Superintendent, Rhode Island State Police
Director, Rhode Island Department of Public Safety
Colonel Darnell S. Weaver
Colonel Darnell S. Weaver was appointed by Governor Daniel J. McKee on April 29, 2022, to serve as the 15th Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and as the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety.
Colonel Weaver grew up in Cranston, Rhode Island and has a long and respected 29-year career as a veteran of the Rhode Island State Police. Colonel Weaver oversees and is responsible for statewide law enforcement and regulation. Colonel Weaver is also in charge of the Patrol Bureau, Detective Bureau, Administrative Bureau, Division specialty units, and the Department of Public Safety. The Patrol Bureau includes the District “A” and District “B” patrols, as well as Emergency Response and Service Units and the Governor’s Executive Security Detail. The Detective Bureau includes Cyber Crimes/Fusion Center/JCTF, Narcotics/High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA), Violent Fugitive Task Force (VFTF), Major Crimes, Gaming Enforcement, Special Victims Unit, and other specialized investigative units. The Administrative Bureau includes the Central Management Office; Management Information Systems; Fleet/Supply; Technology and Communications; NCIC/RILETS; Planning, Research and Accreditation; and Capital Projects. The Department of Public Safety includes the Capitol Police Department, Division of Sheriffs, E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System and personnel, Public Safety Grants Administration Office, Division Training Academy, and the Municipal Police Training Academy.
As a ranking officer, Colonel Weaver served at all barracks as a member of the Uniform Bureau. His previous assignments include Night Executive Officer and Assistant Patrol Commander of both the Hope Valley and Wickford Barracks. He was a member of the Honor Guard Unit and served as a Field Training Officer. In addition, Colonel Weaver served as the Officer-in-Charge of the State Police Training Academy and Commandant of the 2016 Rhode Island State Police Recruit Academy class. Later assignments included District “A” Commander, Director of Training overseeing daily operations for the Division Training Academy and Municipal Police Training Academy, and Uniform Bureau Commander responsible for uniform troopers and patrols throughout the State. Most recently, he served as Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Field Operations.
Colonel Weaver also serves on several boards and commissions, including the New England State Police Information Network (NESPIN), Rhode Island Police Chief’s Association (RIPCA), and is a part of the New England State Police Compact (NESPAC), the Rhode Island Statewide Records Management System Board of Advisors, and the Criminal Justice Hall of Fame.
Prior to joining the Rhode Island State Police, Colonel Weaver served in the United States Marine Corps.
Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Field Operations
Lieutenant Colonel John M. Allen
Lieutenant Colonel John Allen, a graduate of the 1997 recruit class, serves as the Uniform Bureau Commander and is responsible for the operations of the Uniform Bureau throughout Rhode Island.
Lieutenant Colonel John Allen has served at the Lincoln Woods, Wickford, Portsmouth, and Hope Valley Barracks as a member of the Uniform Bureau. His previous assignments include Patrol Commander at the Wickford Barracks, Night Executive Officer, and Assistant Patrol Commander, Prosecution Officer at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, District “A” and District "B" Commander. He also served as the Executive Officer of the Department of Public Safety. Lieutenant Colonel John Allen is a member of the Rhode Island State Police Recruit Training Academy class of 1997 and is a graduate of 277th session of the FBI National Academy.
Lieutenant Colonel John Allen was an officer of the RI Troopers Association for eight years and served as President.
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.
Department of Public Safety Commander
Major Peter J. Cambio
Major Cambio, a graduate of the 2000 recruit class, serves as the Commanding Officer of the Department of Public Safety & Training. Major Cambio is tasked with overseeing the operations of the E911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System, Rhode Island Capitol Police, Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs, Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy, and Rhode Island State Police Training Academy. Major Cambio serves on the Construction Project Committee overseeing the development of the new Rhode Island State Police Southern Public Safety Complex.
Major Cambio was formerly assigned to the Administrative Bureau as the Division Administrative Captain. He was responsible for overseeing the Central Management Office, Technology and Communications, Management Information Systems, NCIC/RILETS, Supply/Fleet Operations, Planning, Research and Accreditation, and Capital Projects. Major Cambio’s previous Division assignments include serving as the Human Resources Lieutenant and Training Academy Commandant.
