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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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Aurora Chief Todd Chamberlain said he hopes the policy change will disrupt the cycle of crime tied to stolen vehicles, such as carjackings and related offenses
Jay Ross, who played for the Green Bay Packers during their 2010 Super Bowl-winning season, will now supervise the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office SRO program
K-9
McKinney PD K-9 Azi was shot by a suspect who barricaded himself in a motel room; officers returned fire, fatally wounding him
The man was originally sentenced to death in 2016, but the ruling was overturned on appeal due to changes in Florida’s death penalty laws; in Sept. 2024, a jury voted 9-3 in favor of execution
NYPD
The “Q-Stat” system will track 311 complaints and hold precincts accountable for addressing public concerns
Miami Beach PD’s Real Time Intelligence Center will integrate drones, 850 cameras and AI-driven analytics to improve situational awareness
Two Mount Pleasant police officers turned a 911 call over ice cream into a lighthearted teaching moment — complete with a sweet ending
Santa Ana officers pursued the man down the Newport Beach Pier and opened fire when he got out of the car while holding a pistol
After throwing both the bat and axe at officers in separate instances, the man charged at the Hamilton County deputies and appeared to reach for their service weapons
After the fifth arson incident, Loveland Police Chief Tim Doran condemned the release of a suspect charged federally in connection with several of the previous incidents