About

Katie is a PhD Candidate in the School of Law and Society at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Her PhD research explores the impact of anti-police sentiment towards police officers. She has also published research exploring public perspectives of gender diversity in policing, measuring police performance, and assaults on police officers.

Organisational Affiliations

Casual Academic, School of Law and Society

admin/projects, School of Law and Society

Education

Bachelor of Criminology
2017–2020, Australian National University (Australia, Canberra) - ANU
Bachelor of Criminology (Honours)
2021–2021, Australian National University (Australia, Canberra) - ANU

"Public opinions of female police officers in Australia from an individual to institutional and societal perspectives" with Dr. Kelly Hine

Doctor of Philosophy
2022–2026, University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - USC

"The impact of anti-police sentiment on police officers" with Dr. Kelly Hine and Dr. Nadine McKillop