Welcome to the Light Side of Law Enforcement

Season 1

Nov. 20, 2024

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...

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Nov. 13, 2024

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...

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Nov. 6, 2024

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...

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Oct. 30, 2024

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...

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Oct. 23, 2024

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...

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Oct. 16, 2024

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,...

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Oct. 9, 2024

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...

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Oct. 2, 2024

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...

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Sept. 18, 2024

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...

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Sept. 11, 2024

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...

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Aug. 28, 2024

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...

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Aug. 21, 2024

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...

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Aug. 14, 2024

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...

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Aug. 7, 2024

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...

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July 31, 2024

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...

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July 24, 2024

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...

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July 3, 2024

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...

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June 26, 2024

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...

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June 19, 2024

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...

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June 12, 2024

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. ...

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June 5, 2024

5. Can't Make This Up

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this fifth episode, Fort Worth Detective David Jwanowski and Forth Worth Officer Matt Putnam share stories about epic pranks, scary snakes, and horrendous stanks.  Hosted by retired police...

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May 29, 2024

4. POLICE DOWN UNDER

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this fourth episode, we hear stories from New South Wales Australia Sergeant Tamara Weir and 42-year police veteran Detective Steve Hayes which include cobweb kung-fu, rookie pranks, and more!...

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May 22, 2024

3. Beautifully Dysfunctional

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this third episode, former Dallas Area Rapid Transit police officer Emily Lloyd-Thompson shares multiple stories about her time as a homeless wrangler, and Farmers Branch Sergeant Dale Sikorsky...

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May 13, 2024

1. Bike Drops and Bluebonnets

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this inaugural episode, retired police officer Josh Jackson shares his experience with alligator interdiction, and how to arrive on scene with style. Detective Curtis Hadley shares how he made...

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