MANSFIELD – The Ohio State Highway Patrol Mansfield Post has announced the selection of Dispatcher Joseph Pritchard as the 2026 Dispatcher of the Year.
The selection of Dispatcher Pritchard, 22, is in recognition of his outstanding service during 2026 at the Mansfield Dispatch Center.
Sworn officers and dispatchers chose Pritchard based on technical job knowledge, his positive attitude, dependable work ethic, and prompt and courteous response to the public’s requests for information and assistance.
Dispatcher Pritchard started his career with the Ohio State Highway Patrol in 2023 and has served at the Mansfield Dispatch Center and the Columbus Communications Center.
This is Pritchard’s second time receiving this award, also having earned the Dispatcher of the Year Award in 2024.
Originally from Butler, he is a 2022 graduate of Clear Fork High School.