DeKalb County’s public safety director will become the president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives on Wednesday.

As the leader of NOBLE, Cedric Alexander may be called on to serve on White House panels for counsel and advice about criminal justice and human rights issues.

“I look forward to being a part of this prestigious national organization that has had positive influence in law enforcement, not only for this nation, but around the world,” Alexander said in a statement.

Alexander and NOBLE’s new executive board will be installed during the group’s annual conference in Grand Rapids, Mich.