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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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Video shows a curious manatee circling a Bradenton PD patrol boat for the perfect stream, earning the nickname “dock inspector”
SB233 makes fleeing from law enforcement in a vehicle a felony and states that repeat offenders will face mandatory jail time
The new law states that for misdemeanor possession offenses based solely on a colorimetric test, officers must issue a court summons instead of making an arrest
As a victim pursues a lawsuit against OpenAI, the Florida State Attorney released BWC video showing an officer shooting the suspect before dismounting his motorcycle
“This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers our deputies face during everyday tasks that most people might consider routine,” the Collier County Sheriff’s Office stated
The San Jose voucher program sets aside more than $11 million to make housing more affordable, prioritizing city employees and first responders
Two current and one former Jacksonville Sheriff’s officers were arrested for allegedly submitting a combined 440 hours of traffic enforcement overtime hours they did not work
Drone footage shows the man raising a handgun and firing multiple shots at a responding Phoenix PD helicopter before officers returned fire on the ground
The man threatened the clerk with a replica gun, forcing him to make a 911 call; when Jacksonville officers arrived, he ran out of the gas station with the gun raised
The Seattle PD precinct’s underground garage, as well as the patrol deck, bullpen and sergeants’ offices, were inadequately ventilated, according to the suit