Shaquille O'Neal honored as honorary FBI special agent in Virginia
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Shaquille O’Neal was named an honorary FBI special agent at a ceremony at the FBI National Academy in Virginia on September 17. FBI Director Kash Patel presented O’Neal with the honor as recognition of his support for law enforcement. During his speech, O'Neal humorously suggested that attendees should arrest his longtime colleague Charles Barkley. The two have shared a longstanding banter, originally stemming from their competitive playing days. O'Neal's involvement in community relations is also noteworthy, as he is the community relations chief for the Henry County Police Department.
- •O’Neal honored as honorary FBI agent on September 17.
- •FBI Director Kash Patel presented the accolade.
- •O’Neal humorously called for Barkley's arrest during his speech.
- •The ceremony took place at the FBI National Academy in Virginia.
- •O’Neal serves as community relations chief for the Henry County Police Department.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaq named honorary FBI special agent
- 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Shaq jokingly asks for Charles Barkley’s arrest as he gets appointed honorary FBI agent
"Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley’s banter extends well outside the sets of ‘Inside the NBA’ and another example of that was evident at a recent FBI graduation ceremony. The four-time NBA champion was named an honorary FBI Agent by FBI Director Kash Patel at the FBI National Academy in Virginia.
"Shaquille O’Neal, an NBA Hall-of-Famer known locally for his support of law enforcement, was honored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 1:00 AMNBA Hall-of-Famer Shaq named honorary FBI special agent
Shaquille O’Neal, an NBA Hall-of-Famer known locally for his support of law enforcement, was honored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 12:57 AMShaq jokingly asks for Charles Barkley’s arrest as he gets appointed honorary FBI agent
Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley’s banter extends well outside the sets of ‘Inside the NBA’ and another example of that was evident at a recent FBI graduation ceremony. The four-time NBA champion was named an honorary FBI Agent by FBI Director Kash Patel at the FBI National Academy in Virginia.
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