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

Police1 Grants

Grant allows Texas PD to expand bullet-resistant glass in cruisers, nearly 2 years after it saved cop’s life

The reinforced glass is designed to withstand repeated shots from high-caliber firearms and allows officers to return fire from inside the vehicle

January 21, 2026 05:11 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man fires shots at Mo. police inside Walgreens before fatal OIS

St. Louis County officers responded to a 911 call from the suspect, who later shot at police and was found to have left a suicide note at home

January 21, 2026 05:01 PM

Joanna Putman

Police Recruitment

Okla. Highway Patrol requests nearly $26M for recruitment as one-third of its troopers reach retirement eligibility

The funding request of $25.9 million includes resources for two 72-person training academies and would support the addition of 100 new troopers

January 21, 2026 10:31 AM

Joanna Putman

Women in Law Enforcement

Tenn. PD’s first female motorcycle officer retires after nearly 40 years with department

Lt. Evertina Halfacre was also the first woman assigned to Memphis PD’s Drug Interdiction Unit and one of the first two women in the department’s Color Guard

January 20, 2026 04:54 PM

Joanna Putman

Community Policing

Dallas to host 2026 PLECET conference on training officers in community engagement

The five-day conference aims to improve transparency, officer safety and public trust through structured training and workshops

January 20, 2026 02:18 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Safety

Suspect on the run after opening fire, wounding 2 Ore. officers

Portland Police are searching for a suspect who shot and wounded two officers; the officers were taken to a hospital in stable condition

January 20, 2026 09:58 AM

Joanna Putman

Traffic Safety

Video: Wis. deputy hospitalized after cruiser struck by driver who failed to move over

“Do the right thing and what’s required by law. Move over so that these first responders can go home safely to their families,” Waupaca Sheriff Timothy Wilz stated

January 18, 2026 08:00 AM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

BWC: N.Y. officers break through gate to rescue cows from burning barn

Video shows the Lewiston Police officers working together to cut through locks on the gate and usher the cows to safety

January 17, 2026 08:00 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Va. officer dies from cancer caused by service at Pentagon on 9/11

Master Police Officer Don Gotthardt had served the Fairfax County Police Department for 25 years and had served in law enforcement for 34

January 15, 2026 03:15 PM

Joanna Putman

Ambush

2 Fla. officers wounded in ambush, bystander and suspect killed

The suspect is believed to have entered a lumber store and fatally shot a man; when two Gainesville PD officers responded to the scene, the suspect shot both of them before being fatally wounded

January 15, 2026 02:42 PM

Joanna Putman