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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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“Sergeant [Ryan] Kenedy was universally loved by everyone he worked with, and his passing is an immeasurable loss,” the King City Police Department stated
Oak Brook PD will use drones to respond to incidents such as burglaries, retail thefts and other in-progress crimes
The Alliance PD, which released footage showing parts of the pursuit, stated the man has 19 active driver’s license suspensions and has been pursued at least twice before
After stopping the vehicle, the suspect continued to fire shots at Lawrence PD and Indianapolis Metro PD officers, leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting
The Rio Rancho Police Department cruiser fell into the sinkhole after a water main break caused a large portion of the road to collapse
Former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins was convicted of conspiracy and fraud for accepting bribes to hire unqualified auxiliary deputies
The grant, part of the SCAD SERVE Community Fund, will be used for public safety technology upgrades for the Savannah Police Department
“[The suspect] made a statement to [the deputy] that indicated his intent for this encounter to escalate in the manner that it did,” the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office stated
Macaila Saunders alleged a New Bedford PD deputy assistant chief created a hostile environment and retaliated against her when she reported the discrimination
“The blood of my officers lays at the steps of our Capitol,” Pueblo PD Chief Chris Noeller said; the wounded officers were shot by a gang member with 14 prior felony arrests