Bracken McKey on Why Crime Prevention Requires Cross-Industry Commitment, Not Just New Laws
Former Washington County Chief Deputy District Attorney Bracken McKey argues that the most effective crime prevention strategies involve industry collaboration and community trust — not legislation alone.
The Limits of Legislation
Oregon, USA, 10th March 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Laws define what is prohibited. They do not, on their own, prevent crime. That distinction matters more than it is often given credit for, according to Bracken McKey, an attorney and the owner of McKey Law in Washington County, Oregon.
McKey spent 26 years as a prosecutor with the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, rising to Chief Deputy District Attorney before entering private practice in 2024. His career included cases that required coordination across industries — work that earned him recognition from b...
