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

Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

‘We’ll make it our own’: Seattle PD welcomes new chief

Chief Shon Barnes’ immediate priorities include officer recruitment and retention, crime prevention, community engagement and ensuring employee safety

January 31, 2025 04:44 PM

Joanna Putman

Department of Justice

DOJ condemns N.Y. sheriff office’s release of undocumented assault suspect before ICE could make arrest

“[The DOJ] will not tolerate actions that endanger law enforcement and make their jobs harder than they already are, as they work to protect us all,” Acting Deputy AG Emil Bove stated

January 31, 2025 01:55 PM

Joanna Putman

City votes to allow Neb. K-9 to retire with handler after public backlash over city’s refusal

K-9

Council votes to allow Neb. K-9 to retire with handler after public backlash over city’s refusal

Concerns over K-9 Sonic’s wellbeing in a kennel and public backlash led the Valley city council to reverse its stance

January 31, 2025 01:45 PM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

Watch: Atlanta officers use pepper spray to coax out suspects hiding in dumpster

The suspects fled after they allegedly stole equipment, including weapons, from the Atlanta Police Department; they were tracked down by an aerial unit and arrested

January 31, 2025 01:19 PM

Joanna Putman

Legal

Proposed laws could expand death penalty, increase jail time for attacking cops

The Thin Blue Line Act would expand the death penalty for targeting first responders, while the Protect and Serve Act would increase prison time for attacks on officers

January 31, 2025 11:52 AM

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Border Patrol

More Ga. agencies apply to join ICE program in compliance with 2024 state law

If approved, deputies in five additional counties will receive training to use ICE databases and detain suspects for possible deportation

January 30, 2025 02:32 PM

Joanna Putman

Police Heroes

Video: LASD deputies rescue 100-year-old woman from nursing home evacuated during wildfire

“We won’t lose you. Don’t worry,” a deputy told the woman, who missed the initial evacuation because she was deaf and couldn’t charge her hearing aids

January 29, 2025 11:36 AM

Joanna Putman

Mental Health Outreach

Iowa SRO brings mental health K-9 Sally into schools to help students ‘having a tough day’

“She’s brought a [very calming] presence to our building and to our community,” Fremont County Sheriff’s Deputy Logan Roberts said. “She’s done some really good work.”

January 28, 2025 12:00 PM

Joanna Putman

Pursuit

Video: Repeat offender drinks vodka throughout pursuit with Wash. deputies

After unsuccessful PIT maneuver and Grappler stop attempts, the suspect was stopped with a second PIT; when he exited the car, he took a drink from a vodka bottle

January 28, 2025 11:48 AM

Joanna Putman

Border Patrol

Former Fla. sheriff joins DHS as senior counselor for state and local law enforcement

Former St. Lucie County sheriff Keith Pearson will serve as a liaison between the federal government and LE agencies, with a focus on initiatives related to illegal immigration

January 27, 2025 01:17 PM

Joanna Putman