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

Ohio officer killed in vehicle crash on way to work

Canton Officer Dave Wolgamott, who had served with the department for nearly 20 years, was respected for his commitment to public service, Canton Police said

November 12, 2025 12:25 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man takes gas station clerks hostage, shoots Colo. officer in leg before fatal OIS

After becoming agitated when the Aurora gas station did not have his cigarettes, the man displayed a firearm and ordered employees to lock the doors, turn off the lights and call 911

November 12, 2025 11:24 AM

Joanna Putman

NYPD

Vandal breaks mirrors, smashes windshields on 11 NYPD cruisers outside precinct

Both marked and unmarked NYPD vehicles were damaged during the incident, which occurred outside the recently opened 116^th precinct in Queens

November 12, 2025 10:30 AM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

Watch: Suspect barricaded in attic falls through ceiling and into the laps of Fla. SWAT officers

A suspect fled into a home after he was caught with a stolen pickup truck; Indian River County SWAT officers took the man into custody after he fell through the ceiling

November 10, 2025 12:00 PM

Joanna Putman

Bizarre Beat

‘I have so many questions’: BWC shows Ohio officer responding to man riding bull in parking lot

“If I’m reading this right, is he actually riding a real bull?” Alliance Officer Ronald Hook asked the dispatcher

November 10, 2025 11:39 AM

Joanna Putman

Legal

7 N.M. cops win $1M in nepotism case after being penalized for reporting cadet’s misconduct

Seven Albuquerque PD Academy instructors were removed from their positions after they punished a cadet who had connections with department leadership for lying

November 10, 2025 10:18 AM

Joanna Putman

Police Heroes

‘Ain’t nobody going to stop me’: D.J. Daniel honored with Young Patriot Award by FOX Nation

D.J. has joined more than 1,300 law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service, after being inspired by Houston Police officers to become one himself

November 07, 2025 01:11 PM

Joanna Putman

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Federal law enforcement

DHS: ICE officer’s face severely injured by detainee amid escalating violence toward officers

The Houston-area officer sustained facial burns and a cut requiring 13 stitches after a suspect threw a metal coffee cup at him, the Department of Homeland Security stated

November 07, 2025 10:59 AM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

Ohio officer fired for uploading unauthorized BWC videos to YouTube wins job back

Columbus Police Officer Spencer Badger was fired in March 2025 for downloading and sharing body camera footage, allegedly without following proper public records procedures

November 07, 2025 10:24 AM

Joanna Putman

Artificial Intelligence

Fla. sheriff’s office cuts down dispatcher OT by automating non-emergency calls with AI

AI assistant “Ava” handles a range of lower-priority issues for the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, such as noise complaints, minor traffic issues and potholes

November 06, 2025 12:50 PM

Joanna Putman