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

Border Patrol

Border Patrol shooting: Suspect had previously doxxed officers, DHS alleges Chicago PD did not respond

The Chicago Police Department disputed DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s statement, saying that its officers were on the scene

October 06, 2025 11:46 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Calif. officer killed in on-duty crash

Chowchilla Police Officer Ray Barrantes died after his vehicle collided with the side of a semi-truck; he is remembered as a mentor to younger officers

October 06, 2025 11:30 AM

Joanna Putman

Police Grants

Fla. LE agencies that participated in ICE program request $10.4M in grants to cover costs

The funds, which have been initially approved by state leaders, will cover ICE detention beds, staff bonuses, transportation, overtime pay and equipment costs

October 03, 2025 04:44 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Safety

Apple removes ICE activity tracker apps, citing officer safety concerns

Apple stated it removed ICEBlock and similar apps because they provided location information that could be used to harm ICE agents

October 03, 2025 12:30 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

Video captures man opening fire at LAPD cops inside liquor store

Surveillance footage from inside the store shows the man firing multiple shots at the officers as they retreated while returning fire

October 03, 2025 11:40 AM

Joanna Putman

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Federal law enforcement

‘NO CHANGE’: ICE refutes claims border enforcement will be relaxed amid government shutdown

According to a contingency plan released by the DHS, more than 93% of ICE’s workforce, 19,626 out of 21,028 employees, are exempt from furloughs

October 01, 2025 01:45 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Fla. trooper dies from complications of leg injury sustained during college football game

Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Craig Gaines died two weeks after being accidentally struck by a player while providing security at a Florida Atlantic University football game

October 01, 2025 01:16 PM

Joanna Putman

Tactical Products

‘Pocket-sized shotgun’: Fla. police officers develop portable breaching tool

The Barrel Breacher attaches directly to an officer’s rifle; to deploy it, officers attach the breacher to their weapon, pull a ring to activate it and apply pressure to the door lock

October 01, 2025 12:56 PM

Joanna Putman

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Law Enforcement Policies

Philadelphia PD to return to its roots, issue dark blue uniforms for first time since 1970s

In a change from the powder blue uniforms currently in use, the agency said the swap will “reinforce professionalism, authority and familiarity”

October 01, 2025 11:37 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Suspect calls 911 saying he has gun, will shoot at cops before fatal OIS

The 17-year-old suspect told a dispatcher he had a 9mm handgun and would shoot at cops; when Aurora PD officers arrived, he approached them with his hand in his pocket

September 30, 2025 01:25 PM

Joanna Putman