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 Down

Texas officer shot, killed by suspect who then died by suicide after standoff

Copperas Cove Officer Elijah Garretson, 27, joined the PD seven months ago and earned the Academic Award after graduating with the highest GPA in his academy class

January 12, 2026 10:53 AM

Joanna Putman

Police Heroes

Fla. deputy shot in face during ambush shooting released from hospital

“This journey has been a long and painful road — not only for Erik, but for his family, who have carried this weight with unwavering strength, faith, and love,” the Port St. Lucie PD said

January 09, 2026 05:39 PM

Joanna Putman

Police Recruitment

Pay disparity with local police slows hiring for Hawaii’s state agency, department leader says

Officers with the Honolulu Police Department received a 27% raise over four years, causing a pay gap that earns police officers up to $48K more than rookie state deputies

January 09, 2026 12:06 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

BWC video shows ‘very chaotic scene’ that left 3 N.Y. officers wounded, suspect dead

A suspect repeatedly shot at Rochester officers, wounding three across two different locations; a civilian also fired shots in the gunfight and was wounded

January 09, 2026 11:37 AM

Joanna Putman

Legal

Texas board reinstates LE license for officer acquitted of deadly conduct in fatal shooting

Christopher Taylor’s conviction for deadly conduct was overturned by an appeals court, clearing him of all charges related to the 2019 fatal shooting

January 08, 2026 04:58 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Safety

Mo. trooper seriously injured after pickup crosses center line, hits cruiser head-on

A pickup truck veered across the centerline and crashed into Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Colin Osborne’s cruiser; a passenger in the pickup died in the crash

January 08, 2026 12:55 PM

Joanna Putman

K-9

BWC shows moments leading up to fatal shooting of Calif. PD K-9 by fleeing gang member

K-9 Spike was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of an armed suspect who was fleeing a traffic stop

January 08, 2026 12:21 PM

Joanna Putman

Officer Down

D.C. officer dies 2 weeks after being severely injured in crash

D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Terry Bennett was struck by a vehicle while he was working to assist a stranded motorist

January 08, 2026 11:11 AM

Joanna Putman

Federal law enforcement

DHS: ICE recruitment campaigns doubled agency size with 12,000 hires in under a year

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials stated they received 220,000 applications and hired 12,000 additional ICE officers and agents in less than 12 months

January 08, 2026 08:00 AM

Joanna Putman

Pursuit

Man arrested after ramming 10 vehicles, leading Texas officers on nearly 1.5-hour pursuit

Harris County SWAT officers used tear gas to take the suspect into custody after deputies used spike strips to stop the “military style” vehicle

January 06, 2026 05:31 PM

Joanna Putman