Resilience In Uniform | Rich Creamer
In this episode, Rich Creamer shares his unconventional journey from Navy support to law enforcement and his impactful work in first responder wellness and peer support. Discover insights on mental health, leadership, and how to foster resilience in high-stress professions.
Navy Veteran | Retired Police Officer
Rich Creamer is a US Navy veteran and retired Sergeant with the Norfolk Police Department, bringing 25 years of combined military and law enforcement service forged on the front lines of public safety. His career began patrolling some of Norfolk’s most crime-ridden neighborhoods and evolved through elite specialized assignments including the Gang Unit, Homicide, FBI Violent Crime Task Force, Cold Case Homicide, Training Division, and Criminal Intelligence Unit. Over the course of his career, Rich earned Officer of the Year, two U.S. Attorney Public Service Awards, and multiple departmental commendations.
In his final assignment with the Training Division, Rich oversaw the development and instruction of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Peer Support programming — providing direct support and training to Norfolk PD and emergency service agencies across the region. He didn’t just train others. He built the systems from the ground up.
Over the past decade, Rich has worked at the forefront of public safety wellness. As founder of the Norfolk Public Safety Wellness Initiative, he launched Virginia’s first facility-dog program, a state-of-the-art functional fitness facility, and holistic wellness partnerships providing float therapy, infrared sauna, massage therapy, and nutrition counseling — all at no cost to public-safety personnel.
Rich continues to shape the future of first responder wellness as the Director of Public Safety Insights for Lighthouse Health & Wellness, Advisory Board Member for Survive First, Public Safety Liaison for…Read More
