Episodes
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...
17. Unarmed Robbery
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 17th episode, from Prince George's County Maryland, Officer Scott Allen shares his "career story," and newly retired Officer John Pellizzari reminisces about his Cheech and Chong style...
16. SHOTGUN EXORCISM
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 16th episode, Detective Karla Vazquez former Officer Josh Cordell share what it's like to be policing while married, not one but TWO exorcisms, and more! Hosted by retired police officer...
15. PIRATES BACON & BONGS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 15th episode, Officer Carlos Henderson shares how NOT to talk over the radio and the creepiest bong he ever found, and retired Lieutenant Andrew Baxter (aka Drew Breasy) from the Comm...
14. WHAT HAPPENS AT THE LAKE
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 14th episode, retired Officer Andy Caceres tells us a fishing story that leaves the studio speechless, and Deputy Mark Lemons shares a story about one of his favorite drunks. Hosted by...
13. HOW MANY PICKLES DOES IT TAKE?
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 13th episode, retired officer Chris Clements is back for more fun, and he brought his friend Detective Denver Birchfield. They share stories from their time together at the Lewisville...
12. LET'S GET BIBLICAL
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 12th episode, newly retired deputy John Pellizzari shares what it was like running traffic for Noah's Ark, and Corsicana, Texas Police Officer Dante Johnson tells us how NOT to secure...
11, Peeping Tom's and Shot Glasses
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this eleventh episode, we're joined by Mayor Terry Lynne of Farmers Branch and Officer Jeff Pruett of Krugerville PD. In this episode, we discuss peeping Tom's, s'hot glasses, undrinkable...
10. Best Spinout Ever
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this tenth episode, we're joined by Officer Michael Britton and Officer Dave Wallace (retired). Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley. Website:...
9. RENEGADES AND RECLINERS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this ninth episode, Deputy Mark Lemons deploys a massive prank before breakfast, and Regional Emergency Management Coordinator Lauren Sanchez shares how she handles date requests from cat food...
8. THE BALLOON BANDIT
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this eighth episode, retired Massachusetts police officer Jim Barry shares how he terrorized his partner with eyeballs, and Detective Karla Vazquez tells how she came face to face with the...
7. WARRIORS AND ALIENS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this seventh episode, retired Rhode Island police officer David Turano shares a story about alien fighting, and Lewisville police officer Chris Clements tells us about the origin story of The...
6. OFFBEAT OR BEAT OFF?
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this sixth episode, Deputy John Pellizzari and Officer Mike Rumfield share their on the job stories about bathroom explosions, spider pranks, naked wrestling, and how dangerous the K9 can be. ...