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There is no denying Shaquille O’Neal is a man of many talents. Apart from having one of the best NBA careers one can think of, the 7-foot-1-inch giant has left his mark elsewhere.

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While most of the fans might be acquainted with Shaq’s career as an analyst, he is also a businessman, philanthropist, DJ, and police officer!

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Yes, you heard that right. Shaq is a registered cop. Moreover, he does not need a badge to commit himself to the police.

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After an unfortunate event that took the life of a cop in late 2021, Shaq stepped in to help. He offered a huge reward for anyone who would help the police in order to catch the absconded shooter. 

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Shaquille O’Neal helps the police in nabbing an offender

Who doesn’t love Shaquille O’Neal? He won 4 NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat among various other individual awards.

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Safe to say, he has left a sizeable mark in the world of the NBA. The same can be said about his other ventures. He is a successful businessman, DJ, and cop. 

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Interestingly enough, he was sworn in as a reserve officer with the Miami beach in 2005. What’s interesting is that he signed a contract with an annual salary of only $1 dollar! (Source: Bleacher Report)

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In one such instance of Shaq fulfilling his duties as a cop, he announced a massive reward to catch an offender. He announced a cash reward of $5,000 for anyone who helped find the shooter. (Source: New York Post)

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Interestingly enough, Shaquille O’Neal serves as the director of community relations in the sheriff’s office. Despite his superstar status, nothing has come easy for Shaq.

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He went through the standard procedure of becoming a cop. According to sources, he applied to become a Doral Reserve Officer. Furthermore, the city spokesperson stressed the fact that Shaq needs to go through all the standard procedures.

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After passing all his tests, O’Neal finally achieved his long-term dream of becoming a cop.

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