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

Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

Salt Lake City police chief to retire after more than 3 decades in LE

“Being chief has been the greatest honor of my career, and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to lead, to serve and to make a difference,” Chief Mike Brown stated

February 13, 2025 11:38 AM

Joanna Putman

Less Lethal

Seattle approves police use of previously banned less lethal tools for crowd control

Officers must have approval before deploying crowd-control weapons, and blast balls must be thrown underhand unless facing an immediate threat

February 12, 2025 12:02 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

Bodycam video shows Ohio OIS that wounded officer, killed suspect and 4-year-old bystander

As the St. Clair Township officer and the suspect, who was reported to be suicidal, exchanged gunfire, a stray bullet fatally struck a child in a dentist’s office

February 12, 2025 11:54 AM

Joanna Putman

Police Heroes

Fargo officer wounded in 2023 ambush shooting returns to full duty

“From the moment [Officer Tyler Hawes] could speak in the hospital, he made one thing clear — he was coming back to serve Fargo,” the police department posted

February 11, 2025 01:00 PM

Joanna Putman

Legal

Former sergeant awarded more than $15M in racial discrimination suit against Fla. sheriff’s office

Kevin Davis alleged the former Alachua County sheriff had a pattern of racial bias in staffing decisions, which led to Davis being repeatedly overlooked in favor of Black candidates

February 11, 2025 12:09 PM

Joanna Putman

Chicago PD rolls out 10,000 Samsung smartphones to enhance officer mobility

The deployment allows officers to use their smartphones as both mobile and desktop workstations to reduce reliance on traditional laptops

February 10, 2025 04:24 PM

Joanna Putman

Secret Service

‘Protectors are born, they’re not made’: Secret Service unveils recruitment ad at Super Bowl LIX

The ad, directed by filmmaker Michael Bay, highlighted the department’s history by showcasing key moments that may have been catastrophic without Secret Service protection

February 10, 2025 12:34 PM

Joanna Putman