(Hillsboro)--Montgomery County Sheriff Jim Vazzi was elected to serve to represent Region 8 on the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System Governing Board. According to the board, the election happened at the 10th annual conference that was held March 3rd thru the 5th in Springfield.

The Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System Board consists of chiefs of police and sheriffs elected by their peers from eight regions of the state. Region 8 covers an area of 11 counties in southwestern Illinois ranging from East St. Louis to Nokomis.

Sheriff Vazzi will represent Region 8 as a co chair with Granite City Police Chief Richard Miller.