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Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement

Treehouse Media

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

comedy

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51:52

51. STINK BOMBS AND K9 HUMPS

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2025/04/30

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 ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers InsuranceWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law

50:12

50. EPIC BEER RUN

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2025/04/23

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 ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers InsuranceWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)Follow us on

52:02

49. MAN VS MACHINE

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2025/04/16

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 ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers InsuranceWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)Follow us on

57:43

48. BAD NEIGHBORS

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2025/04/09

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 Financial ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure

51:33

47. STRIPPERS AND PEE

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2025/04/02

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 ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers InsuranceWebsite: Offbeat! The Light

51:55

46. VINNIE MONTEZ

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2025/03/26

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 ComedyHosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson. Links:Alexander Financial ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers InsuranceWebsite:

50:50

45. THE BODYGUARD

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2025/03/19

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 ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers InsuranceWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)Follow us on Facebook Instagram:

49:52

44. DAMN YANKEES

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2025/03/12

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 ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers InsuranceWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)Follow us on Facebook Instagram:

56:52

43. SEVENTEEN BEERS

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2025/03/05

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 ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers InsuranceWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)Follow us on

55:30

42. CUSTODIANS AND MURDER

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2025/02/26

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 ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers InsuranceWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement

49:19

41. ALL MUSCLE NO BRAKES

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2025/02/19

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.Links:Alexander Financial ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers InsuranceWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)Follow us on

57:02

40. Shock the Monkey

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2025/02/12

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.Links:Alexander Financial ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers

57:44

39. SMALL HANDS, BIG HORSE

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2025/02/05

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.Links:Alexander Financial ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers InsuranceWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)Follow us on Facebook Instagram: Offbeat: The Light

52:32

38. Carjack Me

Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement ·

2025/01/29

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.Links:Alexander Financial ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers InsuranceWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement

55:45

37. PANCAKE PURSUITS

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2025/01/22

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 JacksonLinks:Alexander Financial ManagementCook DFW Roofing & RestorationCindy Laisure Farmers

50:24

36. RODENTS AND REPTILES

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2025/01/08

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 more!Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley. Links:Home (alexfm.com)Dallas-Fort Worth Residential & Commercial Roofing | Cook DFW Roofing & RestorationWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement

51:26

35. AN OFFBEAT NEW YEAR

Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement ·

2025/01/01

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 Steve Rutherford, Detective Curtis Hadley, and Survivor Joann Jackson.Links:Home (alexfm.com)Dallas-Fort Worth Residential & Commercial Roofing | Cook DFW Roofing & RestorationWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement

49:33

34. AN OFFBEAT CHRISTMAS

Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement ·

2024/12/25

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, and more!Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Survivor Joann Jackson.Links:Home (alexfm.com)Dallas-Fort Worth Residential & Commercial Roofing | Cook DFW Roofing & RestorationWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement

57:49

33. FIRE AND DARKNESS | Offbeat! The Light Side of...

Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement ·

2024/12/18

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 police officer Steve Rutherford, Survivor Joann Jackson, and Detective Curtis Hadley. Links:Home (alexfm.com)Dallas-Fort Worth Residential & Commercial Roofing | Cook DFW Roofing & RestorationWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement

52:02

32. JAX OFF

Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement ·

2024/12/11

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 best pranks. Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley. Links:Home (alexfm.com)Dallas-Fort Worth Residential & Commercial Roofing | Cook DFW Roofing & RestorationWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law

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