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

Body Camera

BWC shows arrest of man who hit firefighter with car, kicked Okla. deputy in head during transport

During jail transport, the suspect slipped out of foot restraints, kicked a Wagoner County deputy in the head and attempted to steer the cruiser with his feet

September 05, 2025 12:33 PM

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Police Recruitment

Texas PD recruit goes viral after photo showing 7’3” height

“My 7’03” tall cadet, Jordan, stopped by the station to try on some uniforms. We are going to have to add some material,” Kemah PD Chief Raymond Garivey Jr. said on social media

September 05, 2025 11:43 AM

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Officer Safety

BWC: Fla. officer, K-9 dragged by fleeing suspect

The Lake Wales Police officer and K-9 Bolo became entangled with a suspect’s door during a traffic stop; the suspect fled, striking and dragging the officer and Bolo

September 05, 2025 10:26 AM

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Terrorism Prevention and Response

Timeline shows 2 school shooters followed similar digital path to violence

An interactive timeline from the Anti-Defamation League examines Natalie Rupnow and Solomon Henderson’s descent into extremism over a similar time period

September 04, 2025 05:09 PM

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Arrests and Sentencing

‘Chuck E.’s a little bit busy, ma’am’: BWC shows arrest of Fla. man in mascot costume during shift

The man was suspected of credit card fraud, according to the Tallahassee Police Department

September 04, 2025 01:30 PM

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Pursuit

Watch: Grappler takes off stolen car’s rear axle after suspect tries to flee

Video from Livonia PD shows a cruiser pulling the fleeing car to a stop with the Grappler; the driver attempts to maneuver away, removing the suspect vehicle’s rear axle in the process

September 04, 2025 11:26 AM

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Real Time Crime Center

From LPRs to drones, Flock Safety’s crime-fighting tech lands it on Forbes Cloud 100

Flock’s tech is integrated into LE operations in 49 states; CEO Garrett Langley believes the tech could help “eradicate almost all crime”

September 04, 2025 11:03 AM

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Investigations

Man in Ohio hospital disarms officer, fatally shoots self

Youngstown Police are investigating how the man was able to disarm the Mercy Health officer; the man succumbed to his self-inflicted wound

September 03, 2025 12:08 PM

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Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Bystander tackles suspect who was threatening him with a gun

As Austin officers moved to arrest a suspect, the suspect pulled out a gun and pointed it at a bystander; the bystander tackled the suspect, and officers shot and killed the suspect

September 03, 2025 10:54 AM

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Federal law enforcement

DHS introduces program to reimburse 287(g) partner agencies for officer salaries

The program will also provide incentives based on how many undocumented immigrants provided by ICE the partner agency is able to arrest

September 03, 2025 10:19 AM

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