While assigned to the Uniform Bureau, Major Cambio served at the Chepachet Barracks, Wickford Barracks, Lincoln Woods Barracks, and Scituate Barracks. His previous Uniform Bureau assignments include serving as the Scituate Barracks Prosecution Officer and Wickford Barracks Assistant Patrol Commander.
Major 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.
Uniform Bureau Commander
Major Erik Yanyar
Major Erik Yanyar, a graduate of the 2000 recruit class, serves as the Uniform Bureau Commander and is responsible for the operations of the Uniform Bureau throughout Rhode Island.
Prior to his current role, Major Yanyar was the Division Administrative Officer, overseeing the Central Management Office; Technology and Communications; Management Information Systems; NCIC/RILETS; Supply/Fleet Operations; Planning, Research and Accreditation; and Capital Projects.
Previous assignments include Night Executive Officer, Patrol Commander of the Lincoln Woods Barracks, and Officer-in-Charge of Planning, Research and Accreditation.
As a member of the Uniform Bureau, he was assigned to all the Division Barracks and served 10 years as a patrol/narcotics K-9 handler with the Division Canine Unit. As a member of the Detective Bureau, he was assigned to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Unit.
Major Yanyar holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Roger Williams University in Criminal Justice. He also served for 7 years in the Rhode Island Army National Guard.
Community, Diversity & Equity Unit
Captain Kenneth D. Jones
Captain Jones, a graduate of the 1997 recruit class, serves as the Officer in charge of the Community, Diversity and Equity Unit. For fourteen years he was a member of the Uniform Bureau, serving at all barracks locations. He was a staff member at the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy and the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy for six years. He has also served on the Tactical Team. He has also been assigned as the Night Executive Officer, Weekend Officer-in-Charge and Patrol Commander of the Lincoln Woods Barracks. Before becoming a member of the Rhode Island State Police, he served in the United States Marine Corps for twelve years.
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.
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.
Captain Damien Longo
Professional Standards Unit
Captain Damien Longo
Captain Longo, a graduate of the 2000 recruit class, serves as the Officer-in-Charge of the Professional Standards Unit. The Professional Standards Unit is responsible for investigating all complaints and allegations made against sworn and civilian members of the State Police.
As a member of the Uniform Bureau, Captain Longo was assigned to the Hope Valley, Lincoln Woods, Scituate, and Wickford Barracks. In 2012, Captain Longo was transferred to the Detective Bureau and assigned to the Computer Crimes Unit. While in the Computer Crimes Unit, Captain Longo was a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Joint Cyber Task Force (JCTF). Captain Longo also was a detective in the Auto Theft Unit before becoming the Officer-in-Charge of the Major Crimes Unit.
Captain Longo holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice and a minor concentration in Economics from Stonehill College. Captain Longo also holds a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University.
Director of Training
Captain Thomas Chabot
Captain Chabot, a graduate of the 2000 recruit class, serves as the Director of Training. In this role, he oversees all initial and ongoing training and qualifications for sworn Division personnel. He is also responsible for managing both the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy and the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy. Additionally, Captain Chabot collaborates with other Rhode Island Department of Public Safety agencies, including the R.I. Division of Sheriffs and R.I. Capitol Police, to coordinate and oversee their respective training programs.
Captain Chabot has served at the Lincoln Woods, Scituate, Wickford, and Hope Valley Barracks, as a member of the Uniform Bureau. His other previous Uniform Bureau assignments include the Lincoln Woods Barracks Prosecution Officer, the Wickford Barracks Assistant Shift Supervisor, Non-Commissioned Officer Late Patrol Supervisor, and Night Executive Officer. Beyond his Uniform Bureau assignments, Captain Chabot was assigned to the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy, where he served as the Basic Training Officer. His leadership experience also includes serving as the Capitol Projects Coordinator in the Administrative Bureau, the Training Academy Commandant, and the Division Human Resources Officer.
From 2002 to 2023, Captain Chabot was a dedicated member of the Rhode Island State Police Tactical Team. In his final two years on the team, he proudly served as the Tactical Team Commander, overseeing critical operations and highly trained personnel. Captain Chabot attended the University of Rhode Island where he studied Fine Arts.
