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

Law Enforcement Policies

Calif. sheriff’s office ends response to non-criminal mental health calls after qualified immunity ruling

The change follows the Scott v. Smith decision, in which a court ruled a fatal use of force in a mental health response unjustified and questioned if LEOs should have been involved

February 06, 2025 12:22 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Del. officer paralyzed during 1984 helicopter training dies from injury complications

Delaware State Police Corporal Dennis Francis Kelly was paralyzed when a helicopter flipped on its side during a practice landing; he had served with DSP for seven years

February 05, 2025 02:37 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Safety

SFPD officers injured in ‘unprovoked attack’ while sitting in cruiser

Two officers were seated in a parked cruiser when a man approached the vehicle, opened the door, and began to strike them

February 05, 2025 12:20 PM

Joanna Putman

Neb. city extends program allowing police, fire chiefs to work past retirement

Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

Neb. city expands program allowing police, fire chiefs to work past retirement

The ordinance enables the city’s police and fire chiefs to extend their participation in the Deferred Retirement Option Program by an additional three to five years

February 05, 2025 11:55 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

Video: Ill. officer dragged by suspect’s vehicle before fatal OIS

The Rock Island County state’s attorney ruled that Officer Brett Taylor’s use of force was “objectively reasonable” as the suspect used the vehicle as a deadly weapon

February 04, 2025 11:49 AM

Joanna Putman

NYPD

‘Testament to the work of our cops’: NYC sees crime decline in January compared to 2024

Overall crime in NYC fell 16.8%, with Mayor Eric Adams highlighting the NYPD’s targeted policing and increased subway patrols as key factors

February 04, 2025 11:17 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

Video: Man shot at LAPD officers with air rifle before fatal OIS

Video from the incident shows the man yelling and acting erratically before shooting at officers with an air rifle and air pistol

February 04, 2025 10:29 AM

Joanna Putman

License Plate Readers

Iowa PD installs AI-powered LPRs to track stolen vehicles, offenders

Despite being in use for only a month, the system has already assisted the North Liberty Police Department in multiple cases

February 03, 2025 05:11 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

Video: Would-be robbery victims tackle rifle-toting suspect before LAPD OIS

The victims warned LAPD officers that the suspect had a gun; the officers fired at the suspect when he attempted to pick up the weapon and stand up from the ground

February 03, 2025 12:24 PM

Joanna Putman

Border Patrol

Las Vegas police update policy on working with ICE after Laken Riley Act passage

The department, which reiterated its commitment not to “enforce immigration violations” expanded its list of charges it would report to ICE upon arrest

February 03, 2025 12:15 PM

Joanna Putman