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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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Law Enforcement Policies
Dallas PD relaxes dress code to allow more piercings, tattoos, hats
New regulations allow DPD officers to wear department-issued hats or hats from approved police associations, as well as a single nose stud and certain approved hand tattoos
July 02, 2026 11:33 AM
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Body Camera
BWC: Ill. officer, traffic stop subject wrestle over gun before fatal OIS
After more than a minute of a physical altercation over the gun, the man appeared to break away with the gun before the Oak Park Police officer fired multiple shots
July 01, 2026 05:12 PM
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Body Camera
BWC: Okla. K-9 dragged by suspect fleeing in truck
Oklahoma City Police K-9 Dash grabbed onto a fleeing suspect’s leg; the suspect then began to drive away, dragging the K-9 “a significant distance down the road”
July 01, 2026 11:37 AM
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K-9
Texas officer fired after death of K-9 from heat-related illness
The former Fairfield officer faces a third-degree felony animal cruelty charge in the death of K-9 Farock
June 29, 2026 12:57 PM
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Body Camera
BWC: Knife-wielding man runs at LASD deputy before OIS
Deputies were working to set up a mental health crisis response when the man suddenly ran at a deputy with a knife
June 29, 2026 12:32 PM
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Howard
Officer Down
Ark. officer killed in crash that rolled cruiser
Officer Trevor Howard, 25, had served with the Marked Tree Police Department for two months before a vehicle ran a stop sign and struck the cruiser in which he was riding in the passenger seat
June 29, 2026 09:56 AM
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Officer Down
Texas deputy dies after being struck at crash scene
Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato, 24, had served with the sheriff’s office for six years
June 29, 2026 09:25 AM
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Immigration Enforcement Minnesota
Police Recruitment
Minneapolis court orders mayor to hire more officers or face contempt
A lawsuit alleged that Mayor Jacob Frey must ensure the city maintains more than 731 officers; a judge agreed, ordering Frey to hire officers by January 2027 or go to trial
June 26, 2026 11:25 AM
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Joanna Putman
North Carolina Library Bill
Legal
N.C. House overrides governor’s veto, requires state LE agencies to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement
The bill requires 287(g) agreements for four state law enforcement agencies and requires immigration status verification for certain state-funded benefits
June 25, 2026 06:52 PM
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Joanna Putman
Police Shootings Dallas
Legal
Dallas approves up to $2.8M settlement with widow of officer killed in 2016 ambush
Katrina Ahrens filed lawsuits alleging that the city allowed a nonprofit organization to mishandle donations intended to honor the memory of her husband, Senior Cpl. Lorne Ahrens
June 25, 2026 01:12 PM
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