Upper Cape Tech students help police truck get back on the case
From the left, Instructor Kevin Salsman, Wareham PD LT. Bryan Whalen, student and Wareham resident Willow Tellier, student and Wareham resident Juan Rosario-Zamora, student and Wareham resident Aidan Ventura along with Wareham Police Chief Walter Correia. Photo source: Upper Cape Tech
Students listen to Chief Correia speak. Photo source: Wareham Police Department
The old version of the Dodge Ram. Photo source: Wareham Police Department
Students sanded down the low-milage vehicle. Photo source: Wareham Police Department
Rust spots on the vehicle before it was taken to Upper Cape Tech. Photo source: Wareham Police Department
The crackling exterior. Photo source: Wareham Police Department
The new vehicle all sleek and shiny. Photo source: Wareham Police Department
From the left, Instructor Kevin Salsman, Wareham PD LT. Bryan Whalen, student and Wareham resident Willow Tellier, student and Wareham resident Juan Rosario-Zamora, student and Wareham resident Aidan Ventura along with Wareham Police Chief Walter Correia. Photo source: Upper Cape Tech
Students listen to Chief Correia speak. Photo source: Wareham Police Department
The old version of the Dodge Ram. Photo source: Wareham Police Department
Students sanded down the low-milage vehicle. Photo source: Wareham Police Department
Rust spots on the vehicle before it was taken to Upper Cape Tech. Photo source: Wareham Police Department
The crackling exterior. Photo source: Wareham Police Department
The new vehicle all sleek and shiny. Photo source: Wareham Police Department
That snazzy-looking police truck cruising around Wareham is thanks to students across the bridge.
Students in the Automotive Collision Repair program at Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School recently completed a hands-on project restoring a damaged police truck in partnership with the Wareham Police Department.
The vehicle required significant body and paint work and one of the seats was also reupholstered as part of the project. Students stripped and sanded the truck which was originally blue, black and white, and replaced several components, including bumpers and select body panels.
The improved truck, a Dodge Ram, can be seen rolling around in all black with rust spots eliminated and the Wareham Police logo stamped throughout.
The Wareham Police Department wrote in a Facebook post that they appreciated the time, effort, and pride the students put into bringing the vehicle back to life. Police Chief Walter Correia Jr extended his gratitude calling the work "exceptional."
“The quality of work far exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail was clearly evident, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. I’m also encouraged by the commitment, dedication and pride these young people are putting into their craft. It’s evident they are guided by outstanding faculty members," he said.
Upper Cape Tech said the project reflects the schools commitment to supporting its towns while giving students real-world experience to strengthen their technical skills.
