Our current president is Dexter W. Cunningham. Dexter Cunningham has been working in law enforcement for over 16 years. He has been employed with the City of Birmingham 14 years. He started his career as a patrol officer at East Precinct were he worked as a FTO for five years. After he was promoted to sergeant he worked at West Precinct, where he commanded the bicycle unit. Presently he works in the Vice/Narcotics Unit. He has served the Lodge as recording secretary and vice president before presently serving as president. He has been married for over 11 years and has two kids ages 11 and six.

When I started my career with Birmingham I was a pessimist who did not see the value or need to be in the F.O.P. In my mind I would not do anything to get in trouble because I always obeyed the rules. To my rude awakening others do not obey or play by the rules. The Lodge has been a forum where members could fellowship and voice there displeasure with unfair treatment. This lodge has been instrumental in ensuring that its members have good working conditions and are treated fairly. To me it is an honor to serve in an organization that looks out for the common officer, regardless of gender or race. It is my desire to always encourage our members to join and be involved. Your voice will always count and be heard. If you are not a member you need. Come aboard and let’s work together.