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

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

Joanna Putman

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

Officer Down

Texas trooper killed in fiery crash

Trooper Jerry Adamick was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol for one year

September 16, 2025 12:43 PM

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Arrests and Sentencing

Mothers turn in sons to Fla. deputies after library vandalism

The boys, 12 and 13, allegedly broke into the school twice, targeting the school’s media center and shattering glass doors, overturning tables and shredding books

September 16, 2025 11:49 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Off-duty Fla. officer ambushed, killed in ‘out-and-out assassination’

Edgewater Officer David Jewell was purchasing a hot dog at a gas station when an employee left the building, re-entered with a gun and repeatedly shot Jewell from behind

September 16, 2025 10:03 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs

Officers under investigation after social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing

“Charlie Kirk’s demise takes us one step closer to healing this country,” a Maui Police officer posted

September 15, 2025 04:56 PM

Joanna Putman

Legal

Woman convicted of murder in 2022 death of Fla. deputy killed by friendly fire

Polk County Deputy Blane Lane, 21, had been on the force just nine months when he was fatally shot by friendly fire after a convicted felon pointed a realistic-looking BB gun at deputies

September 15, 2025 12:59 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Armed, erratic man shoots at Fla. deputy before fatal OIS

The suspect fired multiple shots at the Bay County Sheriff’s deputy after the deputy asked him to take off a shotgun he had strapped to his shoulder

September 12, 2025 12:01 PM

Joanna Putman

Airborne and Maritime

Nev. sheriff’s office uses drone-detection tech to protect airspace during hot air balloon race

“We have a bunch of balloons in the air and it just takes one gust of wind to blow a drone into a balloon and we can have a catastrophic event,” Sgt. Noah Boyer said

September 12, 2025 10:51 AM

Joanna Putman