To Protect and Serve with Laughter [Paperback]

Lt. Donald Hartenstine (ret) (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2006

These short stories are based on actual events. The stories were developed from experiences, interviews, and observations of the men and women of law enforcement. It must be noted that every story of humor, thousands of events occur daily in law enforcement that are serious. Many dangers and dilemmas exist in the every day lives of our police officers. This book was written to promote as well as inspire humor, which I think all of us as human beings posses. With all the seriousness, trials and tribulations life's journey brings, it is my belief that if we can find it within us to laugh at others and ourselves, our burdens can truly be lightened. In turn, our lives can be more tolerable, meaningful and enjoyable. We must not take ourselves too seriously, but we must not allow humor to be harmful to others. These stories are another side of police work that some may not be totally aware of. It is my hope they will give you a chuckle and offer a better understanding and appreciation of the human side of our dedicated police officers.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Donald Hartenstine graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy Hershey Pennsylvania in 1970. He served on the Lower Alsace Township Police Department Berks County for three years six months. Donald then served with the Exeter Township Police Department for the remainder of his law enforcement career. Donald served as a patrolman, sergeant, was later promoted to Lieutenant. He received a certification as a firearms instructor, hostage negotiator. Throughout his police career, he has been trained in evidence collection, crime scene investigation, and received numerous certificates in law enforcement. Part of his training included police management courses at Penn State University. His police experience spanned thirty years. Donald retired in 2001 at age 58. He resides in a small borough in eastern Berks County Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Paperback: 126 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris, Corp. (November 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425725457
• ISBN-13: 978-1425725457
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,516,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Funny, April 22, 2010

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Joan M. Lemon (Lansdale, Pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To Protect and Serve with Laughter (Paperback)

I enjoyed this book. I love to hear funny police stories for a change. We hear enough of the negative everyday. It's time to laugh!

5.0 out of 5 stars to protect and serve with laughter, August 20, 2009

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gambler (Reading,PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: To Protect and Serve with Laughter (Paperback)

I have read the book with interest. I enjoyed reading the stories, which
caused me to laugh. I hope others will buy a copy and enjoy it as much as I had.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars local author, May 22, 2007

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Auntie M "online shopper" (shillington, Pa USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: To Protect and Serve with Laughter (Paperback)

The book was disappointing in that the events written about are the kind that you would have to be there to appreciate the humor. I lived in the township where the author was a police officer and remember hearing about a couple of the incidents. Actually it was rather boring and I never finished it.