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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
Deputy Jeremy Cassady
Officer Down
Fla. deputy succumbs to injuries 15 years after being shot by suspect
Escambia County Deputy Jeremy Cassady, 50, was shot and critically wounded in 2010, causing long-term heath problems that eventually led to his death
October 07, 2025 08:57 AM
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Joanna Putman
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Pursuit
Dash cam shows man weaving through traffic, construction site, drives wrong way in Fla. pursuit
“I didn’t want to get caught,” the man can be heard telling the Florida Highway Patrol trooper who arrested him
October 06, 2025 01:45 PM
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Joanna Putman
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Officer-Involved Shootings
BWC: Man fatally shot after trying to attack Calif. officer with shovel
The man forcibly swung the shovel twice, hitting an Anaheim Police cruiser; when he turned to approach the officer, the officer opened fire
October 06, 2025 01:37 PM
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Joanna Putman
Immigration Chicago
Border Patrol
Border Patrol shooting: Suspect had previously doxxed officers, DHS alleges Chicago PD did not respond
The Chicago Police Department disputed DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s statement, saying that its officers were on the scene
October 06, 2025 11:46 AM
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Joanna Putman
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Officer Down
Calif. officer killed in on-duty crash
Chowchilla Police Officer Ray Barrantes died after his vehicle collided with the side of a semi-truck; he is remembered as a mentor to younger officers
October 06, 2025 11:30 AM
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Joanna Putman
Spring Break Miami Beach
Fla. LE agencies that participated in ICE program request $10.4M in grants to cover costs
The funds, which have been initially approved by state leaders, will cover ICE detention beds, staff bonuses, transportation, overtime pay and equipment costs
October 03, 2025 04:44 PM
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Joanna Putman
apple headquarters cupertino
Officer Safety
Apple removes ICE activity tracker apps, citing officer safety concerns
Apple stated it removed ICEBlock and similar apps because they provided location information that could be used to harm ICE agents
October 03, 2025 12:30 PM
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Joanna Putman
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Officer-Involved Shootings
Video captures man opening fire at LAPD cops inside liquor store
Surveillance footage from inside the store shows the man firing multiple shots at the officers as they retreated while returning fire
October 03, 2025 11:40 AM
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Joanna Putman
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Federal law enforcement
‘NO CHANGE’: ICE refutes claims border enforcement will be relaxed amid government shutdown
According to a contingency plan released by the DHS, more than 93% of ICE’s workforce, 19,626 out of 21,028 employees, are exempt from furloughs
October 01, 2025 01:45 PM
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Joanna Putman
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Officer Down
Fla. trooper dies from complications of leg injury sustained during college football game
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Craig Gaines died two weeks after being accidentally struck by a player while providing security at a Florida Atlantic University football game
October 01, 2025 01:16 PM
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