
Research /Publications
Articles, Blogs, Podcasts, and Research
Multiple White paper publications on www.substack.com/drcharlesmrusso.com
Russo, C.M. (2025). Safeguarding Analytical Integrity: Why Political Ideology Must be Excluded From Intelligence Analysis. AMAZON https://a.co/d/1L3Pb71
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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. & Musto, M. (July 2025) Beyond the Exam (FCLE): Critical Thinking w/ Dr. Charles Russo. https://youtu.be/UUCu40Kmls4?si=qbI3-E_3lamH3FRR
Russo. C.M. (June 6, 2025). Thinking with Machines: How Artificial Intelligence Can Enhance Human Critical Thinking. Substack. https://drcharlesmrusso.substack.com/p/thinking-with-machines-how-artificial?r=2hpkc5
Russo, C.M. (2025). Precision in Perspective: Critical Thinking for Analytical Minds. Amazon Publishing. https://a.co/d/2Zzkueg BOOK
Russo, C.M. (May 28, 2025). The Philosophical Distinction Between Intelligent and Unintelligent Persons: An Interdisciplinary Analysis. Substack. https://drcharlesmrusso.substack.com/p/the-philosophical-distinction-between?r=2hpkc5
Russo, C.M. (May 25, 2025). Systemic Constraints on Intelligence: Why Contemporary Society Fails to Nurture Critical Thought. Substack. https://drcharlesmrusso.substack.com/p/systemic-constraints-on-intelligence?r=2hpkc5
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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
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.
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Russo, C.M. & Whittington, M. (2023). Victim Advocacy in Public Safety Partnerships. In draft.
Russo, C.M. (2023). Game Theory and Intelligence Analysis; A Student Approach. In draft.
Russo, C.M. (July 2023). A Wrong Fit: The Relevance of Job Compatibility in Professional Growth. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:linkedInArticle:7082367045173985281/
Russo, C.M. (June 2023). Lack of Empathy: Devastating Results. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:linkedInArticle:7073290239355584512/
Russo, C.M. (May 2023). Leadership Skills – Hard and Soft Requirements. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:linkedInArticle:7066926139037929472/
Russo, C.M. (March 2023). Digital Forensics & Law Enforcement. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:linkedInArticle:7037820439053692930/
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Kelly, C., Logan, M., Russo, C., & Rzemyk, T. (2022). Violent Extremists and the Social Contract Theory. Police Chief Magazine (online). https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/violent-extremism-and-the-social-contract-theory/
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Russo, C.M. (2021). Building Community Relations and Involvement for Policing. Published 15 October 2021. https://www.officer.com/training-careers/education/article/21233789/columbia-southern-university-building-community-relations-and-involvement-for-policing
Russo, C.M. & Rzemyk, T. (2021). Finding Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity in Policing. Police Chief Magazine. https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/finding-equity-inclusion-and-diversity-in-policing/
Russo, C.M. (2021). Ethically Using Data Mining in Law Enforcement. Police Magazine.
