A Dallas police organization says the NFL should reconsider rejecting the Cowboys' request to honor fallen cops with a helmet decal this season ... telling TMZ Sports "We are extremely upset by their decision."
We spoke to Sergeant Demetrick Pennie, president of the Dallas Fallen Officers Foundation, who tells us the league should use its platform to support their cause.
"The NFL had an opportunity to be leaders and advocates for change in law enforcement," Pennie says.
"These teams and players have a spotlight on them and could have helped bring awareness.