Police officers in the Town of Shelburne are represented by the New England Police Benevolent Association, a law enforcement union that endorsed Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump after he proposed a ban on all Muslim immigrants.
Shelburne Police Officer Josh Flore said that while the officers are represented by the union, its endorsement of Trump does not translate to an endorsement from Shelburne police.
"As far as questions about supporting Mr. Trump, I would suggest contacting the NEPBA," Flore wrote in response to an inquiry.
"The Shelburne Police Department does not endorse any federal, state or local politician," he continued. "Simply put the Shelburne Police Department is non-political."
According to the union's website, the Shelburne officers joined the union June 19 of this year after leaving the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
The union's endorsement of Trump, announced in New Hampshire this week, was met with protestors who called Trump's stance "bigoted" and held up signs comparing him to Hitler, New Hampshire Public Radio reports.
