Meet Officer Tommy Norman

Born to parents Modena and Dean Norman, Norman Graduated from Ole Main High School in 1990. Between 1991 and 1998, he worked many jobs in the nursing & mental health field. He worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Riley's Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. Norman was also a mental health worker at Pinnacle Pointe Hospital (courtesy of interview with Mr. Norman).
Norman is known for building relationships within the communities he works in as it’s called positive community policing. For years Norman has amassed a positive reputation for police officers in central Arkansas and beyond. Norman’s unorthodox approach to policing includes thousands of video posts, pictures and daily interactive engagement at the Boys & Girls Clubs and the Police Athletic League with those that he protects and serves. He uses social media [Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram] and a variety of ways to inspire the world, a world where too often police are seen in a negative light with brutality, abuse of force and poor relationships with citizens. He is credited for doing things like presenting 50 NLRSD students with backpacks and $50 gift cards from Shoe Carnival in August to purchase shoes, starting the “Shop with a Cop” program to help financially struggling students or just dancing with the children

A Different Kind of Policing

Tommy believes that effective policing begins with listening, empathy, and presence. His work with communities of color has shown that trust isn’t earned through intimidation, but through consistent compassion. His viral social media presence isn’t for fame — it’s to highlight the beauty and resilience of people society too often forgets.
Whether it's delivering shoes to kids, visiting the sick, or simply dancing with teens at a park, Officer Norman shows that love and accountability can coexist in law enforcement.

💖 Alyssa’s Legacy

Officer Tommy Norman’s late daughter, Alyssa, was a vibrant and compassionate soul whose spirit continues to inspire his mission. Her legacy lives on through his unwavering dedication to community service and his efforts to uplift those who feel unseen. In every act of kindness, Norman carries her memory forward — honoring her light by spreading love and hope wherever he goes.

❤️ Overcoming a Health Scare

In 2022, Officer Norman faced a life-threatening heart attack that put everything into perspective. The experience served as a powerful reminder of life’s fragility — but also its purpose. After a strong recovery, he returned with even more passion to serve others, embracing each day with gratitude, humility, and a deeper commitment to making a difference.

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.