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 Safety

Video: Fla. officer struck by car clings to hood, fires shots through windshield

Both the Miami Police officer and the driver were hospitalized in the incident, which began when the driver struck the officer with his car, the department said

May 28, 2025 12:11 PM

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Fire

Video: Ariz. officer suffers burns while rescuing firefighter’s daughter from burning car

The Goodyear Police officer was able to pull the woman out of the car; he was injured while trying to extinguish flames from her hair

May 28, 2025 11:54 AM

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Police Union

‘This is not the place’: Wash. union encourages deputies to seek other employment after ‘insulting’ pay offer

After 14 months of negotiations, the Pierce County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild says the county has proposed a 10% raise over three years, an offer the union says is “not competitive at all”

May 22, 2025 12:45 PM

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Police Recruitment

‘I want to be a policeman’: Recruit who was featured in LVMPD’s video as a child graduates from academy

Years after appearing in an LVMPD video and overcoming a paralyzing injury, Recruit Seth Hurst has fulfilled his dream of becoming a police officer

May 22, 2025 12:36 PM

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Officer Safety

Video: Fla. officer injured after suspect drags him 150 feet in vehicle

The Bradenton Police officer repeatedly instructed the 19-year-old suspect to turn off the vehicle’s engine; when he continued to refuse, the officer reached into the car to put it in park

May 22, 2025 11:40 AM

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S.C. deputy killed in head-on crash on duty

“[Deputy Nathaniel Ansay] never met a stranger and always had a huge smile on his face,” said Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye. “He told me often how much he loved being a deputy”

May 22, 2025 09:54 AM

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Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man in wheelchair points replica handgun at Texas officer before fatal OIS

Austin PD officers responded to the scene after receiving reports that a man was pointing a gun at bystanders; he then pointed the gun, later found to be a BB gun, at officers

May 21, 2025 01:03 PM

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Bizarre Beat

Drug suspect uses brother’s name in effort to evade arrest – but finds out he has an active warrant too

“The owner of this sullied spoon assumed his brother’s identity during a field detention,” the Tustin PD posted. “To his dismay, his brother had an active arrest warrant!”

May 21, 2025 11:52 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Parents: Pa. officer who died by suicide was suffering complications of LASIK eye surgery

Penn Hills Officer Ryan Kingerski suffered from headaches, dark spots and double vision following his surgery; he left a note for his parents saying he “[couldn’t] do it anymore”

May 21, 2025 11:26 AM

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Pursuit

Video: Rifle-wielding suspect flips car during pursuit, continues fleeing on foot before arrest

The man fled from Ocala PD officers at high speeds, driving in the wrong direction before colliding with another vehicle and crashing into an apartment complex

May 20, 2025 11:58 AM

Joanna Putman