Several hundred people came out Frioay afternoon to say goodbye tothe employees of the Kenora Police Service.
The ceremony took place in the parking lot of the Kenora Police Station.
Chief Dan Jorgensen says he's still a little bitter about how city councildecided to get rid of the KPS.
Members of the Kenora Police Service were presented plaques in recognition to their service to the community.
Saturday morning, 33 members of the KPS will be sworn in by OPP commissioner Julian Fantino.