A group of over 175 current and former law enforcement officials on Friday endorsed Democratic nominee Joe Biden, according to a list obtained by Fox News. The list includes former attorneys general, U.S. attorneys and dozens of former police chiefs and sheriffs.

Prominent officials in the group include former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, current Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and Santa Cruz County, Arizona Sheriff Tony Estrada.

“Joe Biden has always stood on the right side of the law and is offering a much needed vision for our Nation. When asked the question, would you feel safe in Joe Biden’s America? The answer is yes,” Tom Manger, former president of the Major Cities Chiefs Association, said about his endorsement of the former vice president.

Noble Wray, the retired chief of the Madison, Wisconsin, Police Department, criticized President Trump for his “law and order” message.

“It’s ironic that a lawless president claims to be the ‘law and order’ president,” Wray said. “We are at a crossroads with this nation, and we need a president that has always prioritized the safety of Americans and their families.”

Trump has touted his support from law enforcement. In August, a union representing tens of thousands of police officers in New York City endorsed Trump for reelection.

“Across this country, police officers are under attack. Our neighborhoods are being ripped apart by violence and lawlessness,” Patrick J. Lynch, the head of the Police Benevolent Association, said in an endorsement of Trump. “Most politicians have abandoned us, but we still have one strong voice speaking up in our defense.”

Recent polls suggest that Trump’s “law and order” message is not resonating with voters. A recent YouGov survey revealed that 56% of adults believe violence occurring at racial justice protests would get worse if Trump is reelected, with only 18% believing there would be less violence amid the demonstrations.

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