Dr. Charles M. Russo, PhD, IFPC, LEAF, 3CIA
Presentations
National Gang Crime Research Center: Presentation: "What We Really Need for Gang Investigation Skills in the Next Decade." https://www.ngcrc.com/conference.html. The conference will be August (2026).
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Russo, C.M. (20 Nov 2025). Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies (CASIS) Vancouver. Presentation: Keeping Ideology out of Intelligence Analysis. https://casisvancouver.ca/westcoastconference/
I3 Summit | November 17, 2025 | International Spy Museum: Presenter: Ethical Frameworks for Democratized Intelligence
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Gannon Intelligence Conference (17 October 2025) Presenter: Silent and Gray in the Digital Age: Reclaiming Objectivity and Integrity in Intelligence Analysis through AI and Critical Thinking
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Interview: Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) – Greece (21 September 2025): https://www.rieas.gr/rieasmedia2/5000-rieas-in-onetv-athens-greece-32
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Russo, C.M. (Sept 2025) EduCon London - International Conference on Education (TERA): Presentation: “Teaching How to Think, Not What to Think: Cultivating Critical Minds in a Globalized World” https://youtu.be/BAxJtoVUaH0?si=eg_JK558V59QAAlZ
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Russo, C.M. & Musto, M. (July 2025). Beyond the Exam (FCLE): Critical Thinking w/ Dr. Charles Russo. https://youtu.be/UUCu40Kmls4?si=qbI3-E_3lamH3FRR
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Russo, C.M. & Jantol, T. (Podcast) Digital Border & Global Citizens Podcast. 22 August 2025
https://youtu.be/YEQrKCbKwXM?si=lpZbKFGtFxkXbZaM
Russo, C.M. & Elders, J. (Podcast) Law Enforcement Analyst Podcast, 11 August 2025. https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-dr-charles-russo-fbi-fraud-and-the-so-what/
Russo, C.M. (May 2025). Enhancing Student Engagement in Online Higher Education through Critical Thinking and Philosophical Analysis. "Surfing the Waves of Innovation" academic conference. Columbia Southern University.
Russo, C.M. (April 2025). Training Session – Implementing the Antinet Zettelkasten System for Enhanced Academic Research. Faculty Lunch and Learn Presentation.
Russo, C.M. & Rzemyk, T. (2025). Finding Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity in Policing. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences 62nd Annual Meeting – Denver, Colorado (11-15 March 2025)
SBO Perspectives Podcast – Creating Safer School Environments – December 19, 2024.
https://www.sboperspectives.com/episodes/creating-safer-school-environments
Russo, C.M. & Harte, B. (2024, June). Strategic Intelligence Curricular Design: Pragmatic Approaches for Attaining Learning Objectives in Baccalaureate Degree Programs. International Association for Intelligence Education Virtual Conference.
Schmalleger, F. & Russo, C. (26 February 2024). Profiles in the Justice Professions: In conversation with Dr. Charles Russo. https://www.pearson.com/en-us/higher-education/insights-and-events/webinars-events/2024/02/profiles-in-the-justice-professions--in-conversation-with.html
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Russo, C.M. (2023, November). Intelligence Curricula Design for Baccalaureate Program: A Curricular Analysis Utilizing Thomas’s Four Approaches to Intelligence Studies. 16th Annual Homeland Defense/Security Education Summit (2023).
Russo, C.M. (2023, October). Importance of Game Theory in Intelligence Analysis: An Approach for Students. CrimCon2023.
Russo, C.M., Spaulding, J., Harte, B., and Martinez, C., (2022, March). Cross-border Law Enforcement Intelligence as an Addition to Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Curricula. ACJS 59th Annual Meeting.
Russo, C.M. (2020, October). “Critical Thinking Theory; Application in Student Learning” Columbia Southern University, Faculty Lounge Presentation.
Russo, C.M. (2020, July). School Safety and School Safety Specialists in Nevada to POOL/PACT.
Russo, C. M. (2020, July). “Order of the Sword and Shield.” Columbia Southern University, Criminal Justice Meeting.
French, A. & Russo, C.M. (2020, June). “Positive Student Communication” Columbia Southern University, Faculty Lounge Presentation.
Russo, C. (2019, March) “Differences Between a Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Degrees.” Panel discussion; Dr. Brian Harte (Moderator); Dr. Charles Russo (Discussant), Mr. Justin Spaulding, Ph.D. - ABD (Discussant), Ms. Kaitlynn Tibbetts, BA.
Russo, C. (2019, February 28). “Intelligence Discipline: Scholar or Practitioner Based Curriculum” National American University’s Harold D. Buckingham Conference for Scholarship and Academic Excellence.
Russo, C. (2018, November). “Intelligence Discipline: Scholar or Practitioner Based Curriculum” Pacific Northwest Political Science Association Conference (Invited/Accepted)
Russo, C. (2018, October). “Intelligence in the Knowledge Society, 24th Annual Conference, Buckarest Romania” - Intelligence Discipline: Scholar or Practitioner Based Curriculum (Invited/Accepted)
Russo, C. (2018, September) “Influence of Individual and Socio-Cultural Characteristics on Ethical Decision-Making Among Students” – Southern Criminal Justice Association – Panel (Invited/Accepted).
Russo, C. (2018, April 9). “National Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative.” Douglas County CERT
Russo, C. (2017, April 14). “Hate Crimes.” Presentation at St. Lawrence County Police Supervisors Training Conference, Canton, NY.
Russo, C. (2017, March 30). Key Note speaker for Alpha Phi Sigma and Omicron Sigma Sigma Induction Ceremony, SUNY Canton, Canton NY.
Russo, C. (2015, September). “Visual Analytics: A Case for Ethical Decision-Making.” Purdue University and DHS, Scientific and Innovation Webinar.
Russo, C. (2015, May). “What is an Intelligence Analyst?” Squires, youth organization Holy Family Catholic Church. Citrus Heights, CA.
Russo, C. (2015, April). Health Care and Financial Fraud Schemes. California Health Advocates Annual Conference. Sacramento, CA.
Russo, C. (2014, May). Trends in Health Care Fraud. 9th Annual Conference on Elder Abuse. UC Hastings College of the Law. San Francisco, CA
Russo, C. (2013, 2014 & 2015). FBI Health Care Fraud. Sacramento County Adult Protective Service, Financial Abuse Specialist Team, Sacramento, CA.
Russo, C. (2014, August). The FBI Intelligence Program. Casa Roble High School American Government Class. Orangevale, CA.
Russo, C. (2012, February). Intelligence Collection Management. Sacramento FBI Senior Executive Management. Sacramento, CA
Russo, C. (2012, June). Master Thesis: Consequences of inclusion of Taliban in a Political Settlement with Afghanistan Government. American Military University, Charles Town, WV.