Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement
Funny. Wild. And true. Offbeat police stories told by the officers who lived them.
Episodes
July 23, 2025 • 50 mins
This 61st episode is full of surprises with Deputy Chris Ratliff and Deputy Steve Coyne sharing funny, wild, and true stories about a tiger on the loose, when drugs are body parts, a search warrant producing hard evidence, and MORE!
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley with special guest Karen Freeto Rutherford.
Links:
Alexander Financial M...
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley with special guest Karen Freeto Rutherford.
Links:
Alexander Financial M...
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July 16, 2025 • 52 mins
This 60th episode is WILD with Fort Worth Police Lt. Kynrick Koralewski and Fort Worth Police Officer Marcus Mendoza sharing funny, wild, and true stories about Hooters wings NOT being an ideal pre-shift meal, how to make a meth search hard, the worst place to be during a storm, and MORE!
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.
Links:
Alexan...
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.
Links:
Alexan...
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July 9, 2025 • 52 mins
This 59th episode features Fort Worth Police Captain Robin Krouse sharing hilarious stories about freaky foot chases, surprising suspects, embarassing car trouble, and MORE!
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford, Detective Curtis Hadley, and Survivor Joann Jackson.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
We...
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford, Detective Curtis Hadley, and Survivor Joann Jackson.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
We...
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June 25, 2025 • 50 mins
This 58th episode is NO HOLDS BARRED with former Detention Sgt. Justin Patrick and Deputy Andrew Leonard sharing funny, wild, and true stories about making friends in jail, exhibitionist female inmates, a very curious cabana boy, and more!
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Res...
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Res...
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June 18, 2025 • 51 mins
In this 57th episode, retired Sgt. Mark Vincent and retired Special Ranger Doug Hutchison share funny, wild, and true stories about cattle rustlers, working with family, dangerous cadets, and more!
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and retired officer Josh Jackson.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insuran...
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and retired officer Josh Jackson.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insuran...
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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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Light Side...
Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement.
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Light Side...
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June 4, 2025 • 52 mins
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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offb...
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offb...
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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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
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Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
...
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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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of La...
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of La...
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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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
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Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Web...
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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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisur...
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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisur...
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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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Ligh...
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Ligh...
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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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Ligh...
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Ligh...
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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.
Links:
Alexander F...
Hosted by retired police officers Steve Rutherford and Josh Jackson with a special appearance by survivor Karen Freeto Rutherford.
Links:
Alexander F...
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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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Re...
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Re...
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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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW R...
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW R...
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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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of...
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of...
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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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of ...
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Light Side of ...
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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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Light...
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers Insurance
Website: Offbeat! The Light...
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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.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers...
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.
Links:
Alexander Financial Management
Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration
Cindy Laisure Farmers...
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