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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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Pursuit
Video shows Tenn. officer hitching ride with civilian during foot pursuit
The Memphis Police Department thanked the community member for their assistance, citing the department’s “strong community partnerships”
June 13, 2025 12:45 PM
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BWC: Man approaches Houston officer with raised machete before fatal OIS
Officer-Involved Shootings
BWC: Man approaches Houston officer with raised machete before fatal OIS
The man, suspected of threatening store cashiers and stealing merchandise, ignored commands to drop the weapon and ran toward the officer with the machete raised
June 12, 2025 01:36 PM
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Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs
S.C. county cuts sheriff’s salary in half ahead of election
Spartanburg County council members stated the decision was to ensure the next sheriff would be pursuing the role out of a desire to serve, not because of the monetary benefits
June 12, 2025 01:33 PM
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Fire
At least 11 NYPD cruisers set on fire, undetonated explosive devices found nearby
The fires were set in a lot about two blocks from the 83rd Precinct; several marked cruisers, as well as unmarked vehicles, were destroyed
June 12, 2025 11:42 AM
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Boston Brewers Baseball
Community Policing
Milwaukee Brewers team up with Wis. PDs to share baseball cards with kids
The initiative will distribute 1,000 packs of Brewers-themed trading cards to 30 law enforcement departments statewide to be shared with children in their communities
June 11, 2025 01:20 PM
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Officer-Involved Shootings
Video: Gun-wielding man charges at Tenn. officer before fatal OIS
The man ignored a Nashville officer’s orders to drop the weapon and continued carrying it down the street until he abruptly turned around and ran at the officer
June 11, 2025 01:11 PM
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Officer-Involved Shootings
Video: Man flees Chicago police across state lines, fires at officers before fatal OIS
The man fled from Chicago into Indiana before crashing the vehicle and firing at officers; two Chicago PD officers returned fire, fatally wounding him
June 11, 2025 01:02 PM
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Officer-Involved Shootings
BWC: Man threatens NYPD officers with knife before fatal OIS
Officers first attempted to stop the man with a TASER, but he continued to advance toward them with a knife
June 11, 2025 12:41 PM
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IUPD Cadet Training
Police Academy
University police academy adds Deaf awareness and sign language to training
“I wanted to make sure we’re able to serve all the communities that we’ve sworn an oath to protect,” said Brennan Cox, an officer and grad student, who launched the initiative
June 10, 2025 05:02 PM
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Law Enforcement Policies
Officers who call out sick from Fla. PD will now get a visit from a supervisor
Citing past sick leave abuse, Miramar Chief Delrish Moss defended the new oversight policy despite union leaders calling it harassment and a “direct hit to morale”
June 10, 2025 12:55 PM
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