Assistant Detective Commander
Captain Marc Alboum
Captain Marc A. Alboum, a graduate of the 2005 recruit class, serves as an Assistant Detective Commander. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the Division’s Major Crimes Unit, Special Victim’s Unit, Intelligence Unit, Forensic Services Unit, Financial Crimes Unit, Rhode Island Fusion Center, Auto Theft Unit, Adult Correctional Institution Investigative Unit, Division of Motor Vehicles Investigative Unit, Evidence/Property Unit, and the Rhode Island Sex Offender Registration Notification Unit.
While assigned to the Uniform Bureau, Captain Alboum served at the Lincoln Woods Barracks, Hope Valley Barracks, and Wickford Barracks. His additional previous Uniform Bureau assignments include being in the capacity of a Field Training Officer and a Non-Commissioned Officer assigned to late patrol.
Captain Alboum was transferred to the Detective Bureau in 2012 where he was assigned to the Major Crimes Unit. In addition to the Major Crimes Unit, Captain Alboum has served in the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force Unit, Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes against Children Task Force, and the Intelligence Unit where his last assignment was as the Officer-In-Charge. Captain Alboum also served as a task force officer with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force.
Prior to joining the Rhode Island State Police, Captain Alboum served four years with the South Kingstown Police Department.
Captain Alboum holds a Master of Science Degree in Administration of Justice and Homeland Security from Salve Regina University, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and Exercise Science from the University of Rhode Island.
Division Administration Officer
Captain Sean McGehearty
Captain Sean P. McGehearty, a graduate of the 2005 recruit class, serves as the Division Administrative Officer. In this role, Captain McGehearty oversees Planning, Research, and Accreditation; UCR/NIBRS; the Central Management Office; Management Information Systems; Fleet/Supply; Technology and Communications; NCIC/RILETS; Capital Projects/Facilities; the Human Resources Officer; and the Records Administrator.
As a ranking officer, Captain McGehearty served as the Human Resources Officer; Patrol Commander of the Lincoln Woods Barracks; Night Executive Officer; Assistant Patrol Commander of the Scituate Barracks; Patrol Supervisor at the Wickford Barracks; Late Patrol Supervisor; and Prosecution Officer at the Lincoln Woods Barracks.
As a member of the Detective Bureau, Captain McGehearty was assigned to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force (VFTF), and as a task force officer with the United States Marshals Service. As a Trooper in the Uniform Bureau, Captain McGehearty was assigned to the Wickford, Hope Valley, and Lincoln Woods Barracks. Additionally, Captain McGehearty served in ancillary assignments as a Patrol/Narcotics Detection K-9 handler, Firearms Instructor, member of the Technical Investigations Unit, Crisis Negotiator, Field Training Officer, Auxiliary Member of the Commercial Enforcement Unit, and member of the Honor Guard.
Before joining the Rhode Island State Police, Captain McGehearty served three years with the Pawtucket Police Department and three years with the New Hampshire State Police.
Captain McGehearty holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with a minor in Education and a Master of Arts Degree in Higher Education Administration from Boston College. Additionally, Captain McGehearty holds a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Norwich University.
Assistant Detective Commander
Captain Derek G. Melfi
Captain Melfi, a graduate of the 2005 recruit class, serves as an Assistant Detective Commander. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the Division's Violent Fugitive Task Force (VFTF), Computer / Cyber Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), Narcotics / High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA), and Gaming Enforcement Unit.
While assigned to the Uniform Bureau, Captain Melfi served at the Lincoln Barracks, Hope Valley Barracks, Chepachet Barracks and Scituate Barracks. His additional previous Uniform Bureau assignments include being a Field Training Officer and Supervisor in Charge of the Domestic Highway Enforcement team.
Captain Melfi was transferred to the Detective Bureau in 2012, where he was assigned to the Narcotics / High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA). Captain Melfi worked in this assignment in all rank capacities, ultimately promoting to Lieutenant and becoming the Officer-In-Charge. Captain Melfi also serves as a sworn Task Force Officer with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Violent Crime Task Force. Captain Melfi's last assignment was the Officer-In-Charge of the Major Crimes Unit.
Captain Melfi holds a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Strategic Management from Boston University and is pursuing a second Master of Science Degree in Public Safety from the University of Virginia. Captain Melfi holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University and is a graduate of the 295th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy.