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Joanna Putman

Associate Editor

Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, Joanna holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she brings a personal perspective to their work, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at jkeen@lexipol.com.

LATEST ARTICLES
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BWC: LAPD officers fatally shoot man holding family member at knifepoint
The suspect told officers that he had slit his brother’s throat and that “suicide by cop is what’s happening”
October 28, 2026 12:23 PM
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Joanna Putman
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Officer Safety
Driver chases, repeatedly rams Wash. sheriff’s office cruiser, injuring deputy
The suspect followed the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office cruiser, striking it at least four times and injuring the deputy inside
October 27, 2026 12:24 PM
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BWC: Man points replica handgun at Phoenix officers twice before fatal OIS
The man pointed a BB gun that appeared to be a firearm at Phoenix Police officers, prompting officers to fire shots; while on the ground, he raised the gun again
October 27, 2026 12:08 PM
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Joanna Putman
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Video: Driver who failed to move over rips door off Texas deputy’s cruiser
As the Montgomery County deputy opened his door to exit the cruiser, an intoxicated driver hit the door at full speed and fled the scene
October 27, 2026 10:37 AM
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Joanna Putman
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BWC: Barricaded suspect raises knife, moves toward Va. officers before fatal OIS
The Arlington County Police Department shooting of the knife-wielding suspect occurred after nearly three hours of negotiations and several less-lethal deployments
October 26, 2026 05:19 PM
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Joanna Putman
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Officer Down
W.V. deputy killed in crash with coal truck
Logan County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Caden Mullins was killed in the collision; a passenger in the cruiser was airlifted to receive medical treatment
October 26, 2026 01:05 PM
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Joanna Putman
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Police Union
Calif. city fires city manager, asks laid off PD employees to return to work
At least nine civilian staff members at the Hollister Police Department were among a group of city employees laid off over a $2 million budget shortfall
October 26, 2026 11:15 AM
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Joanna Putman
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BWC: Fla. man bursts through window trying to flee officers, ends up in hospital
Sanford Police officers took a suspect with an active warrant into custody after he crashed through a window in an effort to flee officers
October 23, 2026 12:57 PM
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Joanna Putman
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BWC: Fla. man in overturned vehicle asks deputies for cigarette following pursuit
A PIT maneuver by Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped the fleeing suspect and left his truck on its side; they later found “trafficking amounts” of cocaine inside
October 23, 2026 12:34 PM
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Joanna Putman
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Police Academy
Mass. State Police drop drill instructor title, add medical training in reforms to academy following recruit death
Massachusetts State Police announced a slate of reforms following internal and external reviews of training and criminal charging of several instructors in the 2024 death of Enrique Delgado Garcia
October 23, 2026 12:10 PM
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Joanna Putman