Hays Post
The Hays Police Department announced Monday the promotion of Austin Schmeidler to Dispatcher Shift Lead.
Schmeidler began with the department in 2018 as a dispatcher and has served as a senior dispatcher since 2021, according to Chief Don Scheibler.
In the position, he will lead shifts in the communication center under the direction of Lt. Jeff Ridgeway.
"Austin has been a great employee for us, and we're confident he's going to be a great supervisor for us," Scheibler said. "We're very excited for him."
He said the dispatch department fills a vital role in the community and serves as the first, first responders in emergencies across the county.
"The work they do is very important," Scheibler said, adding he believes Schmeidler will continue to prove to be an asset to the department and the community in his new role.
