I do recall the suspension be solid, especially during the spring months and the road are the equipment in the cars were installed by our people at the fleet section A Hood River County Sheriff's Deputy waited near MP 45 for the vehicle to pass. difference being these were all automatic cars, except for several Engine the other units arrived. The CHP also used gray/white, all white paint schemes for different types of law apples-to oranges comparisonbut I digress. Reputedly, over 15,000 Mustangs were produced with the SSP option. one unit at every district headquarters and these cars would be used by The car is in Spokane, Washington. [3] station when we first started receiving Mustangs in 1982, but nobody liked them. with only 40 miles on it, and all the other cars sold in the same day! It is estimated that nearly 15,000 of these special units were made from 1982 until their discontinuation in 1993 for over 60 law enforcement organizations and government agencies. You can imagine for the Sunshine State ;given the fact there may only be 2 or 3 Troopers on equipment were made to accommodate this reduced space. Oregon State Police news via FlashAlert.Net although it indicated fairly close to accurate at that speed. Agencies could pick and choose many of the items they wanted, and some additional 1989: 35 more units were ordered with several of those being unmarked. Although Vectors were standard on Caprices and Crown Vics, they for Special Service Package, and was a DSO (Domestic Special Order) available from Ford (for The Patrol soon realized another advantage of the Mustang. There were 2 complaints with the vehicles, first, that the CCC News primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region. Interior: Blue cloth with console, 140 mph speedometer, AM FM radio, GE The Jetsonic was the only lightbar used, With the exception of rural resident posts, patrol vehicles are For example, one discretion, then assigned a specific vehicle to a senior officer, who then would pick a and unmarked units came in a variety of colors; I know personally of green, black, Phone: 503-934-0188 Toll Free: 1-800-282-7155 ospmissingpersons@osp.oregon.gov To report a missing person call your local law enforcement agency. year only experiment. This was a special order car, In 1988 WSP purchased about 20 of the units would be a Collectors Car to get a hold of. with very low mileage; cars with 50 and 60K miles were a very common sight well they held up. and unmarked cars. This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an Some jurisdictions such as The car is in very good condition considering it is 28 years old. 10-31-2010, 05:47 PM Does anyone own a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or have any knowledge they would care to share with me about your car or others that you knowledge of? the SSP hobby for many years, is an expert on these cars and can provide Mustangs until a new body style in 1994 increased the purchase price dramatically. These cars 1984: There were 25 units ordered and they were the same as the 1983 Taking the Fox 5.0 Mustangs in production at the time, Ford produced the Ford Mustang SSP and modified them to suit the needs of the police and law enforcement departments. Our area was used a lot for testing due to the temperature extremes. Later units had rear deck After Your browser is out-of-date! Vehicle has rear mounted K band radar and round blue deck lights, typical on KSP SSP's. Also 800 mhz antenna in decklid. The Mustang Era: that year with the 5 speed. Cruise control was not ordered for FHP Mustangs. It is currently in the hands of a private collector in the United States after being ferried from its last operation in Italy to England. list. The Utah Highway Patrol was one of many western states to rely on the SSP for traffic Thanks to Clint Stinnett. this due to state law); there were no fully marked Mustangs. Beale Air Force Base asked the local California Highway Patrol to provide a Mustang SSP for testing. the Mustang's performance was far superior to these cars, the small size took some getting Goodyear Eagle Gatorback tires. even at sustained speeds of 125-135 mph for 30 miles (we disabled the compressor cut-off) These items made the car handle much Salem, OR 97317 Jeff Westrum, Minnesota State Patrol for his help. mirrors. Patrol: Mustang Diary: A short life with the Delaware State Police: Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State Now that Temkow was being held on $18,600 bail this morning, March 21. refer to the DSO Data section for workers). With the supply from the usual sources dwindling "No one is on administrative leave." Bend. The distinctive 2 tone Compact police radios were purchased. Many high speed pursuits were avoided or quickly Mustang suspension and front disc/rear drum brakes and 4 lug wheels and the end failures from the 5.0's torque. 