A setback almost stopped his dream of becoming a Texas police officer — until an unexpected mentor stepped in.

When recruits were punched and tackled during a role-playing exercise at the Texas game wardens academy last year, they were taking part in a longstanding police training tradition that critics say ...

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is sponsoring former basketball player Jordan Wilmore in his quest to become Texas' tallest ...

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal announced he will sponsor the police academy expenses for Jordan Wilmore, a 7-foot-3-inch ...

The current NBA analyst has agreed to cover a Kemah police recruit's living expenses for several months so he can prepare to ...

Shaquille O’Neal is sponsoring a young man who 7-foot-3 as he reattempts the police academy after narrowly missing the ...

The 7-foot-1 NBA icon is staring up at his next big challenge — Jordan Wilmore, a former professional basketball player with ...

Shaquille O’Neal is sponsoring a 7-foot-3 aspiring Texas police officer after he narrowly missed passing his state exam.

When recruits were repeatedly punched and tackled during a role-playing exercise at the Texas game wardens academy last year, they were taking part in a longstanding police training tradition that cri ...

Shaquille O’Neal supports Jordan Wilmore's quest to become Texas's tallest cop, sponsoring his academy reattempt after ...

I found out about (Jordan Wilmore) through jealousy,” Shaquille O’Neal said. “I thought I was the tallest, handsomest cop in ...

The Norwich Police Department swore in three new recruits during a ceremony held at the police station Jan. 7.