Writers Tricks of the Trade Issue 1 Volume 8 | Page 16

T HE C HRISTMAS G IFT (C ONT ’ D )
As Penelope and I walked back to the car for the ride home, I wonder who re-
ceived the better Christmas gift, the lady with the new found friend or the dog that
was given the gift of life by this Christmas angel.
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Keith Bettinger is a retired Suffolk County (N.Y.) Police Officer. He’s been writing for law enforce-
ment publications for more than 25 years and has received 18 awards for his articles, stories, po-
ems, and books. He has a Master’s Degree in Human Relations with a major in Clinical Counseling.
During his career he received the department’s Bravery Medal, Silver Shield Award, Meritorious Po-
lice Service Award, Special Service Award, Professionalization Award, Department Recognition
Award, five Headquarters commendations and six Precinct commendations. He also was a field
training officer and an instructor on Post Shooting Trauma and Critical Incidents.
Keith has written two books, Fighting Crime With “Some” Day and Lenny, and End of Watch. He has
also contributed stories to the following anthologies: Cop Tales 2000, Charity, True Blue, To Protect
and Serve, and Dad’s Bow Tie. He shares the screenplay Master Cheat.with Jack Mille. Keith lives in
Las Vegas with his wife Lynn.
S PRING 2018
P AGE 8
W RITERS ’ T RICKS OF THE T RADE