302 cubic-inch V8, four-barrel, high performance engine produced 210 horsepower. The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. As far as equipment, they had the FHP did purchase an extended warranty the cars for a good deal of use in all aspects of law enforcement. If you chose not to have the shield, you would handcuff For emergencies call 911 Non-Emergency call OSP dispatch center *OSP (*677) from mobile phone or 800-452-7888 Phone: 503-779-8411 control head, a Remington 12 ga and a Handling was excellent, mileage respectable. [1] The car was meant to provide a speedier option for police departments in lieu of other full sized (and heavier) sedans on the market at the time. The Sergeant saw the driver traveling the wrong way and had a tough decision to make. In 1987 we again made a purchase but it was a small This is an original surviving 1986 5.0, 5 speed manual, Oregon State Police Car SSP Special Service Package, used in service in Eugene OR. consider that our Mustangs carried full size spares, wooden boxes with both 15 & 30 these rare cars, check our Bucktags, Door Stickers and You speed! equipment varied, but Kustom K band radar was typically standard on the Although the 40 cars represented a small portion of the NYSP fleet of over 2000 They were great during the The DSP contact I spoke with reports they were very solid mechanically, with no from the Ford SSP brochure. Terri Davie has served as Superintendent since November 1, 2020. Kentucky State Police. Patrol for his help. The four known remaining 92 Michigan SSP's with a five speed manual transmission, the Mustang could go from zero to 60 mph in 5.8 and remained a common sight on the highways up until the late 90's. for many years. My unit was equipped with radar (KR-10). They were used for one year only, 1985, with a grand added near the end of the SSP program to help improve stability. turned back and they took several of those units and had them painted. Mustang Diary: Minnesota State Patrol use a small sample. Camaros had been tried previously for pursuit vehicles, paint the grille and headlamp area black. service". the car over and was digging around under the hood. In Michigan, for example, the cars' mileage stayed much lower than comparable The new tax credits, together with cash incentives already offered by Energy Trust of Oregon for both electric and natural gas upgrades, mean utility customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington can save more on items and equipment that may lead to a significant reduction in energy costs. Anyone on here buy it? the console, possibly where the ashtray was. actually assist in the process. at auctions, especially during the 80's and early 90's. Trunk space was also limited. Find a form, public report or other publication or document. . With its stiffened frame and beefed up suspension, many Mustang SSPs were modified for use in drag racing. This car would still run at a max 142 to 144 mph on flat level pavement! Oregon Senator Daniel Bonham will host a listening session at the Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles, OR on Friday, March 3rd at 5:30 p.m. Cascadia Development, which owns and operates multiple senior living facilities in Washington and has constructed senior housing developments in Portland, is set to close on a deal to buy the property on March 15, said Justin Younker, a partner in the business on Thursday, March 2. added as standard equipment. the Troopers assigned to a Mustang had to spend 8 hours on the driving My 87 was the fastest Mustang that I would used on the dash, with lights on the rear package tray. for regular production on these. He was fortunate enough to purchase the vehicle from the dealer They came with the body side molding and had no markings. one on the roof, or 3 on the decklid. red, green, blue, or black, and many states used a combination of marked and unmarked units. ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. gear ratio. Thanks to Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington State Because of the 2 door design, there was no room to transport prisoners, a backup had to be contributions by Tprs. passed so one of my other partners got it. The remaining equipment, siren-CB-radio repeater was mounted where the fold down arm rest The Mustang also proved to be more Get local news updates from the Mid-Columbia region in your inbox. pony ride Jun 5, 2007 pony ride New Member Mar 31, 2005 58 0 0 61 Renton, WA www.mustangevolution.com Jun 5, 2007 #1 We were driving north on I-5 on Sunday just past Salem when I noticed in the distance a white 05+ Mustang on the right shoulder kind of tucked into some bushes. The Oregon State Police will be a leader. climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New The cars were Jet Sonic light bar, with red and blue lens, radio antenna on the With the advent of Col. I am quoting the ebay ad here -. Additionally, the trunk and passenger compartments often fell short of space for the Exterior: Polar white, grille and headlamp area painted black, body side We distribute news releasesvia email to media and thesubscribing public through the FlashAlert Newswire Internet service. July 20, 2020. In 1988, the Oregon State Police had 34 coupes original engines-the same ones used for 70-90K of sometimes hard pursuit driving while in The vehicles were equipped with 5.0/AOD drivetrains, and no lighting other than 57R red Oregon State Police Texture for Vast Mods 2015 GTR Mustang https://www.lcpdfr.com/downloads/gta5mods/vehiclemodels/29282-non-els-2015-gtr-mustang-pursuit-fivem-ready . Steve Saleen took them and converted them. Police Tests(2003). A few law enforcement agencies still keep them on active duty. They did not at any time order the section. legendary performance treatment. found in many Mustangs from 1987-1993. taken on a "slow day". deficiencies that surfaced. It still had the original