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: LASD deputies shoot armed man holding woman hostage

As the man held the victim, he raised a gun toward Los Angeles deputies before they fired shots, wounding him

October 22, 2026 05:16 PM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

BWC: Ariz. SWAT engages in multi-hour standoff with armed suspect known to be ‘anti-police’

Through past contact with the suspect, Glendale cops knew the man had animosity toward police; he called 911 during the standoff to say he was armed and refused to drop his weapons

October 22, 2026 11:53 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Texas deputy killed, police officer wounded in shootout with suspect

Van Zandt County Deputy Adam Sherifi was killed and a Canton Police officer was wounded in a shootout with a suspect wanted on warrants of assault on a peace officer

October 21, 2026 02:28 PM

Joanna Putman

Law Enforcement Policies

Wife: Ga. officer fired over personal ALPR use was trying to locate her during possible medical emergency

The wife of a former Milton Police detective alleges that her husband was let go for using the department’s Flock system to try to save her life during a diabetes-related medical emergency

October 21, 2026 01:24 PM

Joanna Putman

Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

Entire Ga. PD resigns; officer alleges mayor put tracker on police chief’s vehicle

Milner PD Chief Lamar Bunn and his entire department will be stepping down; one officer’s resignation letter cited frustration with the mayor and some city council members

October 21, 2026 12:59 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs

Fla. officer accused of renovating home of man he found dead on welfare check, using his identity

The Lauderhill officer allegedly used the homeowner’s identity on permit paperwork and ran seven law enforcement database searches on him

October 21, 2026 12:21 PM

Joanna Putman

Airborne and Maritime

Fla. university PD adds flying vehicle to its fleet

The vehicle could help police monitor campus, reach hard-to-access areas and assist with post-storm recovery, Florida Polytechnic University said

October 21, 2026 11:35 AM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

BWC: Man holds Calif. assisted living residents hostage with replica gun before fatal OIS

Body camera video shows the man pointing an airsoft gun at hostages and Fremont Police officers

October 20, 2026 04:47 PM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

BWC: Suspect shoots, wounds S.C. deputy as he runs to take cover

The suspect pointed a gun and shot the Greenville County deputy while the deputy was clearing an unrelated traffic stop; the man was out on bond for attacking an officer while resisting

October 20, 2026 12:20 PM

Joanna Putman

Traffic Safety

Dashcam: CHP officers seriously injured in crash with Tesla driver asleep at the wheel

The driver stated he was using the Tesla’s self-driving function while sleeping in the driver’s seat when his vehicle crashed into an occupied CHP cruiser

October 20, 2026 11:31 AM

Joanna Putman