Department of Public Safety Commander

Lieutenant Colonel Robert A. Creamer

Lieutenant Colonel Creamer, a graduate of the 1997 recruit class, serves as the Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Field Operations and second in command of the Rhode Island State Police/Rhode Island Department of Public Safety.  Prior to assuming the duties of the Deputy Superintendent, Lieutenant Colonel Creamer served as the Detective Commander holding the rank of Major. 

Lieutenant Colonel Creamer is directly responsible for the Rhode Island State Police Uniform Division, Detective Bureau, Administrative Bureau, Division Specialty Units, and the Department of Public Safety.  The Deputy Superintendent is continuously involved in the day-to-day operations of the Division of State Police and the Department of Public Safety. Lieutenant Colonel Creamer is the conduit for requests from local, state, and federal agencies seeking the assistance of the Rhode Island State Police and reports directly to the Superintendent.  Lieutenant Colonel Creamer along with the Superintendent, works to ensure efficient operations and establish goals, direction, and priorities for the Division of State Police. The Superintendent has designated the Deputy Superintendent as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for the State Police and, as such, is responsible for disseminating information to the public through printed/electronic media and working with various media outlets.

The Department of Public Safety oversees all the State of Rhode Island’s public safety agencies to ensure efficient delivery of the services those agencies provide. These public safety agencies include E 9-1-1 Uniform Emergency Telephone System, Rhode Island Capitol Police, Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy, Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs, and Public Safety Grants Administration Office (formerly the Rhode Island Justice Commission). The Department of Public Safety also consists of the Central Management Office and legal personnel.

As the Detective Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Creamer was responsible for the overall operations, management and planning of the Detective Bureau including the Major Crimes Unit, Financial Crimes Unit, Intelligence Unit, Forensic Sciences Unit, Special Victims Unit, Division’s Cyber/Computer Crimes Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), Narcotics / High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA), the Violent Fugitive Task Force (VFTF) and Gaming Enforcement as well as overseeing the Joint Cyber Task Force (JCTF), which is a public and private partnership of cyber professionals, and he is responsible for the Statewide Witness Protection Coordinator Program.

In the Uniform Bureau, Lieutenant Colonel Creamer was assigned to the Lincoln, Hope Valley, and Wickford Barracks and served as a Field Training Officer. He was transferred to the Detective Bureau in 2009 where he was assigned to the Financial Crimes Unit. As a member of the Detective Bureau, Lieutenant Colonel Creamer served in the Financial Crimes Unit, Intelligence Unit, and the Major Crimes Unit where his last assignment was as Officer-In-Charge, also managing the Auto Theft/Insurance Fraud Unit, the Sex Offenders Registration Notification Unit, and the Adult Correctional Institution’s State Police Investigative Unit. He is a member of and oversees the Rhode Island State Police Crisis Negotiation Unit, the Critical Incident Stress Management/Peer Support Team, and the Emergency Vehicle Operation Course Team (EVOC).  Lieutenant Colonel Creamer is a member of the FBI Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Task Force and was an officer of the RI Troopers Association for four years.

Prior to joining the Rhode Island State Police, Lieutenant Colonel Creamer was an accountant with American Power Conversion, West Kingston, RI. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Rhode Island. He holds a Master of Business Administration Degree from Bryant University, a Professional Science Master's Degree in Cyber Security from the University of Rhode Island, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Providence College. Lieutenant Colonel Creamer is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Leadership as well as the 279th Session of the FBI National Academy.

Detective Bureau Commander

Major Kenneth M. Moriarty

Major Moriarty, a member of the 1997 recruit class, currently holds the position of Detective Commander. In this role, he assumes oversight of various critical units within the Division’s Detective Bureau including the Major Crimes Unit, Special Victims Unit, Intelligence Unit, Narcotics / High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA), Computer/Cyber Crimes Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), the Violent Fugitive Task Force (VFTF), Fusion Center, Financial Crimes Unit, Forensic Science Unit, Auto Theft Unit, Gaming Enforcement, and he is responsible for the Statewide Witness Protection Coordinator Program. Additionally, Major Moriarty serves as a liaison to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration-Office of Criminal Investigations (FDA-OCI) Rhode Island Task Force.

Having an extensive and diverse background within law enforcement, Major Moriarty has served as a in all the Division Barracks, as well as at T.F. Green Airport in his capacity as a member of the Uniform Bureau. Transitioning to the Detective Bureau in 2011, he served in the Major Crimes Unit, the FBI Human Trafficking and Exploitation Task Force, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration-OCI Task Force, and the Assistant Detective Commander. Major Moriarty has served as a member of the Division Tactical Team for fourteen years and the Division Honor Guard.

Prior to joining the Rhode Island State Police, Major Moriarty served in the Rhode Island National Guard as an Army Aviator and retired after serving twenty-three years as a pilot-in-command of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. A veteran of the Global War on Terrorism, Major Moriarty served combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Rhode Island.

Administrative Bureau Commander

Major Ronald Longolucco

Major Longolucco, a graduate of the 1997 recruit class, serves as the Commander in charge of the Administrative Bureau.  Major Longolucco oversees the Central Management Office; Technology and Communications; Management Information Systems; NCIC/RILETS; Planning, Research and Accreditation; Capital Projects/Facilities; Supply/Fleet Operations, and the Community, Diversity and Equity Unit.  Major Longolucco is also responsible for evaluating Division-wide operations including periodic inspections of facilities, records, equipment, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable Standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).  He also represents the Division on the Statewide Records Management System Board of Advisors.  

