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Hancock County Native Promoted To Bloomington Dispatch Supervisor

Last updated on Friday, September 29, 2017

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter recently announced the promotion of Dispatcher Bryce Viehweg to Dispatch Supervisor to serve at the Bloomington Regional Dispatch Center.

Viehweg's primary responsibilities will be to supervise Regional Dispatch Center personnel on assigned shifts which include evaluating performance, training and scheduling subordinate personnel. Viehweg will also ensure Shift Dispatchers maintain constant contact with Troopers in the field and keep the Post Commander aware of all activity. Viehweg will also assist the Regional Dispatch Center Manager in daily operations and manage 911 and other emergency calls processed by dispatchers.

The Bloomington Regional Dispatch Center currently serves the Jasper, Evansville and Bloomington Districts.

A native of Greenfield, Viehweg graduated from Mount Vernon High School in Fortville in 2010. He was hired by the Indiana State Police as a dispatcher in 2012 and served the Indianapolis District. Viehweg is certified in IDACS (Indiana Data and Communications Systems) EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch & CPR), PST1 (Public Safety Communications, Course 1) NIMS (National Incident Management System) and CTO (Communications Training Officer).

Bryce and his girlfriend Tessa have three children Emma (5) Brooklyn (4) and James (2).

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