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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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Thermal aerial footage shows the suspect tumbling through the woods before attempting to conceal himself in the drain; Corona officers located and arrested him
The 15-position program will pay St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department candidates who clear hiring screenings while they wait for academy classes to start
The suspect appeared to come to a stop in a parking lot before turning his vehicle around and striking a Fraser Police cruiser, injuring an officer
The woman fired at least one shot that struck a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office cruiser before her gun stovepiped; officers returned fire, fatally wounding her
The suspect told officers that he had slit his brother’s throat and that “suicide by cop is what’s happening”
The suspect followed the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office cruiser, striking it at least four times and injuring the deputy inside
The man pointed a BB gun that appeared to be a firearm at Phoenix Police officers, prompting officers to fire shots; while on the ground, he raised the gun again
As the Montgomery County deputy opened his door to exit the cruiser, an intoxicated driver hit the door at full speed and fled the scene
The Arlington County Police Department shooting of the knife-wielding suspect occurred after nearly three hours of negotiations and several less-lethal deployments
Logan County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Caden Mullins was killed in the collision; a passenger in the cruiser was airlifted to receive medical treatment