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Texas' tallest police officer? 7-foot-3 Jordan 'Tiny' Wilmore to be sworn in Tuesday
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brittany Taylor , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· July 6, 2026
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Key points Jordan "Tiny" Wilmore, who stands at 7-foot-3, will be sworn in as a police officer. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at Kemah City Hall.
A former basketball player is set to join the Kemah police department. Jordan "Tiny" Wilmore, who stands at 7-foot-3, will be sworn in as a police officer. His journey to becoming an officer has been an inspiration to many in Texas.
Wilmore's path to joining the department was not without challenges. He initially missed the state licensing exam by one point, but he persevered and continued training. He has since passed the exam.
Further details about Wilmore's swearing-in ceremony, including the time and location, are available from news outlets. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at Kemah City Hall.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
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