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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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K-9
The former Fairfield officer faces a third-degree felony animal cruelty charge in the death of K-9 Farock
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Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato, 24, had served with the sheriff’s office for six years
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
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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
“I promise I’m a better rider than you too,” the motorcycle-riding Orange Police officer can be heard saying as he pursued the man
While the first week of the FIFA World Cup saw positive interactions between law enforcement and fans across the nation, the camaraderie was nowhere more evident than in Boston
Two Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s deputies were wounded by a rifle-wielding man after responding to reports of random gunfire