Article content “They’re very disappointed,” he said. “There’s always been a close connection between the police and the military, both are putting yourself out there to protect other people.” The idea for the cruiser decals dates back to 2006 after DRPS officers spontaneously attended every Hwy. 401 ramp in Durham Region to pay tribute to fallen soldiers who were being transported from CFB Trenton to Toronto. “We expressed our disappointment to the chief,” said Goodwin. “It’s the chief’s decision to make, but I hope the service changes its mind, and we go back to putting them on our cruisers.”