Lawson, Celeste

After completing a Bachelor's degree in journalism, Celeste completed her cadetship at a regional newspaper. She then joined the Queensland Police Service and served as a police officer for 14 years. She completed a Masters of Professional Communication in 2000 and began lecturing part time in journalism, public relations and professional communication, in addition to police work. Celeste became a full time academic in 2011 at Central Queensland University. This move allowed Celeste to complete her Ph.D. studies in the field of community policing and communication. Her research interests inclu...