All-Star has seen some wild things during his time as an officer, and he shared a story about how a guy with all sorts of firearms decided not to get into a shootout with police because he was a Los Angeles Lakers fan.

Oct 3, 2024 · Shaquille O’Neal would have become a full-time cop if he hadn’t pursued basketball. The loyal Dallas Cowboys fan could have been the perfect man to be on the grid. Rather than dwelling on what he could have been, the 4x NBA champ has always focused on just doing it!

Jul 31, 2021 · Shaquille O’Neal is best known for his dominance on the basketball court, and then his Inside the NBA role, but he was also a police officer once. Well, not exactly a legit police officer, but he was a member of the reserve police force in South Florida in 2015.