A leading Charles Sturt University (CSU) policing lecturer and researcher has been recognised with the award of Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the general division of the recent Queen’s birthday honours.Mr Mick Keelty, AO, APM, former Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) from 2001 to 2009 and now a lecturer and researcher at the CSU Australian Graduate School of Policing in Canberra, received the award in recognition of his services to national and international law enforcement.
Mr Keelty’s award citation notes, ‘For distinguished service to national and international law enforcement, particularly through the establishment of bilateral agreements with corresponding overseas agencies and the integration of intelligence and law enforcement efforts within Australia’.
He said that he accepts this honour as a tribute to all the dedicated officers of the AFP who have helped to establish the organisation as a significant contributor to international law and order following the attacks on the United States on 11 September 2001.
“The award recognises the organisations I have been fortunate to work with which have advanced Australia's law enforcement interests and security in the region,” Mr Keelty said.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of CSU, Professor Ross Chambers, has congratulated Mr Keelty.
“Charles Sturt University is delighted that Professor Keelty has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to policing as Commissioner of the AFP. His leadership of the AFP was transformative, especially for its international roles and standing,” Professor Chambers said.
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