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Shaq’s Badge of Honor: NBA Great Reflects on His Dream to Serve as Sheriff

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has revealed that beyond his legendary basketball career and TV analyst work, he’s long aspired to be remembered as a sheriff, not just a sports star, underscoring his deep interest in law enforcement and community service. O’Neal’s law-enforcement journey includes attending the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Reserve Academy, serving as a reserve police officer with the Los Angeles Port Police and as a Miami-Dade-area sheriff’s deputy, and receiving honorary law-enforcement titles over the years, reflecting his respect for the profession and his desire to contribute beyond the court. His comments highlight how, for him, policing isn’t just a celebrity sideline but a meaningful way to impact community trust and public safety.

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