LEBANON — Warren County's chief law enforcement officer will lead an organization of his peers for 2002.

        Sheriff Tom Ariss was recently elected president of the Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association (BSSA) and will begin serving a one-year term on Jan. 1.

        BSSA is a professional organization that represents the interests of Ohio sheriffs and deputies.

        Next year, the biggest issue on the agenda is to help implement a radio system and computerized data bank to be shared by state, county and local police agencies throughout the state, Sheriff Ariss said.

        For him, the move to the presidency is a step up.

        Serving as BSSA's first vice president this year, Sheriff Ariss has held various positions on the organization's executive board since 1997.

        The retired state trooper and former Springboro officer was appointed Warren County sheriff in 1992 and has won political elections ever since.

        Two other sheriffs in southwestern Ohio also were voted into BSSA executive board seats for 2002, said association Executive Director Robert Cornwell said.

        Preble County Sheriff Thomas Hayes will serve as second vice president and Miami County Sheriff Charles Cox will be treasurer.

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