Becoming special sheriff won’t be easy for Shaq

[Buddha]

CLEVELAND (AP)—Becoming one of Ohio’s uniformed officers won’t be a cakewalk for Shaquille O’Neal(notes).

Hoping to further his off-the-court career in law enforcement, the Cleveland Cavaliers star has applied to become a special deputy in the Buckeye state. But the (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported Sunday that O’Neal must pass an examination and undergo training first.

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy is currently reviewing O’Neal’s qualifications.

“It appears that Mr. O’Neal will need to undergo substantial additional training as well as successful completion of the state certification examination before he can become a certified peace officer in the state of Ohio,” said Holly Hollingsworth, spokeswoman for the state attorney general.

O’Neal would not be allowed to carry a gun and make arrests without that training, Hollingsworth said. If approved, O’Neal would have the right to carry a gun and make arrests but he would not be a paid, formal employee.

Last month Cuyahoga County Sheriff Bob Reid notified the state academy, which determines officers’ eligibility, that he will make O’Neal a deputy if he is approved by the state.

O’Neal previously served roles with law enforcement agencies in Arizona, Virginia and Florida. The sheriff’s Office submitted additional paperwork from Arizona to the state last week on behalf of O’Neal.

O’Neal wants the state certification to work with the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children task force, Reid said.

O’Neal will need to complete 30 of hours of police training within six months and pass both the Ohio police examination and a shooting test in order to maintain the appointment, Hollingsworth said.

O’Neal shot targets at a sheriff’s shooting range last week, and results from that test and his fingerprints were submitted to the state, Reid said.

Special sheriffs are often used to supplement law enforcement staffing for special events. They typically include retired officers who use the commission to work private security jobs.

Information from: The Plain Dealer, Cleveland OH Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - cleveland.com

And heres to hoping he fails!

[Meloshow]

Shaq won't get taken seriously. Dude will be walking down the street people will want photos and shit. Not to mention people will just run off on him knowing they'll get away for sure.

[Supercool_Beas]

^ Agreed. I don't think Shaq would take it seriously either, he'll ask ppl to taste his ass or they get fined or sent to jail.

[Charles aka Cockmunch]

Shaq won't get taken seriously. Dude will be walking down the street people will want photos and shit. Not to mention people will just run off on him knowing they'll get away for sure.

lol fuck off i bet shaq is quicker than your ass

shaq would be a mad cop i sure wouldnt break the laws knowing that shaq might jump on me

[Buddha]

I don't get why he is even trying to become a cop. I guess for publicity? It's rather pointless when you've got as much money as he has. I guess he gets bored.

[billtimore]

there is no way his family and accountant would allow him to actually do policing. he has way too much money at stake to perform a police duty and risk being shot,robbed, or killed by a potential criminal.



shaq is a joke. gil > shaq. fuck gil's skanky fiancee.