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

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Driver accelerates vehicle during struggle with La. trooper before fatal OIS

After spotting a firearm inside a vehicle, the Louisiana State Police trooper told a suspect he was being detained; the man then struggled with the officer, allegedly reaching for the gun

October 13, 2025 12:05 PM

Joanna Putman

Police Grants

Tenn. unveils $175M in law enforcement grants to enhance community safety

Law enforcement agencies can apply for funding through the $75 million Violent Crime Intervention Fund and the newly launched $100 million Downtown Public Safety Grant Fund

October 10, 2025 05:10 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC: Ariz. officers shoot machete-wielding man holding child hostage

Phoenix officers were able to respond to the scene and rescue the toddler because of a family member who texted 911 that the child was in danger

October 10, 2025 12:36 PM

Joanna Putman

Police Heroes

Minn. PD names boy as honorary officer hours before he dies following biking accident

“We learned today that Raghav’s dream was always to become a police officer,” said Sartell PD Chief Brandon Silgjord, adding that they gave the boy a badge at his hospital bed

October 10, 2025 12:13 PM

Joanna Putman

Drones

Ohio launches statewide DFR program

The Drones for First Responders Pilot Program, a partnership with SkyfireAI and CAL Analytics, is intended to test and scale how drones can enhance situational awareness

October 10, 2025 11:41 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

‘You were supposed to execute me’: Man rolls car, threatens Wis. officers with knife before OIS

The man, whose vehicle was flagged in connection with a homicide, ignored multiple commands from Marinette Police Department officers and ran at them with a knife before the fatal shooting

October 09, 2025 12:49 PM

Joanna Putman

NYPD

NYPD ‘laser-focused’ on recruiting as ‘staggering number’ of officers depart

“Just in the last four and a half years, we’ve lost over 15,000. That’s a staggering number,” said Patrick Hendry, president of the NYC Police Benevolent Association

October 08, 2025 12:32 PM

Joanna Putman

Legal

Ohio law bans ticket quotas, launches system to report violations

“If you take away [officers’] discretion by mandating quotas ... it doesn’t bode well for police-community relationships,” former sheriff and State Rep. Phil Plummer said

October 08, 2025 12:12 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

Mo. officer shot, killed during SWAT standoff

Sikeston Officer Henry Franklin was killed during a SWAT operation when a barricaded suspect opened fire from inside a home as officers attempted to serve a warrant

October 08, 2025 09:50 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC shows man attack NYPD officer with knife inside precinct before fatal OIS

Officers who witnessed the attack pursued the man, catching up to him and ordering him to drop the knife; instead, he approached another officer with the knife, leading to the fatal shooting

October 07, 2025 01:32 PM

Joanna Putman