In this yet latest spin of celeb reality TV, B-list actor Steven Seagal shows off his license to kick butt as a Jefferson Parrish (JP) Louisiana officer. You'll get to see the martial arts master-"Under Siege," "Born to Raise Hell" and "Out for Justice" at his finest in his new series, "Steven Seagal: Lawman," which premiered yesterday on A&E and was the most-watched original series show for the network, averaging a record-breaking 3.5 million viewers, according to TVbythenumbers.com.

Over the last 20 years, mum has been the word regarding Seagal's part-time, unpaid job as a reserve deputy officer in the Jefferson Parrish Sheriff's office. The hefty action hero has not only helped to train fellow officers but is a marksman extraordinaire who has lent his expertise to the JP SWAT team. There are no scripts that are used in the filming of "Lawman," so whatcha see is whatcha get, real and raw.

Why has Seagal kept his double life such a secret and chosen not to make it fodder for the press all these years? According to A&E press notes:

"I've been working as an officer in Jefferson Parish for two decades under most people's radar. I've decided to work with A&E on this series now, because I believe it's important to show the nation all the positive work being accomplished here in Louisiana - to see the passion and commitment that comes from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office in this post-Katrina environment."

Seagal's motives for allowing the cameras to roll are pretty admirable. He hopes that some viewers will be so motivated by the work being done by law enforcement officers in JP that they'll join the ranks. After Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana lost many police officers, and Seagal sees his show as a kind of recruitment move.

But say it ain't so! Has the '90s invincible crime stopper called it quits as far as acting? Nah! Seagal just completed a Robert Rodriguez film, "Machete," with co-stars Robert DeNiro, Jessica Alba and Michelle Rodriguez, which will hit theatres in 2010.