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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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The city of Carrollton cited a lack of resources to use for recruitment as a reason for the closure after the department was left with one officer for months
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office stated that the edits were only meant to cleanup the background of the patrol room
A judge ordered a retrial for Rafael Jones in the shooting death of Officer Moses Walker Jr. after the case was found to have involved disgraced detective Philip Nordo
The suspect grabbed the Eustis Police officer by her vest as she tried to remove him from his vehicle, dragging her as he fled, according to an arrest report
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The 2025 incident occurred when Rajon Belt-Stubblefield fled a traffic stop and crashed his vehicle; Officer Matthew Neely and Belt-Stubblefield fought physically before the shooting unfolded
“This incident is a stark reminder that traffic stops are among the most dangerous parts of an officer’s job,” the El Paso Police Department stated