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

Arrests and Sentencing

Video: Thermal drone helps Ala. police locate man who shot officer

The man shot the officer in the hand after a pursuit; he was found less than 24 hours later using a thermal drone and is being held on a $10M bond

July 29, 2025 11:04 AM

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Police Recruitment

N.Y. raises police exam age cap to 43 in push to grow recruitment pool

The new law raises the maximum age at the time of the written exam from 35 to 43, with waivers allowing military veterans to apply at up to 50 years of age

July 28, 2025 11:44 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man threatens to kill friend, charges Calif. officers with sword before OIS

Sacramento crisis negotiators attempted to coax the man into dropping the weapon for approximately 30 minutes before he charged an officer, leading to the shooting

July 28, 2025 11:08 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man shoots at N.Y. deputies, wounding 1 before fatal OIS

Taking cover behind trees, two Chautauqua County deputies issued multiple commands for a man firing shots into the air to drop his weapon before a shootout occurred

July 28, 2025 10:19 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Woman charges Calif. officers with knife outside Walmart before OIS

Bakersfield officers tried to speak to the woman and deployed TASERs, but she continued to approach, leading to the shooting

July 25, 2025 01:13 PM

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BWC: Officer shoots man who raised object believed to be a gun, later identified as a knife

When an officer arrived at the scene, a person exited a house claiming they had been “hit” by a gun

July 25, 2025 12:38 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man drives at child that fell out of his car, Nev. officers before OIS

Officers pulled the child to safety before one officer fired at the driver who steered toward them

July 24, 2025 12:51 PM

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Artificial Intelligence

AI deputy goes live: Calif. union launches recruiting bot on X

AskSgtKen offers 24/7 real-time answers to public questions, safety updates and hiring help using autonomous AI

July 23, 2025 12:27 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man points object resembling sawed-off shotgun at LAPD air unit, officers before OIS

The incident began when the man pointed the object, which was later found to be a metal pipe with a makeshift handle, at passing motorists

July 23, 2025 10:46 AM

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Bizarre Beat

Raccoon rescued after following Minn. officers, climbing into cruiser

“Gerald” the raccoon was dropped off at a wildlife rehab center after “acting more like a K-9 than a critter” and interacting with Lakeville PD officers

July 22, 2025 02:34 PM

Joanna Putman