Since 1969, Ohio Technical College has been providing hands-on career training in the automotive industry as well as programs in auto-diesel, collision, motorsports, restoration, and welding.
Recently, they volunteered to restore the Cleveland Division of Police Monster Truck that was once used by the Community Relations Unit.
I spoke with CPD Patrol Officer Kerry Adams, who spearheaded this mission. She stated, “The truck was in pretty bad shape with the paint peeling on the body and the motor was running really rough. I spoke with Tom Ballard from OTC and he told me after talking with the students, they would be happy to make the truck look great again.”
“They then began the project by stripping the vehicle down, preparing the body, and painting it. They also detailed the truck, including cleaning the interior, the tires, and chrome pieces. We would like to thank Mr. Ballard and the students for their effort in restoring this truck and making it usable once again.”
It is because of their hard work in restoring the CPD Monster Truck and their support of the Cleveland Division of Police that the Cleveland Police Foundation is honored to name Ohio Technical College our Community Partner of the Month for February 2025.
– Bob Guttu, CPF (Nominated by CPD Officers Kerry Adams and J.R. Bellamy)
