Robert Scott Russell Naples: On FSU Schooling

Robert Scott Russell was a devoted member of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for nearly two decades. Before then, he worked as a Naples police officer, and he’s passionate about all things law enforcement. He says he’s been passionate about working in law since he was in grade school, and he now works as an instructor with the Department of State Global Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program.

In 1996, Robert Scott Russell Naples earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Florida State University (FSU).

“While attending Florida State University in Tallahassee,” said Mr. Russell in a 2018 interview, “I became employed at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as a Criminal Justice Information Technician, dealing with data involving the Florida Crime Information Center ensuring the entering of criminal history information was completed with the utmost integrity and accuracy. I also worked with my Division Director, James Sewell, Ph.D. on projects to include the research drafting of an original Florida Statute.”

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Robert Scott Russell Naples: Research with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Robert Scott Russell of Naples has enjoyed the opportunity to work in the field of law enforcement for more than 21 years. Formerly a Patrol Officer and Detective with the Collier County Sherriff’s Office (2001-2017), Robert Scott Russell of Naples has devoted himself and his career to public service, and to serving and protecting the community to the best of his ability.

Early on in his career, Robert Scott Russell enjoyed employment at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, working as a Criminal Justice Information Technician from 1994 to 1997. During his time as Information Technician, Russell earned the opportunity to conduct an original research study (FSU in conjunction with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement) that involved the entire population of every Florida Municipal Law Enforcement Agency. 

This research study looked to address issues involving 1) the level at which to place Oleoresin Capsicum Spray on the force continuum, and 2) the determination of the methods taught to law enforcement officials involving a level of “incapacitation.”

The findings of Russell’s research study were presented to the Florida Police Chiefs Association and were subsequently submitted for publication.

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Robert Scott Russell Naples: Dedicated Service with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office

Robert Scott Russell of Naples served as a dedicated member of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for more than 16 years. Recruited to work for the Office as a Police Officer with the City of Naples Police Department, Russell officially joined the Collier County team in 2001.

His service, which included fulfilling numerous positions, and which spanned across every area of jurisdiction covered by the department, came to an end in August of 2017 when new career opportunities presented themselves.

Over the course of his Collier County career, Robert Scott Russell served admirably in such roles as Detective, Patrol Deputy, Hostage Negotiator, Recruitment and Retention Team Member, and Domestic Security Liaison.

As part of the Collier County Sherriff’s Office, Robert Scott Russell of Naples served in the Patrol Division (eight years), was a Detective within the Criminal Investigations Division-Violent and Property Felony Crimes (eight years) and served as a Hostage Negotiator (eight years).

As Hostage Negotiator, Russell not only served as the department’s primary negotiator on numerous incidents but also experienced no injured victim or suspect as the result of his negotiations. 

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