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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.

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Officer Down
Montreal police officer, bystander, suspect killed in shooting
Canadian police are investigating a more than 100-page manifesto that authorities believe may have been written by the gunman; the document reportedly contains references to incel ideology
June 23, 2026 12:05 PM
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Police Academy
Mo. campus police chief charged, accused of giving test answers to LE academy students
Dr. Richard Flotron was charged with two counts of forgery and terminated from his position as Southeast Missouri State University Campus Police chief
June 22, 2026 11:48 AM
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Arrests and Sentencing
Video: Fla. police arrest suspect who stole truck from station with firearms, K-9 inside
The suspect arrived at the Jacksonville Beach Police Department’s rear lot, entering through an open gate and getting into a department pickup truck
June 18, 2026 12:00 PM
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Officer Down
Texas trooper killed in crash with tractor-trailer
Trooper Sergio Romero, 27, had served with the Department of Public Safety since 2025, and had prior law enforcement experience
June 18, 2026 10:31 AM
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Body Camera
BWC: Man shoots at Ohio deputy during traffic stop, flees in vehicle before continuing to shoot at cops
As officers pursued a man who shot at a Harrison County deputy, the suspect shot at officers again before fleeing into woods; he was later found and fatally shot when he refused to drop his gun
June 17, 2026 11:21 AM
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Body Camera
Video: Fla. officer uses PIT on driver barreling through Ironman race course
The driver repeatedly ignored Jacksonville officers’ attempts to stop him and continued driving through the Ironman course, nearly striking participants on multiple occasions
June 11, 2026 12:29 PM
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Body Camera
BWC: San Francisco officer wounded after suspect opens fire following pursuit
The suspect fled a traffic stop triggered by an ALPR hit, prompting a pursuit; after crashing his vehicle, he immediately fired multiple shots at officers
June 11, 2026 11:15 AM
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DOJ
Police1 Grants
DOJ unveils $700M in COPS grants
The funding includes programs focused on hiring officers, improving school safety, supporting officer wellness, preparing for active shooter incidents and providing LE technology resources
June 10, 2026 02:40 PM
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Officer Safety
Video: Suspect in out-of-control vehicle shoots through Mo. trooper’s window following PIT
Damage to the Missouri State Highway Patrol cruiser showed that the suspect had fired multiple shots, including one that flew through the cruiser’s passenger window
June 10, 2026 11:25 AM
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Krish
Officer Down
Ga. officer dies nearly a year after being struck by vehicle while directing traffic
Carrollton Police Officer Dustin Krish had served the department since September, 2022; his agency remembered him as “courageous and faithful”
June 10, 2026 11:15 AM
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