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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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Officer-Involved Shootings
BWC: Man points replica handgun at Denver officer before fatal OIS
After spotting the gun, officers attempted to de-escalate the situation; officers fired shots when the man raised the gun and pointed it at them
April 04, 2025 01:29 PM
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Joanna Putman
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Officer-Involved Shootings
BWC: Homicide suspect fires shots at National Park Service officer before fatal OIS
The suspect refused to surrender and repeatedly shouted at NPS and Hawaii PD officers to shoot him, appearing to call them “demons” and telling them to leave “in Jesus’ name”
April 04, 2025 12:55 PM
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Joanna Putman
N.C. K-9 killed while taking down suspect, handler also injured
K-9
N.C. K-9 killed while taking down suspect, handler also injured
Wadesboro Police Department K-9 Blitz was killed while successfully taking down a suspect
April 04, 2025 12:04 PM
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Joanna Putman
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Firearms
Several agencies stop reselling duty weapons following report on police guns used in crimes
The move comes after the ATF issued a warning to PDs about the risks associated with reselling their firearms
April 04, 2025 11:52 AM
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Joanna Putman
BWC: N.Y. officers, bystanders pull 7-year-old from frigid waters
Search and Rescue
BWC: N.Y. officers, bystanders pull 7-year-old from frigid waters
The boy had fallen into the lock, which had a tall concrete wall preventing him from climbing out, when he attempted to walk his bike across a narrow wall
April 03, 2025 12:05 PM
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BWC: Man lunges at Iowa officers with screwdriver before fatal OIS
Officer-Involved Shootings
BWC: Man lunges at Iowa officers with screwdriver before fatal OIS
After initially acting cooperatively with the Des Moines Police officers, the man suddenly pulled a screwdriver from his pocket and threatened officers with it
April 03, 2025 11:50 AM
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Police Grant Center
Ohio grant program awards $4.6M to various LE agencies to support body camera programs
“Body-worn cameras have become an essential tool in law enforcement, and I’m pleased that we can help more local agencies equip their officers with them,” Gov. Mike DeWine stated
April 02, 2025 03:51 PM
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Joanna Putman
Dallas Police Department
Police Recruitment
‘Not optional’: Dallas nonprofit threatens lawsuit if city fails to take steps toward lofty PD hiring goal
Dallas HERO is urging the city to show progress toward hiring the 900 officers the police department needs to be in compliance with Proposition U
April 02, 2025 01:11 PM
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Joanna Putman
BWC: 79-year-old man threatens NYPD cop with gun outside precinct before fatal OIS
Officer-Involved Shootings
BWC: Man, 79, threatens NYPD cop with gun outside precinct before fatal OIS
After being confronted with the gun, the officer called for backup and ordered the man several times to drop the gun; four officers opened fire after he did not comply
April 02, 2025 12:16 PM
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Joanna Putman
BWC: Carjacking suspect struck, killed after ignoring cops’ instructions, fleeing onto highway
Body Camera
BWC: Carjacking suspect struck, killed after ignoring cops’ instructions, fleeing onto highway
The video shows officers pursuing the woman through a brush and over a fence, instructing her to stop and to get on the ground before she tried to cross the highway
April 02, 2025 11:05 AM
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