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-Involved Shootings

‘Agent of chaos': BWC shows Mich. officers shoot man who carjacked bystander, fired at ATF agents

The suspect, linked to 11 shots fired incidents, was critically injured after raising a gun at officers during a foot pursuit captured on bodycam

December 16, 2025 11:59 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

Video: Man wielding machete screams at Okla. officers to kill him, charges at them before fatal OIS

Oklahoma City Police Department officers tased the man twice and deployed a less-lethal impact round before he charged at them, prompting the shooting

December 15, 2025 11:56 AM

Joanna Putman

Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

D.C. Police chief pushed cops to manipulate crime data, House Oversight report alleges

The report alleges Chief Pamela Smith compelled commanders to reclassify crimes and disciplined those who did not comply, creating a hostile work environment

December 15, 2025 11:32 AM

Joanna Putman

Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

‘We stand firmly behind our sergeant': Fla. PD chief supports cop who arrested deputy for fleeing

After the Ormond Beach PD officer arrested him, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective stated he did not know the officer was trying to pull him over when he kept driving

December 12, 2025 11:25 AM

Joanna Putman

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Arrests and Sentencing

N.C. juvenile offender who had 275 charges was released on probation — now he’s being charged as an adult

The 16-year-old, who previously faced 275 charges, was held without bond on adult charges, including armed robbery and weapons offenses

December 12, 2025 08:28 AM

Joanna Putman

Pursuit

BWC: Fla. deputies arrest INTERPOL suspect after he flees wrong way on interstate, steals van

After fleeing a St. John’s County traffic stop, the man drove the wrong way in traffic, crashed, fled into the woods, stole a van and fled into the woods again before being taken into custody

December 11, 2025 11:23 AM

Joanna Putman

Legal

N.J. officers will be required to retake 2019 sergeant’s exam, risking demotion if they fail

More than 100 Paterson and Newark officers must retake the test after the commission found the last 10 questions were disproportionately skipped by minority officers

December 11, 2025 11:01 AM

Joanna Putman

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