PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Ohio State Highway Patrol Dispatcher Cynthia A. Bloomfield has been selected for the 2026 Ohio State Highway Patrol Telecommunications Award at the Portsmouth dispatch center, the patrol announced in a news release Monday.
Bloomfield, 56, was recognized for outstanding service during 2026 at Portsmouth as a dispatcher, according to the release. Sworn officers and dispatchers chose Bloomfield based on technical job knowledge and ability, enthusiastic work attitude, teamwork, and prompt and courteous response to the public’s requests for information and assistance.
Bloomfield joined the Highway Patrol in 2008 and has served at the Jackson and Portsmouth dispatch centers, the release said.
Originally from Minford, Bloomfield is a graduate of Minford High School and Shawnee State University, according to the release. She and her husband, Scott, reside in Minford.

