David Kennedy (crime prevention strategist)

David Kennedy is a criminologist and crime prevention expert known for developing innovative strategies to reduce crime and improve community safety. He focuses on collaborative, data-driven approaches that involve law enforcement, residents, and local organizations working together. His methods emphasize targeted interventions, improving environmental factors, and addressing root causes of crime to create sustainable change. Kennedy's work has influenced policing practices worldwide, especially through programs like the "Boston Gun Project," which successfully lowered gun violence through strategic policing and community engagement. His goal is to create safer neighborhoods by applying research-based strategies that prevent crime before it happens.