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

Search and Rescue

Search and rescue volunteer leaves home to respond to fire, comes back to find it burning

“When I left, I don’t know why, I thought I was going to come back to my house,” said Collin Davis, a Sierra Madre Search and Rescue volunteer

January 18, 2025 06:00 AM

Joanna Putman

Police1 Grants

Va. sheriff’s office awarded $300K grant to set up addiction treatment programs for community

“The program includes evidence-based treatment, and recovery support for persons with opioid use disorder… and mental health disorders,” the Richmond Sheriff’s Office stated

January 17, 2025 04:09 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

‘I’m too old for this sh*t’: BWC video shows man shooting N.Y. officer in bullet-resistant vest

The suspect sustained minor injuries when the East Rochester PD officer returned fire; he has since been charged with attempted murder and sentenced to 35 years to life

January 17, 2025 12:27 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

Surveillance video shows moments leading up to shooting death of Texas deputy

Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas can be seen approaching the suspect vehicle’s passenger door just as it cracks open

January 17, 2025 11:18 AM

Joanna Putman

Police Recruitment

Houston recruits to receive $1K stipends to help with purchase of duty weapons

Houston PD recruits are currently required to purchase their service firearms before joining the academy; they are only reimbursed if and when they are sworn in as officers

January 17, 2025 10:45 AM

Joanna Putman

Disaster Response

‘We will not permit victims to be re-victimized’: New task force to fight wildfire-related L.A. crime

LAPD and LASD are working with federal agencies to address looting, fraud and illegal drone activity disrupting firefighting efforts

January 16, 2025 11:33 AM

Joanna Putman

Bryan family credits heroic sacrifice of Navasota officer for saving lives on Highway 6

Officer Down

‘He didn’t swerve or brake’: Texas officer killed while using cruiser to protect drivers from fleeing suspect

Navasota PD Sgt. Mark Butler crashed his patrol vehicle into a fleeing suspect who was speeding the wrong way down a highway

January 16, 2025 11:25 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Safety

Tenn. officers injured, cruiser totaled after vehicle slams through crash scene

Two Memphis Police officers were investigating a hit-and-run crash when another car struck them; they were taken to the hospital in non-critical condition

January 15, 2025 12:53 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Tenn. officer dies after being found unresponsive

Memphis PD Officer Charles H. Cathey, a 37-year veteran of the department, was found unresponsive and taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead

January 14, 2025 04:30 PM

Joanna Putman

Specialty Vehicles

Tesla sends Cybertrucks to L.A. to provide Starlink internet to impacted communities

The trucks will serve as battery banks to provide backup power and Wi-Fi through Starlink connectivity, aiding residents impacted by outages caused by the Eaton Fire

January 14, 2025 12:05 PM

Joanna Putman