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

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

Arrests and Sentencing

Man who shot 2 Ore. officers arrested after week-long manhunt

The search for the man who shot two Portland Police officers involved multiple local and federal law enforcement agencies and generated more than 200 tips

January 27, 2026 11:35 AM

Joanna Putman

APTOPIX Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

Border Patrol

Minneapolis Border Patrol shooting: What to know about investigations, protests and immigration operations

President Trump calls on lawmakers to pass legislation to end sanctuary policies and judges hear arguments about pausing Operation Metro Surge following Alex Pretti’s death

January 26, 2026 05:38 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: N.Y. woman stabs man in the head with knife before OIS

Video shows the woman ignoring Buffalo Police officers’ commands to drop the knife and advancing toward a group of people she knew before stabbing a man in the head

January 26, 2026 04:45 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs

10 S.C. PD officers ousted after investigation into cheating on state certification exam

The Mount Pleasant Police Department launched an investigation after receiving a tip and initially fired two officers; another investigation led to the separation of eight more

January 26, 2026 04:40 PM

Joanna Putman

Search and Rescue

Watch: Deputy on Fla. sheriff’s office dive team rescues driver from half-submerged vehicle

Deputy Juliana Tenaglia learned while en route to the scene that the driver was unable to swim; when she arrived, she donned fins and rescued the driver

January 24, 2026 08:00 AM

Joanna Putman

Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

Calif. sheriff warns bystanders approaching scenes to record video: ‘Bullets can be very unforgiving’

San Benito Sheriff Eric Taylor responded to bystander behavior during a pursuit and OIS, saying his officers were instructed to stop “herding” intrusive bystanders to safety

January 23, 2026 12:19 PM

Joanna Putman

Mass Casualty Incidents

‘Until you’re in that mix, you can’t tell me anything': Uvalde school officer speaks out after acquittal

Former Uvalde School District officer Adrian Gonzales said that he does not regret his actions during the shooting at Robb Elementary, noting he was under orders to retreat

January 23, 2026 12:09 PM

Joanna Putman