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

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Wis. officer fatally shoots suspect while clinging to fleeing tow truck

Video shows the Milwaukee officer ordering the man to exit the truck; he refused and drove away at a high rate of speed as the officer attempted to remove him

March 30, 2026 12:23 PM

Joanna Putman

Police Heroes

Bruce Willis’ 90-year-old mother honored for more than 2 decades of volunteer service at LAPD station

“She spends several days each week ... assisting with administrative work and offering something just as valuable: genuine care for those returning from difficult calls,” the L.A. Protective League stated

March 27, 2026 11:53 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

Video: Man says Nev. officers will have to kill him before ramming cruisers, pointing gun at cops

The man called 911 on himself, stating he was going to “kill everybody” in a gym; when officers arrived, he rammed vehicles while pointing a gun at Sparks Police officers

March 26, 2026 12:49 PM

Joanna Putman

Legal

SCOTUS grants qualified immunity to Vt. officer who arrested protester using a rear wristlock

The Court ruled that it was not clearly established that Vermont State Police Sgt. Jacob Zorn violated Shela Linton’s Fourth Amendment rights, entitling him to qualified immunity in the 2015 case

March 26, 2026 12:49 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Fla. man drives into officer directing traffic before being shot through windshield

Body camera footage shows a Miami police officer clinging to the hood of a vehicle while firing shots at the driver who drove into him

March 25, 2026 11:05 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Fla. deputy suffers fatal medical emergency after shift helping with wildfire evacuations

“Deputy [Steven] Bruner worked tirelessly yesterday, assisting with evacuations during the fire, putting the safety of others before himself,” the Calhoun County sheriff’s office stated

March 24, 2026 04:46 PM

Joanna Putman

Arrests and Sentencing

Dashcam: Repeat offender nabbed for 98th time by Wash. deputies following pursuit

Thurston County deputies initially pursued the man on suspicion of organized retail theft; he was arrested on charges of DUI, eluding and possession of narcotics

March 24, 2026 11:51 AM

Joanna Putman

Legal

Former Texas officer convicted in 2024 crash that killed 3

Ex-Missouri City officer Blademir Viveros was driving at least 100 mph without lights and sirens when he crashed, killing three people, including a man detained in the back of his cruiser

March 24, 2026 11:34 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

Texas deputy fired, indicted on murder charge in 2025 OIS

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office’s disciplinary committee found that Deputy Aileen Jimenez Barboza violated multiple department policies in the shooting death of Levincer Swanson

March 23, 2026 12:55 PM

Joanna Putman

Federal law enforcement

Bill to require Colo. officers to intervene in alleged excessive force by federal agents fails in legislature

Police officials warned the proposal could impact recruitment and expose officers to legal risk; some chiefs said officers could face consequences whether they chose to intervene or not

March 19, 2026 12:55 PM

Joanna Putman