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

BWC: Driver accelerates toward Calif. officer, striking him before fleeing

The Modesto Police officer fired several shots as the suspect approached; the suspect fled after hitting the officer, and was later taken into custody after being spotted by a drone

September 19, 2025 12:07 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

After fatal ambush, Pa. detectives remembered for valor and dedication

Detectives Isaiah Emenheiser and Mark Baker and Detective Sgt. Cody Becker were shot at close range by a gunman lying in wait as they entered a home

September 19, 2025 11:53 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

‘A calculated ambush’: 3 Pa. officers killed, 2 wounded by suspect lying in wait

Northern York County Regional Police Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser were shot and killed as they entered the door of a residence

September 18, 2025 05:11 PM

Joanna Putman

Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

Utah sheriff who helped coordinate Charlie Kirk shooting suspect’s surrender credits retired cop

Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby credited a retired detective and the suspect’s family for facilitating a peaceful surrender after a 33-hour manhunt for Tyler Robinson

September 18, 2025 01:19 PM

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Ambush

‘Deliberate and evil plan’: Suspect who ambushed 3 Ohio officers brought cache of rifles, ammo and explosives

The man who killed Lorain PD Officer Phillip Wagner and wounded Officers Peter Gale and Brent Payne was acting alone and had brought a stockpile of weapons

September 18, 2025 01:05 PM

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Officer Down

Fla. deputy succumbs to injuries from being struck by vehicle in 2023

Deputy Andres “Andy” Lahera was struck while directing traffic at a high school graduation; his subsequent health journey inspired Florida’s “Andy Lahera Act” for LEO health coverage

September 17, 2025 04:17 PM

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Police Training

Report: SFPD recruit’s death caused by organ failure due to ‘high intensity training’

The medical examiner states Jon-Marques Psalms suffered multi-organ failure along with internal bleeding; he was 14 weeks into a 34-week police academy program

September 17, 2025 11:56 AM

Joanna Putman

LAPD

BWC: Suspect leads LAPD cops on foot pursuit through Kohl’s, tries second escape at hospital

The man, who was spotted carrying multiple pairs of jeans, injured himself while resisting; when he was taken to a hospital, he tried to flee again before being taken into custody

September 17, 2025 11:47 AM

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Officer Safety

Suspect rams into ICE officer, crashes into multiple DHS vehicles while trying to flee during traffic stop

The officer was nearly crushed as the driver and three passengers, found to be in the country illegally, attempted to flee, DHS said

September 17, 2025 10:45 AM

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Arrests and Sentencing

BWC shows arrest of Fla. man who headbutted officer, threated to ‘detonate himself’

Miami Beach Police officers spent several minutes de-escalating the situation before the suspect headbutted one officer, requiring stitches

September 17, 2025 10:12 AM

Joanna Putman