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

Legal

Judge: Wis. DOJ must release the names of every certified LEO in the state

A judge sided with two news organizations, who sued after the state DOJ refused to release a list of every officer’s name, age, badge number and LE employment history

April 30, 2026 12:06 PM

Joanna Putman

Arrests and Sentencing

Suspect in fatal shooting of Chicago officer smuggled gun into hospital using skin folds, sources say

Alphanso Talley has been charged with murder after he allegedly snuck a gun through multiple searches and used it to shoot officers once his handcuffs were removed

April 30, 2026 11:49 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Denver Sheriff’s Department recruit dies after suffering medical emergency during training

Dorbor Mulbah had “expressed discomfort and became unwell” during physical training; Mulbah was transported to a hospital, where he died the next morning

April 30, 2026 11:02 AM

Joanna Putman

Search and Rescue

BWC: Texas police, fire personnel pull woman from car trapped in rushing floodwaters

The White Settlement Police officers helped secure the woman, whose car was sinking into rapidly flowing waters, with a set of jumper cables until fire personnel arrived

April 29, 2026 04:45 PM

Joanna Putman

Police Recruitment

Boston Police overtime costs top $100M for second year in a row

Boston Police overtime costs have increased nearly 65% in the past decade, with the department seeing a 7.2% decrease in staffing over the past 5 years

April 29, 2026 12:20 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

Video: Suspect crashes in pursuit, shoots at Wis. officers before fatal OIS

Dash cam footage shows the suspect speeding into oncoming traffic before crashing, exiting his vehicle and firing shots at Milwaukee officers

April 29, 2026 11:58 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Texas reserve deputy killed while directing traffic around a construction site

Jefferson County Constable’s Reserve Deputy Heather Avery-Stutes was killed when a truck hit her cruiser as she directed traffic; she had served with the department for four years

April 29, 2026 10:26 AM

Joanna Putman

Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

Vt. sheriff facing 12 charges related to alleged sexual misconduct

In addition to 12 charges involving sexual misconduct and stalking, a recent state audit uncovered nearly $500,000 in missing funds from the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department

April 28, 2026 05:52 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs

Houston officer fired for racist rant, DA reviewing criminal cases she was involved in

Ashley Gonzalez was fired after HPD officials connected her with videos where she said she used her role as an officer to target Black people

April 28, 2026 11:34 AM

Joanna Putman

Law Enforcement Policies

Cleveland PD oversight commission passes restricted vehicle pursuit policy

The new policy states that pursuits must be restricted to instances where officers have probable cause that a suspect committed a violent crime and is armed and dangerous

April 27, 2026 11:55 AM

Joanna Putman