Students from six different schools have put their engineering skills to the test by upgrading a number of former police motorbikes and an old bus.

The retired vehicles were donated by the Bermuda Police Service and refurbished at the workshops of Noble Auto.

The students, assisted by experienced mechanics, added solar panels, air bags and other accessories to the vehicles, which will take part in a parade later this year.

Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva said: “The Bermuda Police Service is celebrating 135 years of policing in the community and there is no better way to celebrate that milestone than to highlight the partnership with the public and private high schools.

“This opportunity allows our skilled and highly trained mechanical staff from the Bermuda Police Service and the trained professionals of Noble Auto with the assistance of various high school students to use a creative and innovative work style and techniques to ultimately create never before seen police vehicle concepts.

“Working with our community partners, especially those that find positive pursuits for our youth, is something that the Bermuda Police Service remains committed to. We believe that the ultimate beneficiaries of such collaboration will be Bermuda’s youth.”

The bikes will be on display at a number of community events during the summer and will also take part in a ‘Police Vehicles Past, Present & Future Convoy’, to be held on October 1.