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

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Community Policing

Wis. PD offers free doorbell cameras for residents

The grant-funded South Milwaukee Police program aims to deter crime in the community and produce more evidence for police investigations

October 02, 2026 02:02 PM

Joanna Putman

Police Union

City officials: Seattle Police Department overpaid $13M due to payroll error

The discrepancy occurred as the city tried to provide back pay to officers following a retroactive wage negotiation by the Seattle Police Officers Guild

October 02, 2026 11:23 AM

Joanna Putman

Arrests and Sentencing

Ex-Texas officer sentenced to 5 years after pleading guilty to 100 counts related to ALPR misuse

An investigation into the former Lufkin Police officer’s use of the department’s ALPR system and other databases found at least 25,000 misuses of official information

October 02, 2026 11:08 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Safety

Suspect arrested after shooting Texas deputy, stealing cruiser

The suspect is accused of shooting a Harris County deputy in the lower body area and stealing his patrol car before going into hiding in a backyard shed

October 01, 2026 05:25 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs

Ind. sheriff moves to fire SWAT corporal, former sheriff’s son over alleged inappropriate comments

The Allen County Sheriff’s corporal is accused of encouraging SWAT team members to sign up for a more dangerous shift to “get into a shooting” and “get some time off”

October 01, 2026 07:19 AM

Joanna Putman

Use of Force

Tenn. police swap ‘use of force’ for ‘response to resistance’ in official terminology

A Metro Nashville Police official stated that during lawful uses of force, officers are “reacting to the level of resistance with which they are confronted” and that the move reflects national trends

September 30, 2026 04:55 PM

Joanna Putman

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K-9

Ore. K-9 killed during OIS was struck by police gunfire

K-9 Kylo was working his final shift before retirement when police gunfire struck him during a standoff with a homicide suspect

September 30, 2026 11:38 AM

Joanna Putman

Traffic Stop

Federal jury finds Texas county liable in surveillance-linked traffic stop case

The verdict centered on evidence that the stated traffic violation did not occur and that the stop resulted from a county policy or custom

September 30, 2026 11:23 AM

Joanna Putman

Off Duty

Fla. deputy wins first UFC fight against convicted felon

Miami-Dade Deputy Luis Hernandez was declared the winner by submission after placing Sedriques Dumas in a standing guillotine chokehold in the first minute of the first round

September 29, 2026 12:23 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Safety

Ex-Colo. deputy accused of shooting police cruisers, firing shots at sheriff’s office HQ

The ex-deputy had called the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and made threatening comments; he then shot at Broomfield PD cruisers before driving to the sheriff’s headquarters and firing a rifle at the entrance

September 29, 2026 12:22 PM

Joanna Putman