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Why Shaquille O'Neal is installing home security systems in metro Atlanta

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Credit: Jennifer Brett

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Photo: Courtesy of Ring
By Jennifer Brett
May 6, 2017

Shaquille O'Neal is something of a Renaissance man, having made the transition from NBA star to analyst .. and comic actor, viral video star and even a one-time Lyft driver .

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Now he's putting in home security alarms in metro Atlanta. At 7'1" he is uniquely gifted at the installation part - but that's not what had him out on safety duty in a Clayton County neighborhood this week.

We tagged along to see what Shaq's latest gig is all about:

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