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Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement
Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement
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23 APR 2025 · 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:
https://alexfm.com/
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Website: https://www.offbeatcopshow.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbeatcopshow
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16 APR 2025 · 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:
https://alexfm.com/
https://www.cookdfw.com/
https://agents.farmers.com/tx/farmersville/cindy-laisure?SourceID=AMPALFGMAG&utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local&y_source=1_MzkxMTA0Mi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Website: https://www.offbeatcopshow.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559160066317Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbeatcopshow
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/offbeatcopshow
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9 APR 2025 · 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:
https://alexfm.com/
https://www.cookdfw.com/
https://agents.farmers.com/tx/farmersville/cindy-laisure?SourceID=AMPALFGMAG&utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local&y_source=1_MzkxMTA0Mi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Website: https://www.offbeatcopshow.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559160066317Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbeatcopshow
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/offbeatcopshow
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2 APR 2025 · 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.Â
Links:
https://alexfm.com/
https://www.cookdfw.com/
https://agents.farmers.com/tx/farmersville/cindy-laisure?SourceID=AMPALFGMAG&utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local&y_source=1_MzkxMTA0Mi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Website: https://www.offbeatcopshow.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559160066317Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbeatcopshow
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/offbeatcopshow
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26 MAR 2025 · 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 https://vinniemontez.com/
Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann Jackson.Â
Links:
https://alexfm.com/
https://www.cookdfw.com/
https://agents.farmers.com/tx/farmersville/cindy-laisure?SourceID=AMPALFGMAG&utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local&y_source=1_MzkxMTA0Mi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Website: https://www.offbeatcopshow.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559160066317Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbeatcopshow
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/offbeatcopshow
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19 MAR 2025 · 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.Â
Links:
https://alexfm.com/
https://www.cookdfw.com/
https://agents.farmers.com/tx/farmersville/cindy-laisure?SourceID=AMPALFGMAG&utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local&y_source=1_MzkxMTA0Mi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Website: https://www.offbeatcopshow.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559160066317Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbeatcopshow
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/offbeatcopshow
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12 MAR 2025 · 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:
https://alexfm.com/
https://www.cookdfw.com/
https://agents.farmers.com/tx/farmersville/cindy-laisure?SourceID=AMPALFGMAG&utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local&y_source=1_MzkxMTA0Mi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Website: https://www.offbeatcopshow.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559160066317Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbeatcopshow
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/offbeatcopshow
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5 MAR 2025 · 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:
https://alexfm.com/
https://www.cookdfw.com/
https://agents.farmers.com/tx/farmersville/cindy-laisure?SourceID=AMPALFGMAG&utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local&y_source=1_MzkxMTA0Mi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Website: https://www.offbeatcopshow.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559160066317Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbeatcopshow
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/offbeatcopshow
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26 FEB 2025 · 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:
https://alexfm.com/
https://www.cookdfw.com/
https://agents.farmers.com/tx/farmersville/cindy-laisure?SourceID=AMPALFGMAG&utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local&y_source=1_MzkxMTA0Mi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Website: https://www.offbeatcopshow.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559160066317Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbeatcopshow
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/offbeatcopshow
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19 FEB 2025 · 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:
https://alexfm.com/
https://www.cookdfw.com/
https://agents.farmers.com/tx/farmersville/cindy-laisure?SourceID=AMPALFGMAG&utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local&y_source=1_MzkxMTA0Mi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Website: https://www.offbeatcopshow.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559160066317Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbeatcopshow
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/offbeatcopshow
Funny. Wild. And true. Offbeat police stories told by the officers who lived them.
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| Organization | Treehouse Media |
| Categories | Comedy , True Crime |
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| offbeatcopshow@gmail.com |
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