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: Fla. officer dragged 300 feet by fleeing driver

The suspect grabbed the Eustis Police officer by her vest as she tried to remove him from his vehicle, dragging her as he fled, according to an arrest report

August 04, 2026 01:24 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs

5 ‘command-level’ officers fired from Fla. PD over alleged timecard policy violations

Three of the West Palm Beach officers were captains accused of logging “off-duty” shifts while on the clock for standard department shifts, Chief Tony Araujo stated

August 04, 2026 12:27 PM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

Colo. officer indicted on murder, manslaughter charges in fatal OIS

The 2025 incident occurred when Rajon Belt-Stubblefield fled a traffic stop and crashed his vehicle; Officer Matthew Neely and Belt-Stubblefield fought physically before the shooting unfolded

August 04, 2026 12:05 PM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

BWC: Driver plows into vehicle during traffic stop, narrowly avoiding Texas officer

“This incident is a stark reminder that traffic stops are among the most dangerous parts of an officer’s job,” the El Paso Police Department stated

August 03, 2026 05:02 PM

Joanna Putman

Active Shooter

Idaho gunman who killed 3 was distracted by off-duty trooper, bystander who returned fire at him

Chad Williams opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger, killing three people and wounding seven; he was distracted from his rampage by an off-duty officer and an armed bystander

August 03, 2026 11:54 AM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

BWC: Man barricades himself in apartment, lights fire, charges San Diego officers with knife before OIS

As San Diego officers breached a door inside the apartment, the man immediately swung a knife at officers and ran toward them

July 31, 2026 10:50 AM

Joanna Putman

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Law Enforcement Policies

Should police departments raise their maximum hiring ages? Police1 readers weigh in

Readers said physical ability, qualifications and life experience should matter more than age, though some cautioned that retention remains the bigger staffing challenge

July 31, 2026 09:00 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs

N.C. officer arrested, accused of using ALPR database to give undercover vehicle information to ‘drug target’

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer was charged with illegally accessing a government computer after allegedly handing undercover vehicle information to a person involved in a drug investigation

July 30, 2026 04:41 PM

Joanna Putman

Police Academy

Texas police academy temporarily suspended amid state investigation

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement launched a probe into Fort Bend County’s police academy after receiving a complaint about an ineligible cadet

July 30, 2026 11:47 AM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

BWC: Man stabs LASD deputy before fatal OIS

The man charged at the deputy swinging the knife just as the deputy was exiting his cruiser

July 30, 2026 11:22 AM

Joanna Putman