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 Down

Tenn. deputy fatally shot while responding to shots fired call

The suspect allegedly fired the first shot from a vehicle, causing Weakley County Deputy Derrick Bonham to fall, then exited and fired again

January 30, 2026 04:40 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man points pellet pistol at NYPD cops before fatal OIS

The officers were on patrol responding to a traffic incident when the man stepped out of his vehicle and pointed the gun at them

January 30, 2026 11:17 AM

Joanna Putman

Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

Indianapolis selects first female police chief in department history

“I would like to give credit and tribute to the women who have come before me that have paved the way for me to have this incredible opportunity,” Chief Tanya Terry said

January 29, 2026 05:11 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

Ohio officer reinstated to active duty after acquittal in fatal 2023 OIS

Blendon Township Officer Connor Grubb was cleared of murder charges in the officer-involved shooting of a woman who drove her car into him

January 29, 2026 12:15 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: NYPD officers shoot former cop who threatened self, others with sharp broken toilet seat in hospital

Officers spoke with the man for several minutes, deploying TASERs multiple times before the man stepped toward them, wielding the shard, prompting them to fire shots

January 29, 2026 11:58 AM

Joanna Putman

Federal law enforcement

New Orleans PD recruit taken into custody by ICE

The recruit began the hiring process with NOPD in June 2025 and passed a background check, including screening through the FBI’s National Crime Information Center and E-Verify

January 29, 2026 11:03 AM

Joanna Putman

Legal

Calif. bill would ban current ICE employees from LE, teacher jobs

Assembly Bill 1627 would prohibit ICE officers from serving in any California state or local police agency or working as teachers, administrators or staff in public schools

January 28, 2026 05:27 PM

Joanna Putman

Va. governor commutes cop’s 3-year sentence for firearm charge in fatal OIS

Legal

Outgoing Va. governor pardons former police officer who was convicted in fatal OIS

Former Fairfax County Sgt. Wesley Shifflett was convicted of reckless handling of a firearm, but an independent auditor’s review found his use of deadly force justified

January 28, 2026 11:48 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man brandishes gun as officers respond to domestic call, fatally shoots self

Jacksonville officers returned fire as the suspect fired a shot; a medical examination later showed that the man was fatally wounded by his own gunfire

January 27, 2026 05:06 PM

Joanna Putman

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Police Heroes

Retired SWAT leader, vice president of Point Blank Enterprises, dies at 71

“He truly lived his life to protect and serve others,” Michael Foreman’s obituary states

January 27, 2026 01:17 PM

Joanna Putman