David Lydon

David Lydon is a Senior Lecturer in Policing at Canterbury Christ Church University's School of Law, Policing and Social Sciences. Since joining CCCU in 2018, he has served as Deputy Course Director for Professional Policing programs. Previously, he taught criminology and policing-related subjects at the University of Greenwich and University of East London at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Current affiliation: Canterbury Christ Church University
• Role: Senior Lecturer in Professional Policing
• Previous institutions: University of Greenwich, University of East London

His research focuses on criminology, technology in law enforcement, and climate change policy. Recent publications examine algorithmic policing, drone technology in policing, and police preparedness for climate emergencies. His work also investigates the intersectionality of victimhood and offending in UK drug supply networks.

Lydon's 2023–2025 publications highlight emerging trends in police use of technology, climate crisis adaptation, and critical analysis of techno-solutionism in law enforcement. His scholarly output spans 15 years, with key contributions in evidence-based policing, predictive analytics, and socio-legal dimensions of community-centered policing approaches.