Police unions representing the officers in three largest departments in Colorado have given their support to Donald Trump for president.

The Denver Police Protective Association, the Aurora Police Association and the Colorado Springs Police Protective Association on Monday announced their endorsements. Combined, the three unions represent more than 2,700 police officers.

In a news release, representatives from each union said Trump’s support of law enforcement will ensure safer communities.

“After thoughtful consideration, we wholeheartedly believe Mr. Trump is the only candidate that will protect law-abiding citizens from those who choose to break the law,” said Nick Rogers, president of the Denver police association.

Already, Trump has earned support from the national Fraternal Order of Police.

In campaign speeches, Trump has told audiences that crime is on the increase although his assertions often are exaggerated. Violent crime rose nationally between 2014 and 2015, but the violent crime levels remained lower than those 10 years ago, according to a recent FBI report. Property crime did not increase during that one-year period.

He also has expressed support for stop-and-frisk policing, which was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge after the New York Police Department’s program was found to target young black and Hispanic men.