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

Real Time Crime Center

Seattle PD’s RTCC aids 600+ incidents in first few months

“[The RTCC] reinforces our precision policing model: respond quickly, investigate thoroughly, identify correctly, arrest safely, prosecute successfully,” SPD Captain James Britt said

July 16, 2025 11:26 AM

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Police Recruitment

N.C. town leaders vote to dissolve police department

The Wingate Town Council approved the move in a 4-1 vote, citing long-term cost savings

July 16, 2025 10:19 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Retired Detroit officer succumbs to injuries sustained in 1996 shooting

On May 24, 1996, Officer Kelvin Patrick and his partner had stopped to speak with a pair of juveniles when they opened fire, striking both officers and partially paralyzing Patrick

July 14, 2025 04:35 PM

Joanna Putman

Police Heroes

Deputy injured by suspect on live TV thanks supporters, vows return to duty

Knox County Deputy Dalton Swanger was struck with a heavy object, causing multiple injuries and a grand mal seizure

July 14, 2025 12:32 PM

Joanna Putman

Police Recruitment

Dallas PD aims to hire 350 officers in 2025, reach minimum staffing of 4,000 by 2029

While the city council approved a goal of hiring 300 officers in the remainder of 2025, the department believes it can “continue momentum” from an uptick in recruitment

July 14, 2025 10:59 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Man grabs rifle during traffic stop, rams Ariz. police cruiser before fatal OIS

Video shows the man reaching for the rifle as officers ran to take cover; officers fired shots when the man rammed a Gilbert Police cruiser, then reversed and struck another cruiser

July 11, 2025 12:24 PM

Joanna Putman

Federal law enforcement

Suspect fires on federal agents during Calif. immigration operation; FBI posts $50K reward

Officials say a person in a black T-shirt and mask targeted officers as they raided a cannabis facility, where undocumented minors were also found

July 11, 2025 11:55 AM

Joanna Putman

NYPD

NYPD’s move to dismiss 30+ new officers blocked by judge

Officials decided to fire the officers when they found they had been disqualified during candidacy but were hired anyway; the PBA disputed the decision, calling for a “fair process”

July 11, 2025 10:27 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Suspect’s weapon fires during struggle, wounding Chicago officer before fatal OIS

As the suspect struggled with officers, they instructed him multiple times to stop reaching; two shots can be heard on video, followed by others as officers returned fire

July 10, 2025 12:52 PM

Joanna Putman

Legal

SCOTUS declines to lift order blocking Fla. immigration law

SB 4-C, which criminalized illegal immigration on the state level, was blocked by a lower court; Florida’s attorney general appealed to the Supreme Court to have the injunction removed

July 10, 2025 11:26 AM

Joanna Putman