Shaq To Volunteer For Tempe Police Department

linedrivekid123 · Post #1 » by **linedrivekid123** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:43 am

Criminals beware - Shaq Attack is headed to a town near you.

Tempe police confirmed Phoenix Suns All-Star Shaquille O'Neal is set to become a volunteer with the Tempe Police Department, department spokeswoman Sgt. Cindy Davies said Tuesday.

"It's very nice when we get people to volunteer and Shaq has been such a leader in our community," Davies said.

O'Neal, acquired by the Phoenix Suns in a trade in February, visited the police station March 20 and filled out an application to be a volunteer, according to Davies.

Davies added that she didn't know if the Suns center planned to start volunteering during the basketball season or why he chose Tempe.

``I imagine he's probably busy,'' Davies said. ``But if his schedule allows it, we're not going to turn him away and say 'Oh no, it's basketball season, you need to go to the games.'''

Police department volunteers assist in a range of activities, from handing out flyers to acting as an interpreter.

O'Neal, acquired from the Miami Heat on Feb. 6, would be given a volunteer assignment based on how the skills he could provide fit with the department's current needs, Davies said.

O'Neal previously served as a reserve officer with the Miami Beach Police Department while playing for the Heat.

``Certainly we're very grateful he's going to be volunteering and giving back to the community,'' Davies said. ``It's fantastic for such a leader like him.''

Davies said the department won't have to special order him a uniform because Tempe police volunteers typically wear polo shirts.

"It's just so great to see somebody like Shaq coming to volunteer and help out with the community," Davies said. "He's such a leader and we hope others can follow in his footsteps."

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-SDU- · Post #2 » by **-SDU-** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:18 am

noice

perhaps he can arrest some referees?

BringinDaRuckus · Post #3 » by **BringinDaRuckus** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:25 am

I called it. That was one of Shaqs perks for coming over to the Suns. To have an opportunity to work with the hard-nosed Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Those two together would be the scariest crime fighting duo. Period.

impulsenine · Post #4 » by **impulsenine** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:57 am

Maybe he can drag Doris in by those big ass ears when he goes to Scottsdale.

WTFsunsFTW · Post #5 » by **WTFsunsFTW** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:04 am

Attention criminals:

Crime night has been rescheduled to game night.

Please plan accordingly.

Thank you,
Mgmt.

scootfu602 · Post #6 » by **scootfu602** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:29 am

Don't really like the idea of looking directly at his crotch when he is saying " can I see your license and registration". That's enough to keep me from speeding.

Post #7 » by **NO-KG-AI** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:33 am

Hell hath no fury like the Big Solaris.

Post #8 » by **TASTIC** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:35 pm

I'd love to see Shaq do the 'meow' gag from Super Troopers...would be GOLD

Post #9 » by **tsherkin** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:19 am

TASTIC wrote:I'd love to see Shaq do the 'meow' gag from Super Troopers...would be GOLD

Seconded... "Do you know meow fast you were going just meow?"

bruno sundov · Post #10 » by **bruno sundov** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:33 pm

what is up with Shaq's meltdown during the boston game? Do yo guys ee that a lot from him?

BringinDaRuckus · Post #11 » by **BringinDaRuckus** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:00 pm

bruno sundov wrote:what is up with Shaq's meltdown during the boston game? Do yo guys ee that a lot from him?

I guess working for the Tempe Police Department has taken its' toll on him...?

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