Philadelphia police union president John McNesby stepping down for new position

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The head of the Philadelphia police union is stepping down to take a new position.

John McNesby has served as president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 since 2007.

He is accepting a new position with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the coming weeks.

McNesby joined the Philadelphia police force in 1989 as a patrol officer before becoming a narcotics detective.

His last day with the FOP will be November 10.

The FOP board will meet next week to elect his successor.