John Desmarais Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Wasn't someone recently asking about deputizing superheroes? LOS ANGELES (Feb. 14) - The Incredible Hulk is now a county sheriff's department reserve deputy. Lou Ferrigno, 54, who played the green-skinned monster on the CBS TV show from 1977 to 1982, was sworn in during a ceremony Monday night. "My father was a police officer with the New York Police Department; I've always had a high respect for officers," Ferrigno told The Associated Press. "I want to give back to the community, and I want to work with young kids, help them get off drugs." Ferrigno began training to become a reserve deputy last September after passing a background check. He completed training in firearms, first aid, and high speed driving techniques and was recognized as "an outstanding trainee" by Sheriff Lee Baca. Ferrigno will serve at least 20 hours a month, help recruit new deputies and work with the sheriff's Youth Activities League and the Special Victims Bureau, which assists abused children. Ferrigno was a bodybuilder before he starred on the TV show. The late actor Bill Bixby played mild-mannered scientist David Bruce Banner who, as Ferrigno, turned into a Herculean, green-skinned monster whenever he lost his temper. He switched back to Bixby's character as soon as he calmed down. In recent years, Ferrigno has appeared as himself on the CBS sitcom "The King of Queens." 02/14/06 01:22 EST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Re: Hulk Smash! And then writes a traffic ticket? Cool! Does he rip the doors off of offenders' cars and roll them into the ditch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSword Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Re: Hulk Smash! And then writes a traffic ticket? Wow! That's a great way for him to use his time, recognition and his fame. Glad to know there are still heroes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Re: Hulk Smash! And then writes a traffic ticket? I know Shaq was taking police training. They'll make an interesting superteam when they're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbullet Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Re: Hulk Smash! And then writes a traffic ticket? I know Shaq was taking police training. They'll make an interesting superteam when they're done. The Hulk and Steel together? Weird. But seriously, Shaq was doing it in LA but apparently is/was completing it in Miami. I have to give a some respect to a couple of guys who choose to give back to the community that way… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Serpent Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Re: Hulk Smash! And then writes a traffic ticket? Helps when you can arrest your own stalkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austenandrews Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Re: Hulk Smash! And then writes a traffic ticket? If a player fouls Shaq, is that Assaulting a Police Officer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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