While assigned to the Uniform Bureau, Major Longolucco served at the Hope Valley, Wickford, Chepachet (Scituate), and Lincoln Woods Barracks.  Additional assignments included the Exeter Resident Trooper Program, Commercial Enforcement Unit, Firearms Training Unit as an instructor/armorer, TASER instructor, and approximately twelve years in the Canine Unit as an Explosives Detection canine handler and trainer.       

Most recently, prior to his promotion, Major Longolucco served as a Captain in the Administrative Bureau.  He was previously appointed Interim Associate Director for the Rhode Island E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System while a permanent Associate Director was selected.  He also served as Acting Captain for the Department of Public Safety overseeing the Capitol Police Department, Division of Sheriffs, E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System, and the Public Safety Grant Administration Office.  Additional assignments included Commanding Officer of the Planning, Research and Accreditation Unit; Night Executive Officer; and Acting Patrol Commander for the Hope Valley Barracks.  In 2017, Major Longolucco was given a three-month assignment to the North Providence Police Department where he served as Deputy Executive Officer, providing operational support for the Chief of Police.  He also served as a Prosecution Officer at the Hope Valley Barracks and Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge of the New Shoreham detail.      

Prior to joining the Rhode Island State Police, Major Longolucco worked for two years as a police officer with the New London, Connecticut Police Department.  He holds a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice and Law Administration from Western Connecticut State University.

District “A” Commander

Captain David T. Bassignani

Captain Bassignani, a graduate of the 1997 recruit class, serves as the District “A” Commander. The District “A” Commander is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Uniform Bureau in the northern areas of Rhode Island. He also oversees the Emergency Response Units, including: the Public Order Platoon, Marine Unit, and the Dive Team.

Captain Bassignani has served at the Lincoln, Wickford, and Hope Valley Barracks as a member of the Uniform Bureau. His previous assignments include Night Executive Officer, Patrol Commander at the Wickford, Scituate, and Lincoln Barracks. Captain Bassignani served on the Tactical Team for sixteen years. Six of those as the Tactical Team Commander and Weapons of Mass Destruction Tactical Team Commander. He also served on the Dive Team for twelve years, two of them as the Assistant Dive Team Commander.

Captain Bassignani holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology with a Criminal Justice concentration from Central Connecticut State University.

Director of Training

Captain Mark Gilson

Captain Gilson, a graduate of the 1997 recruit class, serves as the Director of Training.  He is responsible for all initial and ongoing training and qualifications of Division personnel and oversees both the RI Municipal Police Training Academy, and the RI State Police Academy.  Additionally, he works with the other RI Department of Public Safety agencies (RI Division of Sheriffs and RI Capitol Police) to coordinate and oversee their training.

While in the Uniform Bureau, Captain Gilson was assigned to the Scituate, Hope Valley and Wickford Barracks, as well as the Commercial Enforcement Unit, and Training Academy.  He has been a Firearms Instructor and Armorer for 23 years and served as the Division’s Principal Firearms Instructor and Armorer for nine years.  Capt. Gilson was the Division’s first TASER instructor and served in that role for 13 years.  He is a former 16-year member of the RI State Police Tactical Team and served as the Sniper Team Coordinator and Logistics/Training NCO.  He served on the RI State Weapons of Mass Destruction Tactical Team from its inception in 2001 until it was stood down in 2016.

Captain Gilson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the US Air Force Academy and served a total of 29 years in the US Military between the US Air Force, US Marine Corps and RI Army National Guard.  He served in combat operations in Somalia in 1994, and in Iraq from 2004 to 2005 as a Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot.  He is a 1995 Graduate of the FBI Academy and served as a Special Agent in the FBI, Newark Division, from 1995 to 1996.

District "B" Commander

Captain Jeffrey P. L’heureux

Captain L’heureux, a graduate of the 1997 recruit class, serves as the District “B” Commander. The District “B” Commander is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Uniform Bureau in the southern areas of Rhode Island. He also oversees the Collision Reconstruction Unit, Traffic Safety Unit, Commercial Enforcement Unit, Canine Unit, Motorcycle Unit, Airport Operations, and the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal.

Captain L’heureux has served at all the Division Barracks, T.F. Green Airport, and the Exeter Patrol as a member of the Uniform Bureau. His previous assignments include Patrol Commander at the Wickford and Scituate Barracks, and he served on the Tactical Team for fourteen years. Captain L’heureux also served as a member of the Collision Reconstruction Unit for twenty years, eleven of them as the Team Commander, and has maintained his ACTAR certification since 2017.

Prior to joining the Rhode Island State Police, Captain L’heureux served three years with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in Boston. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University.

Administrative Officer

Captain Peter J. Cambio

Captain Cambio, a graduate of the 2000 recruit class, serves in the Administrative Bureau as the Division Administrative Officer. Captain Cambio oversees the Central Management Office; Technology and Communications; Management Information Systems; NCIC/RILETS; Supply/Fleet Operations; Planning, Research and Accreditation; and Capital Projects.

Captain Cambio has served at the Chepachet (Scituate), Wickford, and Lincoln Woods Barracks as a member of the Uniform Bureau. His previous assignments include Scituate Barracks Prosecution Officer, Wickford Barracks Assistant Patrol Commander, Division Human Resources Officer, and Training Academy Commandant.

Captain Cambio served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He is a graduate of LaSalle Academy and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University.