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

Body Camera

BWC: LVMPD officer dragged from parking lot by vehicle, shoplifting suspect arrested

The woman struggled and fled from officers, escaping to her car before trying to drive away with an officer halfway inside the vehicle

November 13, 2025 01:04 PM

Joanna Putman

Legal

Baltimore officer indicted on attempted murder charge after bystander’s video of pursuit goes viral

The video shows the officer using his vehicle to pursue a suspect fleeing on foot, allegedly hitting the suspect before continuing to drive across a sidewalk and through a yard

November 13, 2025 11:58 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Ind. deputy killed in vehicle crash while assisting stranded motorist

Delaware County Sheriff’s Corporal Blake Reynolds was killed when a semitruck lost control and struck him while he was outside his vehicle helping a stranded truck driver

November 13, 2025 10:34 AM

Joanna Putman

Event Security

Dallas’ World Cup security plan covers venues, cyber threats and dignitaries

Planning for the 39-day tournament will involve 25 local public safety agencies and multiple state and federal partners, with an estimated 27 venues and event sites

November 12, 2025 03:55 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Ohio officer killed in vehicle crash on way to work

Canton Officer Dave Wolgamott, who had served with the department for nearly 20 years, was respected for his commitment to public service, Canton Police said

November 12, 2025 12:25 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man takes gas station clerks hostage, shoots Colo. officer in leg before fatal OIS

After becoming agitated when the gas station did not have his cigarettes, the man displayed a firearm and ordered employees to lock the doors, turn off the lights and call 911

November 12, 2025 11:24 AM

Joanna Putman

NYPD

Vandal breaks mirrors, smashes windshields on 11 NYPD cruisers outside precinct

Both marked and unmarked NYPD vehicles were damaged during the incident, which occurred outside the recently opened 116^th precinct in Queens

November 12, 2025 10:30 AM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

Watch: Suspect barricaded in attic falls through ceiling and into the laps of Fla. SWAT officers

A suspect fled into a home after he was caught with a stolen pickup truck; Indian River County SWAT officers took the man into custody after he fell through the ceiling

November 10, 2025 12:00 PM

Joanna Putman

Bizarre Beat

‘I have so many questions’: BWC shows Ohio officer responding to man riding bull in parking lot

“If I’m reading this right, is he actually riding a real bull?” Alliance Officer Ronald Hook asked the dispatcher

November 10, 2025 11:39 AM

Joanna Putman

Legal

7 N.M. cops win $1M in nepotism case after being penalized for reporting cadet’s misconduct

Seven Albuquerque PD Academy instructors were removed from their positions after they punished a cadet who had connections with department leadership for lying

November 10, 2025 10:18 AM

Joanna Putman