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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
Officer Robert Fryc
Officer Down
Ill. officer killed in crash on way to work
“[Officer Robert Fryc] was a part of our family and a part of this community,” Glenview Police Chief William Fitzpatrick
February 17, 2025 04:14 PM
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Joanna Putman
Watch: Phoenix police deploy grappler device to stop suspect fleeing on highway
Pursuit
Watch: Phoenix police deploy grappler device to stop suspect fleeing on highway
The Arizona DOT traffic camera video shows unmarked police vehicles following a white sedan before one vehicle deployed the grappler, stopping the suspect
February 17, 2025 03:29 PM
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Joanna Putman
Video: Wash. deputies use PIT maneuvers, K-9s to capture suspect after pursuit
Pursuit
Video: Wash. deputies use PIT maneuvers, K-9 to capture suspect after pursuit
Thurston County deputies attempted to get the driver to surrender for nearly an hour before using foam bullets to break a window and deploying a K-9 into the vehicle
February 17, 2025 12:27 PM
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Joanna Putman
Video: Ohio officer saves distressed woman leaning over parking garage railing
Body Camera
‘Let us help you’: BWC shows Ohio officer save distressed woman leaning over parking garage railing
“I lost my daughter many years ago, and I wish she could be here,” Cincinnati PD Officer Newman said. “…There are angels looking over us…there’s an angel for you.”
February 17, 2025 11:36 AM
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Joanna Putman
Ill. university’s PD introduces 2 therapy dogs to aid in crisis negotiation, community engagement
Community Policing
Ill. university’s PD introduces 2 therapy dogs to aid in crisis negotiation, community engagement
“Having Chase and Max…allows us to support mental health and well-being in a unique way,” said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Officer Curtis Schwartzkopf
February 14, 2025 01:48 PM
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Joanna Putman
Video: Man fleeing Ariz. officer uses blowtorch to ignite propane tank in car before arrest
Pursuit
Suspect uses blowtorch to ignite propane tank during Ariz. pursuit, video shows fiery explosion
The man rammed a Prescott Police cruiser before igniting the propane with a blowtorch, causing the fire to spread to a Yavapai County deputy’s cruiser
February 14, 2025 01:00 PM
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Joanna Putman
Investigation: Baltimore sheriff ordered deputies to use code that tripled their salaries, resulting in $2M overpayment
Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs
Report: Baltimore sheriff’s pay code order resulted in $2.2M overpayment to deputies
The sheriff allegedly told deputies to use a “city detail overtime” code to increase pay on a “stopgap” basis; but the code was misconfigured, causing substantial overpayment
February 14, 2025 12:45 PM
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Joanna Putman
'I've been planning this for a YEAR' | 18-year-old charged after allegedly planning mass shooting at Mooresville High School
Arrests and Sentencing
Police: Ind. student’s plan for ‘Parkland part two’ school shooting foiled after FBI tip
Mooresville law enforcement and the FBI arrested Trinity Shockley after someone used the FBI’s Say Something tipline to report strange behavior
February 14, 2025 12:28 PM
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Joanna Putman
Watch: Man steals Fla. deputy's cruiser, carjacks SUV, rolls it before arrest
Vehicle Incidents and Issues
Watch: Man steals Fla. deputy’s cruiser, carjacks SUV, rolls it before arrest
“He just stole my patrol car!” the Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy said. “He’s running northbound. Lights are on. He tried to take my gun from my holster”
February 13, 2025 12:59 PM
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Joanna Putman
Video released in attempted murder of off-duty Fla. officer, allegedly by a former school police officer
Arrests and Sentencing
Video shows moment ex-school cop allegedly shot Fla. police officer ex-boyfriend
Surveillance footage shows Miami-Dade Officer Damian Colon collapsing after being shot in the head; his ex-girlfriend, a former SRO, has been charged in the case
February 13, 2025 12:23 PM
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