Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement

Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement

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

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June 11, 2025 53 mins
In this 56th episode, police officers Carolynn Gilmore and Jake Bouldin share funny, wild, and true stories about lost K9s, attic dwellers, arrest free zones, and more! 

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
 
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.

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In this 55th episode, retired officers Jimmy Womack and Ricky Hale share stories about a female flasher, a horny K9, surprise snakes, and more! Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
 
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.

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May 28, 2025 54 mins
In this 54th episode, retired officers Pete and Angie Malik share hilarious stories about hooker cops, policing bikini models, chicken pranks, and more! These are funny, wild, and true police stories told by the cops who lived them. Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
 
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.

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May 14, 2025 50 mins
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 by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.

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May 7, 2025 54 mins
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 more!
 
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.

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April 30, 2025 51 mins
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 his blanket, and more!

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and retired officer Josh Jackson.

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April 23, 2025 50 mins
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 police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.

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Alexander Financial Management

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April 16, 2025 52 mins
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 police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.


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Alexander Financial Management

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April 9, 2025 57 mins
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 up to your undercover job, and more!

Hosted by retired police officers Steve Rutherford and Josh Jackson with a special appearance by survivor Karen Freeto Rutherford.

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April 2, 2025 51 mins
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 Kerri Cook from Cook DFW Roofing and Restoration.

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson. 

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Alexander Financial Management

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March 26, 2025 51 mins
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 more! Get Vinnie's tour info and more at Vinnie Montez Comedy

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson. 

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March 19, 2025 50 mins
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 officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson. 

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Alexander Financial Management

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March 12, 2025 49 mins
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 officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.

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Alexander Financial Management

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March 5, 2025 56 mins
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 police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.

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Alexander Financial Management

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February 26, 2025 55 mins
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 ever, and MORE!

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.

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Alexander Financial Management

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February 19, 2025 49 mins
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 police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.

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Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance

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February 12, 2025 57 mins
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 when the recruiting trip goes sideways. Plus more!

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson with special guest Karen Rutherford.

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February 5, 2025 57 mins
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 and Detective Curtis Hadley.

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Alexander Financial Management

Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration

Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance

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January 29, 2025 52 mins
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 ubers, and more!

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.

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Alexander Financial Management

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January 22, 2025 55 mins
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 during traffic a stop, and getting in the wrong squad car for a pursuit.

Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Survivor Joann Jackson

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