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

Legal

Md. bill would bar ICE officers who joined during Trump’s second term from holding state LE positions

The ICE Breaker Act of 2026 would bar individuals who joined ICE after Jan. 20, 2025 from serving as officers within any part of the Maryland state government

January 14, 2026 05:33 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Safety

‘ICE List’ doxxing site alleges DHS whistleblower leaked identities of 4,500 agents

ICE List’s founder, who does not live in the U.S., said the leak includes 2,000 frontline immigration enforcement officers and about 2,500 employees in support roles

January 14, 2026 01:01 PM

Joanna Putman

Mass Casualty Incidents

Off-duty deputy who joined BORTAC team to breach classrooms during Uvalde shooting testifies in trial

Deputy Joe Vasquez took the stand in the trial of former school police officer Adrian Gonzales, who is facing nearly 30 criminal charges over the delayed response to the shooting

January 14, 2026 12:46 PM

Joanna Putman

Crowd Control

Tenn. Highway Patrol releases dash cam video in response to rumors of protester struck by cruiser

The video shows a THP trooper stopping as the man walked in front of his cruiser; as the trooper slowly moved the vehicle forward, the man laid down on the ground, got up and walked away

January 14, 2026 11:37 AM

Joanna Putman

Community Relations

Calif. deputy given coffee cup with pig drawing on it at Starbucks

LASD called the gesture “extremely offensive, inappropriate, and unacceptable;” Starbucks confirmed that the employee responsible for the drawing has been fired

January 13, 2026 05:00 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Safety

Video: Suspect in ambush of S.C. officer in station parking lot uses incendiary ammunition

Surveillance footage shows the suspect vehicle pulling up alongside the Greenville police officer’s cruiser, followed by visible sparks striking the driver’s side of the patrol car

January 13, 2026 11:23 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Driver involved in suspected drug activity nearly hits Baltimore officer with car before OIS

Baltimore officers pursued the suspect vehicle until it crashed into a barrier on a dead-end road; when officers approached the vehicle, the driver suddenly reversed in the direction of an officer

January 13, 2026 11:21 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Calif. police commander dies while on training trip

“[Commander Scott Aaron] served our department and community with the utmost dedication, compassion, and professionalism,” Oxnard PD Chief Jason Benites stated

January 12, 2026 05:40 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

Ore. PD chief becomes emotional while confirming pair injured in Border Patrol shooting had Tren de Aragua ties

Portland Police Chief Bob Day confirmed reports by DHS that the individuals who allegedly drove at agents before the shooting were tied to the gang

January 12, 2026 12:52 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Texas officer shot, killed by suspect who then died by suicide after standoff

Copperas Cove Officer Elijah Garretson, 27, joined the PD seven months ago and earned the Academic Award after graduating with the highest GPA in his academy class

January 12, 2026 10:53 AM

Joanna Putman