Episodes
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!
Hosted by retired...
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!
Hosted by retired...
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...
47. STRIPPERS AND PEE
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 47th episode, Fort Worth Police Sgt. Don Tatum tells us about drunk strippers ruining lunch, keeping urine off your pen, plus more, and we're joined by friends and sponsors Daniel and...
46. VINNIE MONTEZ
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 46th episode, we welcome Colorado Deputy and comedian Vinnie Montez. Vinnie share some of his funny stories in law enforcement like an old school roadside sobriety test, cop hobbies, and...
45. THE BODYGUARD
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 45th episode, retired Officers and (and spouses!) Pete and Angie Malik share stories about getting kicked by Chuck Norris, how to stop a foot chase, and more!
Hosted by retired police...
44. DAMN YANKEES
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 44th episode, retired officers Michael Dikovitsky and Russ Baer share stories about harassing New Yorkers, finding lost children before a tee time, and more!
Hosted by retired police...
43. SEVENTEEN BEERS
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 43rd episode, retired Officers David Laisure and Jim Richardson share stories about honest DUI suspects, the negative effects of pizza buffets while on-duty, and more!
Hosted by retired...
42. CUSTODIANS AND MURDER
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 42nd episode, Retired Dallas Police Detectives Kevin Navarro and John Palmer - who were featured on the First 48 - share stories about messing up in court, the easiest murder interrogation...
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...