A local Fraternal Order Police lodge calls for Sheriff Craig Rowland’s resignation as they pledge their support to the community.

The Snake River Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 said in a statement released Monday that it would be in the best interest of the community for Rowland to step down.

East Idaho News reports, the sheriff is accused of assaulting a church youth group who left a thank you note at his home in November before making disparaging remarks to investigators about a local tribal community.

The first call for resignation came Thursday from the Shoshone Bannock Tribes who asked for Rowland to step down and issue a public apology.

Other officials and organizations have echoed calls for Rowland to step down.