In its letter, the FOP wrote that “no one knows the dangers and the difficulties faced by today’s police officers better than another officer, and no one knows police officers better than the FOP.” The letter was signed by Todd Templeton, president of Lodge #99, and Paul Brooks, president of Lodge #50.

In its endorsement letter, Local 42 wrote that Maki’s “diligent work and caring attitude towards public safety, working families, and the citizens of Missouri has earned our highest endorsement.” The letter was signed by Matt Dowd, the union’s political director.