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GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey commended the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).

Bailey expressed his gratitude to FOP for their continued support and dedication to improving Illinois.

"Yesterday, we stopped by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police in Springfield to continue the conversation about reforms in the Department of Corrections both at a state and local level," Bailey said in a statement. "I am so thankful for the number of people who are willing to educate me on their issues in nearly every agency and department so we can truly restore Illinois." 

In his efforts to overturn the harshly condemned SAFE-T Act, Bailey has received support from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police. 

"For starters, we will stop trying to make police the enemy and we'll start working with them to keep innocent people safe," Bailey said, according to Fox Illinois.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been the focus of his Nov. 8 election opponent, Bailey, for the harm he anticipates the SAFE-T Act, would cause. The Safe-T Act, which would take effect on Jan. 1, will result in the release of those charged with the worst crimes including robbery, kidnapping, arson, second-degree murder, intimidation, aggravated battery, aggravated DUI, aggravated flight, drug-related homicide, and threatening a public official. 

“Governor Pritzker has the abnormal and insane governing philosophy that prioritizes the thoughts and feelings of violent criminals above law enforcement and public safety. Four more years of J.B. Pritzker is dangerous for Illinois,” Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy said, Will County Gazette reported.

The Democratic Party is losing support due to the leadership issue with crime, according to polls. A Tulchin Research survey from earlier this year found that an undisclosed Chicago suburb flipped to the GOP candidate from Pritzker. The crime was the primary concern brought up by respondents, according to Chicago City Wire.