Episodes
41. ALL MUSCLE NO BRAKES
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 41st episode, Investigator Thad Labarre and Retired Investigator David Warnock share stories about the best pursuit vehicle, when Santa comes to town, and much more! Hosted by retired...
40. Shock the Monkey
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 40th episode, retired Officer Michael Finley tells us how Dallas SWAT took the blame for the death of a beloved Dallas Zoo primate, and retired Officer Andy Caceras shares what happens...
39. SMALL HANDS, BIG HORSE
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 39th episode, Sergeant Mike Rumfield and Officer Bryson Campbell share their funny stories about mounted patrol, SWAT tryouts, and more! Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford...
38. Carjack Me
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 38th episode, retired Officer Brandon Bray and Lieutenant Tank Douglas share their funny stories about traffic stops at strip clubs, weightlifting, people-lifting, carjacking, free police...
37. PANCAKE PURSUITS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 37th episode, Retired Officer David Laisure, Lieutenant Chris Damours, and Retired Officer Jim Richardson share wild and funny police stories about policing in Alaska, hitting your head...
36. RODENTS AND REPTILES
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 36th episode, Retired Sergeant Chris Leary and current Sergeant Don Tatum from Fort Worth PD share stories about creative props to pull pranks, what makes a cop scream in a bathroom, and...
35. AN OFFBEAT NEW YEAR
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 35th episode, Fort Worth Police Sergeant Danny Jwanowski and Corporal Adrian Allcon share stories about really long pranks, a legendary pursuit, and more! Hosted by retired police officer...
34. AN OFFBEAT CHRISTMAS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 34th episode, Dallas Police Officer, and host of ATO Bridging the Divide Podcast, Joe King and Rhome Police Officer Kris Garrett share their stories about academy pranks, lost prisoners,...
33. FIRE AND DARKNESS | Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 33rd episode, Sgt. Chuck Hubbard shares what happens when cops try to be firefighters, and Officer John Bush tells us why he's scared of dark buildings. Plus more! Hosted by retired...
32. JAX OFF
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 32nd episode, Officer Nate Johnson and Retired Officer Brandon Bray share stories about women in cars, the best/worst K9 prank ever, and a prank that keeps on giving. Police pranks are the...
31. BUTT METH
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 31st episode, Deputy Johnathan Hale tells us about his crappiest arrest ever. Retired Captain John Luna shares how to make finger-printing festive, and so much more! Hosted by retired...
30. WILD TURKEY DAY
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 30th episode, it's a Thanksgiving extravaganza! What are we thankful for at Offbeat? Any memorable Thanksgiving calls? How to butter up your turkey and your co-hosts. How to make Joann...
29. UGLY CRYING
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 29th episode, Retired Officer Doug Hutchison and Retired Officer Mark Vincent share their funny and true stories of police work including accidental discharge, cell phones on duty, and how...
28. Accidental Discharge
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 28th episode, Retired Officer Doug Hutchison and Retired Officer Mark Vincent share their funny and true stories of police work including accidental discharge, cell phones on duty, and how...
27. SLIPPERY SUSPECTS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 27th episode, Officer Adam Coleman and former Officer Tim McNicholas share their stories about arresting the wrong guy, how to talk to prostitutes, and when the lotion goes boom. Hosted...
26. THE VOODOO POLICE
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 26th episode, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin shares some of his memorable stories in law enforcement including an orphan escape, and retired officer John Pellizzari shares his most...
25. AIN'T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 25th episode, former Fleet Services Employee Casey Baker shares some of his strange encounters inside city vehicles, and retired Officers Rhonda Fields and Brandon Fields share their...
24. THE POOP ANGEL
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 24TH episode, retired Officer Chief David Gelsthorpe and retired Firefighter Kelly Gelsthorpe share stories about the different types of air required for police motorcycles, the Poo-rito,...
23. HOW TO WAKE UP AN AIRPORT
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 23rd episode, Retired Sergeant JC Prellezo (Miami Dade PD) tells the wild story how on prank led to the mobilization of an entire airport, and former Officer Mitchell Ellis (FWPD) share...
22. There was a Llama
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 22nd episode, retired Officer Russell Johnson and retired Officer Tye Bell share stories about screaming llamas, serving warrants at the wrong house, suspects falling through ceilings, and...
21. FORT WORTH VICE
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 21st episode, we go undercover with Detective Carmen and Officer Bell. Vice cops are on a whole other level when it comes to police stories, and here is your proof. Hosted by retired...
20. SURVIVORS AND CHARDONNAY
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 20th episode, surviving spouses of fallen officers have stories, too! Survivors Karen Freeto Rutherford, Gina Medlin, and Jenifer Hale Garrett share some of their favorite stories from...
19. THESE PIPES ARE MADE FOR BLOWING
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 19th episode, we've got cops who play the bagpipes. Officer James Babb also shares his most embarassing moment in his law enforcement career, and Retired Officer Steve Coyne talks about...
18. CROTCH SHOTS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 18th episode, former Dallas Police Officer and current Texas State Representative Frederick Frazier shares his experience with naked fugitives, and retired Officer Donny Tarter shares...