https://digital.policemag.com/publication/?m=61241&i=699667&p=16
Reinhold, Derek; Russo, Charles M.; and Eisenfeld, Beth. "Analytical Standards in the Intelligence Community: Are Standards Professionalized Enough?." Journal of Strategic Security 14, no. 1 (2021): 106-121. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5038/1944-0472.14.1.1923
Russo, C. M. & Campbell, A.G. (2020). 25 Years of Lone Offenders in America. http://csesjournal.columbiasouthern.edu/2020/09/28/25-years-of-lone-offenders-in-america/
Russo, C. M. (2020, September 28). Crime Analysts and Intelligence Analysts. http://csesjournal.columbiasouthern.edu/2020/09/28/crime-analysts-and-intelligence-analysts/
Russo, C. M. (2020). Ethics of Data Mining Using Artificial Intelligence (IA) in Law Enforcement. Submitted and publication in December 2020. https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/
Russo, C. M. (2020, August 5). Ethics in Law Enforcement and Intelligence. Columbia Southern University. http://csesjournal.columbiasouthern.edu/2020/08/05/345/
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Russo, C.M. & Straight, B., (2019, October 2). “The Ukrainian Phone Call Whistleblower” https://youtu.be/LRalGnLjN5o
Russo, C.M. & Straight, B., (2019, September 6). “Meet Your Associate Dean Series: Dr. Charles Russo”
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Russo, C.M. & Straight, B., (2019, July 28). "The Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting - Podcast" https://youtu.be/KBqZok0wNLo
Russo, C.M. (2018, December 10). “Studying the Ethics of Criminal Justice Students.” https://www.policeone.com/police-jobs-and-careers/articles/482329006-Studying-the-ethics-ofcriminal-justice-students/
Russo, C. (2018, November 27). “Criminal Justice Students and the Reasons behind their Ethics.” https://onlinelearningtips.com/2018/11/criminal-justice-students-ethics/
Russo, C. (2018, October 23). “Studying the Ethics of Criminal Justice Students.” https://inpublicsafety.com/2018/10/studying-the-ethics-of-criminal-justice-students/
Russo, C. M. (2018). Influence of Individual and Socio-Cultural Characteristics on Ethical Decision-Making Among Students. https://pqdtopen.proquest.com/pubnum/10845349.html
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Russo, C. and Spaulding, J. (2018, August 8). “Differences Between a Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Degrees.” https://inhomelandsecurity.com/amu-homeland-security-degrees/
Russo, C. (2018, August 8). “Differences Between a Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Degrees.” https://inpublicsafety.com/2018/08/differences-between-a-criminal-justice-and-homeland-securitydegree/
Russo, C. (2018, May 16). “Searching Open Source Material in the Age of Information.” https://inpublicsafety.com/2018/05/searching-open-source-material-in-the-age-of-information/
Russo, C. (2018, April 25). “How Intelligence Analysts Can Improve Critical Thinking and Writing Skills.” https://inhomelandsecurity.com/writing-thinking-intelligence-analysts/
Russo, C. (2018, April 24). How Intelligence Analysts Can Improve Critical Thinking and Writing Skills. https://inpublicsafety.com/2018/04/how-intelligence-analysts-can-improve-writing-and-thinkingskills/
Russo, C. (2018, March 23). “Aspiring Intelligence Analysts: Are you Ready?” https://inpublicsafety.com/2018/03/aspiring-intelligence-analysts-are-you-ready/
Russo, C. (March 2018). “Are Students Ready to be Intelligence Analysts?” https://www.intelligencecareerservices.com/are-students-ready-to-be-intelligence-analysts/
Russo, C. (December 2017). “Notes for Seniors Graduating in Spring 2018” https://www.intelligencecareerservices.com/notes-for-seniors-graduating-in-spring-2018/
Russo, C. (2017, April 16). “A Case for Investigating the Characteristics that Influence Ethical DecisionMaking of Criminal Justice Students.
Russo, C., (July 2017). “Your Resume, but have YOU read it?” https://www.intelligencecareerservices.com/your-resume-but-have-you-read-it/
Russo, C., (July 2017). “The Importance of Finding the Right Internship” https://www.intelligencecareerservices.com/find-the-right-internship/
Russo, C., (March 2017). “The Demand for IC and HLS Jobs-What are the Skilled Needed?” http://www.intelligencecareerservices.com/the-demand-for-ic-and-hls-jobs-what-are-the-skillsneeded/
American Military University., (March 2016). “How Ethical Are Criminal Justice Students?” http://inpublicsafety.com/2016/03/ethical-criminal-justice-students/
Primary Blog Contributor May 2011 - January 2012 American Public University/American Military University, Terrorism Analysis and Homeland Defense: website: www.inhomelandsecurity.com
Leader, S. and Russo, C. (2005, August). Ripples in the Pond. The Journal of Counter-terrorism and Homeland Security International. Published by the International Association of Counter-terrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP).




