Meet Officer Tommy Norman

For over two decades, Officer Tommy Norman has served the communities , Arkansas — not just with authority, but with authenticity. Known globally as the “Social Media Cop,” Tommy has built a legacy not on power, but on presence.
His approach to policing is deeply personal. He walks the neighborhoods, checks in with elders, shares laughs with children, and always makes time to listen. With millions of followers online and countless lives touched in real life, his mission is clear: to show that compassion belongs in a uniform.

Small gestures. Big change.

Here’s just a glimpse of the programs and outreach that make up The Norman Effect:

Shop with a Cop

Each year, Tommy partners with local businesses to provide backpacks, gift cards, and school supplies to students in need. For many, it’s their first time shopping with a positive role model by their side.

Dance & Connection

From sidewalk dance-offs to birthday celebrations, Tommy creates space for joy — proving that relationship-building can be as simple as showing up and sharing a laugh.

Daily Giving

Whether it’s delivering groceries, providing transportation, or supporting families in crisis, Tommy believes that no act of kindness is ever too small.

"Officer Norman didn’t just show up for my kids — he showed up for our entire block. He’s more than a cop, he’s family. Because of him, my son wants to become an officer too — one who leads with love.”

Tasha R., Little Rock, AR

“Officer Norman is doing something right. He’s what every city needs — someone who connects with our youth and meets them where they are, not where we expect them to be.”

Marcus D., 17, PAL Program Youth Mentor

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Real voices. Real stories. Real impact.

You don’t need a badge to make a difference.

Tommy’s heart leads him away from the spotlight and toward those most often ignored by society — the homeless, the underserved, the hurting. He believes real impact happens off-camera, off-script, and often, off the beaten path.