South Shore Technical High School overhaul, Scituate Police Humvees

SCITUATE – Last school year, students at South Shore Technical High School in Hanover breathed new life into the Scituate police fleet, which includes three Humvees that are critical to the small coastal town’s storm surge response, according to Police Chief Mark Thompson.

Students in the technical school’s automotive program painted, did body work and added graphics to the vehicles. The vehicles, which the department purchased at low cost from U.S. Department of Defense surplus inventory, were paid for by the department through asset forfeitures, according to a Scituate police news release.

Asset seizure is the process by which police obtain court approval to use assets seized during criminal investigations to fund their department’s programs.

The students changed the Humvees’ original military appearance to olive drab and camouflage colors to match the Scituate Police Department’s color scheme and design, the press release said.

Thompson said the vehicles play a critical role in public safety by allowing officers to reach coastal areas that are often inaccessible due to storm surges.

“We are fortunate and grateful to partner with South Shore Tech,” Thompson said in a statement. “This project represents an incredible accomplishment for the students and showcases the capabilities and value that Tech offers to our community and region.”