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When Sherman guest-starred on an episode of the Jack Webb television series Emergency! ("Fools," season 3, episode 17, aired 1/19/1974), he found a new calling that focused more on his personal life, and he eventually left the public spotlight and became an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). He soon volunteered with the Los Angeles Police Department, working with paramedics, and giving CPR and first aid classes. Sherman officially became a technical reserve officer with the Los Angeles Police Department in the 1990s, a position in which he still holds today. Sherman was later promoted to Captain status in the Los Angeles Police Department. For over a decade he has served as a medical training officer at the Los Angeles Police Academy, instructing thousands of police officers in first aid and CPR. He was named LAPD’s Reserve Officer of the Year in 1999.
Sherman also became a reserve Deputy Sheriff in 1999 with the San Bernardino County deputy sheriff continuing his CPR/emergency training of new deputy hires. Sherman retired from the sheriffs Department in 2010, but continues with the LAPD. According to Sherman, "I've been bestowed a mountain of blessings. I felt a need to start giving back." The entertainer subsequently received several awards for his humanitarian efforts.
Sherman founded the Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation. His organization coordinates medical services at many community and charity events in southern California.
Sherman built a one-fifth scale model of Disneyland's Main Street, made entirely by hand in his yard at his home. His replica of "Disney's Main Street" has been featured on many television shows and news programs.
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