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

Arrests and Sentencing

‘I hate you guys’: Video shows 18-year-old arrested for DUI after nearly crashing into Fla. officer head-on

The suspect was driving on the wrong side of the road when he nearly crashed into a Port St. Lucie police sergeant returning home from his shift

November 03, 2025 01:05 PM

Joanna Putman

Pursuit

Video: 6-time felon stopped with Grappler before standoff with Wash. deputies

Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies and Chehalis Tribal Police deployed spike strips and a Grappler to end the pursuit of a suspect attempting to steal farm equipment

October 31, 2025 12:24 PM

Joanna Putman

Legal

Seattle ordinance would ban masks for law enforcement

The ordinance would require local, state, and federal officers operating in the city, to display visible identification and prohibit balaclavas, tactical masks and ski masks

October 30, 2025 11:43 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer-Involved Shootings

‘Touch me and you’ll die’: Man hurls bricks at Okla. cop before OIS

“Tell your police department that you’re going to die,” the man told an Oklahoma City Police officer before throwing building materials at him

October 30, 2025 11:33 AM

Joanna Putman

Off Duty

Calif. agricultural crime unit cop develops anti-theft system to protect copper wiring

Bobby Rader has served on an ag crime unit for 16 years, during which time he has never been able to respond to copper wire theft in real time; he hopes COP-R-LOCK will change that

October 30, 2025 10:26 AM

Joanna Putman

Body Camera

Ga. sheriff who physically confronted police officer indicted on battery, violation of oath charges

Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson was suspended for 60 days by Gov. Brian Kemp after BWC showed him shoving and berating a Hiawasee officer at an active scene

October 29, 2025 12:48 PM

Joanna Putman

Drones

‘It’s literally de-escalating in front of our eyes’: N.M. sheriff touts drone impact on policing

Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen says BCSO is on track to reach 95% staffing as drone integration and modern tech help recruit and retain deputies

October 29, 2025 11:20 AM

Joanna Putman

Officer Safety

Man who threatened to blow up PD station repeatedly runs over Pa. officer

The suspect fled traffic stops before ramming the Plymouth Township officer’s vehicle and running the officer over four times; after fleeing, he crashed into a pursuing cruiser head-on

October 28, 2025 01:27 PM

Joanna Putman

Deputy Shooting 911 Response-What to Know

Legal

Former Ill. deputy on trial for murder testifies about fatal OIS of Sonya Massey

Ex-Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson testified he did not believe a TASER would be effective against Massey and his gun was “the only thing [he] had to stop the threat”

October 28, 2025 12:28 PM

Joanna Putman

Search and Rescue

BWC: Texas officer pulls 11-year-old girl from ledge of highway overpass

Shenandoah Police Officer Patrick Reade calmly de-escalated a life-threatening situation after the girl bailed out of a car while en route to receive mental health treatment

October 28, 2025 12:15 PM

Joanna Putman