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

Body Camera

Ill. police to roll out body cameras with real-time translation capabilities

The Joliet Police Department intends to use the Axon Body 4 cams to improve communication with its community, more than 25% of which speaks a language other than English

July 10, 2025 11:18 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC shows OIS of man who drove toward Texas officer following pursuit

After a high-speed pursuit, the suspect reached a dead end road; the Bexar County deputy stopped his cruiser and got out before the suspect doubled back toward him

July 10, 2025 09:55 AM

Joanna Putman

Bizarre Beat

BWC: Man arrested after shooting flare gun at Fla. deputy, taking off his pants

When a Marion County deputy stopped to check on the man, he fired a flare at the deputy’s cruiser and began to act erratically before being taken into custody

July 09, 2025 01:56 PM

Joanna Putman

Search and Rescue

Texas officials describe ‘story of heroes’ in aftermath of deadly floods

Kerr County deputies, Kerville PD, firefighters and volunteers are working around the clock to locate missing people and recover victims after the July 4 disaster claimed at least 95 lives

July 09, 2025 01:44 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

N.M. deputy dies following crash with semi-truck

Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Deputy Antonio Aleman, 33, was killed when his patrol vehicle crashed into the back of the truck; he had served with the department since 2021

July 09, 2025 11:05 AM

Joanna Putman

Supervisory Special Agent Dennis M. Wagner, Jr.

Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

FBI supervisory special agent dies from cancer due to service during 9/11 attacks

FBI Supervisory Special Agent Dennis Wagner responded to the Flight 93 crash; he served in the FBI for 20 years and was an Iraq War veteran

July 08, 2025 04:45 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Dagger-wielding man comes ‘within a millimeter’ of stabbing Fla. officer before fatal OIS

Volusia County deputies and Daytona Beach officers entered a home to seek out a suspect in a double stabbing; after they went in, the suspect charged an officer with a dagger

July 08, 2025 12:56 PM

Joanna Putman

Law Enforcement Policies

New LAPD policy requires officers to verify identities of ICE agents during responses

After multiple reports of “kidnappings” that turned out to be ICE operations, LAPD officers are now required to request a supervisor, verify credentials and record BWC video during responses

July 08, 2025 12:41 PM

Joanna Putman

Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

NLEOMF releases mid-year LODD report for 2025, officer fatalities down 53%

As of June 2025, line of duty deaths decreased by more than half compared with the same period in 2024, with decreases in deaths caused by both firearms and traffic incidents

July 08, 2025 11:30 AM

Joanna Putman

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Disaster Response

Police officer among those missing following Texas flash floods

Odessa Police Department Officer Bailey Martin was visiting the Guadalupe River near Kerrville with family when floodwaters rose 26 feet in 45 minutes

July 07, 2025 12:43 PM

Joanna Putman