With over 32 years of law enforcement experience, Russ is a veteran of both the New York City and Suffolk County Police Departments, retiring in 2016 from the SCPD’s Office of the Chief of Detectives. Throughout his exemplary career as an officer and detective, Russ conducted and oversaw hundreds of investigations into a broad range of criminal activity, to include organized crime cases and nationwide fugitive apprehensions. Russ was also part of Dignitary Protection details, providing security for VIPs out of the Chief of Department’s office.
During his time with SCPD, Russ served as a Suffolk County Detectives Union official, working hand in hand with the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association to administer their PBA Benefit Fund. As a result of his time with the Detectives Union, Russ became highly regarded and sought after as a subject matter expert in labor and management contract negotiations, municipal and private labor organizations engagement, and adjudication of both labor and disciplinary cases. His expertise has been utilized by high profile business executives, media personalities, and executive offices within the United States government.
Russ brings to McBride Consulting & Business Development Group an extensive skillset in budget review and management, community outreach and liaison efforts, and legislative lobbying on the local, state, and federal level. He has worked with, is a member of, and has represented members of the SCPD with the Suffolk County PBA, the Suffolk County Detectives Union, the Suffolk Police Conference, the National Association of Police Organizations, and the International Narcotic Enforcement Offices Association.
Russ’s professional training and certifications includes major case investigations, advanced forensics, fraudulent document investigations, and media relations. He was honored as Police Officer of the Year for 1990 by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Russ is active in organizing and conducting ongoing clothing drives in partnership with the Reverend Mack Davis in Wyandanch, NY.
Born and raised in Queens, Russ now calls Huntington home. He enjoys boating and golfing in his spare time.