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Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement

Funny. Wild. And true. Offbeat police stories told by the officers who lived them.

May 13, 2025

53. AUSTRALIAN INVASION

We've been INVADED! From the New South Wales Police Force, Sgt. Tamara Weir and Detective Alex Burdett share hilarious police stories including British spy level driving skills, brothel bathroom observations, and MORE! Hosted...

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May 6, 2025

52. A CAR FULL OF NUNS

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 52nd episode, Fort Worth Police Lt. Steve Myers shares hilarious stories about destroying a squad car, what NOT to give a suicidal person, how to respond to nun-compliant citizens, and...

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April 29, 2025

51. STINK BOMBS AND K9 HUMPS

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 51st episode, 
former Officer Steve Alexander and former officer and Air Marshall Jeff Parkerson share stories about stinky pranks, expendable rookies, a romantic story between a K9 and...

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April 22, 2025

50. EPIC BEER RUN

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 50th episode, retired Chief Scott Roder and retired Corporal Pat Hannon share stories about a good robbery stop, bad timing with a flashbang, party crashing, and more!

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April 15, 2025

49. MAN VS MACHINE

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 49th episode, retired Detective Bob Allwardt and retired Deputy Constable Bonnie Watt share stories about a convenience store shootout, confiscating a Rolex, and more!

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April 8, 2025

48. BAD NEIGHBORS

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 48th episode, retired Dallas Police Sgt. and former Dallas Police Association President Mike Mata shares funny stories about trainees who can't drive, what happens when your neighbors show...

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