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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 17, 2024

11, Peeping Tom's and Shot Glasses

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this eleventh episode, we're joined by Mayor Terry Lynne of Farmers Branch and Officer Jeff Pruett of Krugerville PD. In this episode, we discuss peeping Tom's, s'hot glasses, undrinkable...

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July 10, 2024

10. Best Spinout Ever

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this tenth episode, we're joined by Officer Michael Britton and Officer Dave Wallace (retired).   Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and Detective Curtis Hadley. Website:...

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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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May 13, 2024

2. Hooker Slaps and Hazmat

Welcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this second episode, police officer Michael Britton shares why he was such a bad vice cop, and how to get slapped by a prostitute. Detective Curtis Hadley shares his secret for undercover work...

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May 10, 2024

Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement | TRAILER

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

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