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

Patrol Issues

Indianapolis PD to pilot 10-hour shift schedule with alternating 3- and 4-day weekends

IMPD officers overwhelmingly supported a test of the 5 on, 3 off, 4 on, 4 off schedule, which would allow officers 37 more days off per year than their previous schedule

December 10, 2025 11:16 AM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

Video shows fatal crash as Ohio officer responds to 911 call

As the Columbus Police officer was driving to respond to the call with lights and sirens activated, she crashed into another driver who later died from his injuries

December 10, 2025 10:30 AM

Joanna Putman

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Artificial Intelligence

Ariz. PD uses AI to enhance suspect sketches: ‘It’s making people look’

Goodyear Police Department sketch artist Officer Mike Bonasera completes the sketches by hand before using an AI tool to turn the sketches into photorealistic images

December 09, 2025 12:51 PM

Joanna Putman

Artificial Intelligence

Canada PD pilot program tests bodycams equipped with facial recognition technology

The cameras being tested in Edmonton, Alberta, aim to identify individuals from a “high-risk” watchlist

December 08, 2025 12:32 PM

Joanna Putman

Police Heroes

‘Great American hero': N.C. officer retires at 98 after 68 years of service

After James “XY” Brown served the Jacksonville PD as a full-time officer for 14 years, he became a school crossing guard, the role where he made his biggest impact on the community

December 08, 2025 11:40 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man walking down street with handgun points it at Seattle officers twice before fatal OIS

Seattle Police officers ordered the man, who was reportedly pointing the gun at passing drivers, to drop the weapon; instead, he pointed it at the responding cops

December 08, 2025 10:34 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Safety

Video: Canadian police officer dives off roadway to escape out-of-control vehicle

The video shows an Ontario Provincial Police officer diving off the side of the roadway as an out-of-control vehicle slid toward him, narrowly avoiding being hit

December 05, 2025 05:45 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Ill. police officer wounded in 2016 shooting dies from injuries

Detective Tim Jones was 24 years old when he was shot in the head while responding to a break-in; the injury left him paralyzed

December 05, 2025 05:13 PM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

‘Who’s running this f***ing show?': BWC shows Okla. sheriff confronting PD cop over warrant service

The Cleveland PD stated that the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a planned warrant service; Sheriff Shawn Price stated he did not know about it until 15 minutes beforehand

December 05, 2025 02:10 PM

Joanna Putman

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Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs

‘Direct contributing factors': Investigation finds policy violations in crash that killed officer in training

Senior Rutland City Police officers violated multiple pursuit policies, contributing to trainee Officer Jessica Ebbighausen’s death, an internal affairs investigation states

December 05, 2025 01:28 PM

Joanna Putman