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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
Wintergreen Police Officer Chris Wagner was murdered in June 2023; when he responded to violence at a remote cabin, Daniel Barmak shot him six times
Dash camera footage shows an officer attempting to take four vehicle theft suspects into custody; as he worked to get one suspect on the ground, another opened fire
The man is facing felony charges after he allegedly admitted to taking marijuana edibles and consuming alcohol before driving
Days after launching drones tied to its Real Time Information Center, the Clovis Police Department used the technology to arrest a known shoplifter
When the man, suspected of having illegal drugs, heard a Lubbock PD Mounted Patrol officer’s joke about his horse’s special skills, he tried to run away but was quickly caught
Bodycam footage released by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office shows the suspect displaying a photo of his law enforcement credentials
The Broken Arrow Police Department said the recruit, who has not yet been identified, died at the hospital
The gator led Lake County Sheriff’s deputies on a brief foot pursuit before it was taken into custody, in spite of its “death roll” maneuver
The case was brought by Brandon Williams, who alleged that the officers downplayed a car crash in retaliation for him previously accusing them of lying during a trespassing case
Cabarrus County Deputy Shawn Singleton stopped a woman for speeding and was met with attitude; but when he showed her kindness, she opened up and thanked him for his help