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

Disaster Response

‘We will not permit victims to be re-victimized’: New task force to fight wildfire-related L.A. crime

LAPD and LASD are working with federal agencies to address looting, fraud and illegal drone activity disrupting firefighting efforts

January 16, 2025 11:33 AM

Joanna Putman

Bryan family credits heroic sacrifice of Navasota officer for saving lives on Highway 6

Officer Down

‘He didn’t swerve or brake’: Texas officer killed while using cruiser to protect drivers from fleeing suspect

Navasota PD Sgt. Mark Butler crashed his patrol vehicle into a fleeing suspect who was speeding the wrong way down a highway

January 16, 2025 11:25 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Safety

Tenn. officers injured, cruiser totaled after vehicle slams through crash scene

Two Memphis Police officers were investigating a hit-and-run crash when another car struck them; they were taken to the hospital in non-critical condition

January 15, 2025 12:53 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Tenn. officer dies after being found unresponsive

Memphis PD Officer Charles H. Cathey, a 37-year veteran of the department, was found unresponsive and taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead

January 14, 2025 04:30 PM

Joanna Putman

Specialty Vehicles

Tesla sends Cybertrucks to L.A. to provide Starlink internet to impacted communities

The trucks will serve as battery banks to provide backup power and Wi-Fi through Starlink connectivity, aiding residents impacted by outages caused by the Eaton Fire

January 14, 2025 12:05 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man points replica gun at bystanders before OIS

Dallas Police officers opened fire at the man after he ignored instructions to get on the ground and continued to point the replica gun at a bystander

January 14, 2025 11:48 AM

Joanna Putman

Patrol Vehicles

Mich. State Police add Mustang Mach-E to security officer fleet

“This is an exciting opportunity for us to research, in real time, how a battery electric vehicle performs on patrol,” said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP

January 14, 2025 10:42 AM

Joanna Putman

Fire

‘There’s nothing’: Retired Pittsburgh SWAT officer, family loses home in L.A. fires

Jeff Garris, who served over 30 years with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, moved with his family to Pacific Palisades just two months before the fires swept in

January 13, 2025 11:51 AM

Joanna Putman

Criminal justice

‘The penalty they deserve’: Iowa AG introduces bill to strengthen consequences for assaults on LEOs

The proposal would step up charges for all kinds of assault and would also classify spitting on officers as a punishable assault

January 13, 2025 11:38 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

3 D.C. officers wounded after suspect opens fire in apartment lobby

The D.C. Police officers were able to return fire, fatally wounding the suspect

January 13, 2025 11:30 AM

Joanna Putman