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

Search and Rescue

BWC: Fla. officer locates man ‘ready to give up’ after falling from sailboat

The 55-year-old man struggled to stay afloat for at least 20 minutes before Port St. Lucie Officer Ryan Lodwick found him and deployed a life preserver

February 26, 2025 12:26 PM

Joanna Putman

Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

Del. PD’s ex-chief, deputy chief plead guilty to stealing OT pay for shifts never worked

“It’s no different than if they had reached into the town [treasury] and walked away with the funds, plain and simple.” Assistant U.S. Attorney Ben Wallace stated

February 25, 2025 11:39 AM

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Suspect arrested for allegedly planning 'mass casualty attack’ on Texas officers similar to 2016 Dallas ambush

Arrests and Sentencing

Suspect accused of planning ‘mass casualty attack’ on Texas officers similar to 2016 Dallas ambush

The suspect was taken into custody on a warrant for terroristic threats against the Corpus Christi Police Department following an FBI investigation

February 25, 2025 11:26 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man stabs bystander in the face, advances toward LAPD officers with knife before fatal OIS

The man, who was struck twice with beanbags from a less lethal weapon, fell to the ground, got up and continued to advance toward officers

February 25, 2025 10:46 AM

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Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man who attacked woman with machete charges at Ind. officer before fatal OIS

A witness reported that the man said he wanted to die by suicide-by-cop before the shooting involving an Indianapolis Police officer

February 24, 2025 12:16 PM

Joanna Putman

Video: Ariz. officer on way to work, off-duty firefighter rescue woman from burning pickup truck

Body Camera

Video: Ariz. officer heading to work, off-duty firefighter rescue woman from burning truck

Chandler Officer Brian Larison said he made a split-second decision to take an alternate route to work, which is how he ended up at the scene

February 24, 2025 12:12 PM

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Officer Down

Miss. deputy shot, killed while responding to domestic call

Deputy Martin Shields Jr., 37, was fatally shot upon arriving at the scene, according to the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office

February 24, 2025 11:10 AM

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Drones

Texas PD adds new drones equipped to deal with high windspeeds, security standards

Lt. Shane Chadwick stated the drones will be deployed for various tasks, including monitoring minor disturbances, aiding active crime scenes and providing visual support for firefighters

February 21, 2025 04:40 PM

Joanna Putman

Retirement Planning & Resources

Retired officer embarks on 1,000-mile bicycle journey to support nonprofit foundation

Robert Howie, 55, began his journey from Ocala to Key West and back on Feb. 12, aiming to complete the trip by February 28; he plans to cover 100 miles per day

February 21, 2025 04:13 PM

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Video: Man charges Wyo. officers with bat before fatal OIS

Officer-Involved Shootings

‘Would not stop the violence’: Video shows man charge at Wyo. officers with bat before fatal OIS

The man struck a cruiser with a bat and tried to open the door; a Thermopolis PD officer bumped him with the cruiser, but he remained aggressive

February 21, 2025 01:10 PM

Joanna Putman