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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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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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Pursuit
Video: Suspect vehicle rolls over multiple times after losing control during Ohio high-speed pursuit
Ohio State Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop a driver for speeding when she fled, eventually crashing and rolling the vehicle
June 10, 2025 12:30 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
BWC video shows moments leading up to fatal shooting of Ohio deputy, efforts to save his life
The footage shows Morrow County Deputy Daniel Sherrer cautiously approaching an armed and agitated suspect before being fatally wounded
June 10, 2025 11:20 AM
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APTOPIX Immigration Raids Los Angeles
Military
Marines to be deployed to respond to unrest in L.A.
Between 500 and 700 U.S. Marines are being mobilized to Los Angeles; the move comes after President Donald Trump deployed hundreds of California National Guard troops
June 09, 2025 05:56 PM
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APTOPIX Immigration Raids Los Angeles
Federal law enforcement
Officers hit with fireworks, cruisers pelted with rocks as L.A. protests escalate
LEOs were attacked with fireworks, and motorcyclists broke through a police line as protests intensified following President Trump’s deployment of the California National Guard
June 09, 2025 02:52 PM
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