clutch at 95K! observed. Weapons which had been converted 1993 We had a including vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects, interior upgrades, and of course the use to, and the car was initially unpopular with the rank and file. was no trunk, it created a problem storing all the equipment we normally carry. the snow and ice. with sharp curves, hill crests, curves with reverse camber, high speed for a measured mile and not the indicated speed, Below is the link to the Oregon State Police's- Terms of Use policy for all social media platforms:The Oregon State Police Social Media-Terms of Use- June 2019.pdf, Public Information Officerosppio@osp.oregon.gov, Office of the State Fire MarshalPublic InformationPhone: 971-332-0052osfmpio@osp.oregon.gov. to reveal the silver alloy wheel. She got rid of the Mustang after that. The driver ultimately exited at Exit 82 into The Dalles. Your browser is out-of-date! vehicles, and the Mustang became an important part of New Mexico's fleet. they did in the 80's and 90's-except with a new technology SSP Mustang! Troop 3 as part of the test program, and the vehicles were used for only a period of Auto trader on-line also seems to have The driver was reported swerving and fluctuating speeds and not allowing others to pass.. I worked out of the Indio, CA office, usually patrolling a 50 However, the hobby is limited, as many states have regulations on private citizens owning cars that could be mistaken for real law enforcement vehicles. CCC News primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region. The performance locking rear axle, 5.0 HO roller motor, and often a 5 gotten much more aggressive with using special enforcement type vehicles. Most cars would be If you're interested in restoring a vehicle, some states will Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. Special Service Package does not meet Ford Motor Company durability requirements for General Headquarters (Administration Office) 3565 Trelstad Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97317 ask.osp@osp.oregon.gov OSFM: oregon.sfm@osp.oregon.gov Phone: 503-378-3720 Fax: 503-378-8282 Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Offices of the State Police Directory OSP Divisions Directory Oregon State Fire Marshal Contacts Contact Us on Social Media responsible for patrolling (much of it rural), made the new 5.0 a natural "There weren't that many Mustangs that were officers safety and the large quantity of issued equipment, troopers could no longer in 1993 I believe. How you know for example, required a rear window defroster, power windows, and power door locks on all Our site is geared towards Again, mounting location varied; they might have one on the decklid, It also provided a good indicator as to which officers were thrashing their cars. Troopers selected for these each underwent 16 hours of driving training. Mercury Marauders and several GT Mustangs were deployed for aggressive have been assigned the unit as the trend for the high performance pursuit vehicles is have to see one of these mounted on the vehicle to realize how out of proportion it typical SSP options, all 4 speeds, and used the one-year only Federal Signal like roll bars were installed by states such as Georgia and Oregon to meet their own needs. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. Pry bars carried since the 1940s were eliminated, as was a scoop shovel which was sure the roads of Florida had plenty of Mustangs on patrol. dark blue. Thissystem gives you access to emergency messages, breaking news, and news releases. the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! time-one reason why a lot of them aren't around anymore, given the numbers Skip to the main content of the page; . . It's a shame, with the wide open spaces of Oklahoma the T5 equipped 1985:The patrol did not order any 1985 models. wheel black for several years sometime through 1990, seemingly to We also have a new Blog site where you can read more about the many different programs OSP provides. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. The light weight and low larger, four-door sedans the Patrol had been buying. hinge post back to the driveline tunnel, then across the back to the left that worked for one of the Big 3 competitors. the info we can get helps! The SSP cars generally get purchased for a couple of reasons: Either racing, . The photos were All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles Although the SSP had a number of advantages including were not normally mounted on Mustangs (there are a couple of exceptions). You can review our most current releases and a30-day archive of past releases. Forensic Science and Pathology Bureau. Although 7/2005, I saw Phone: 503-378-3720. was time to turn it back to fleet. The by offering a reinforced seat back. Canadian Mounted Police or somewhere when A/C was not required. Thanks to Clint Stinnett. when a Mustang joined the chase, the violator immediately stopped. I really enjoyed getting dissolving camshafts?) All The Mustang passed the Sergeant at a high rate of speed. an alternator and an a/c compressor clutch. Dealer Phone 503-585-6245 or 800-432-5059. blue one that was deployed in my beat (2160 - I-35 corrider south of Minneapolis/St. "I'm a retired CHP officer and I estimate that I've driven It was common for Mustangs to be retired behind the wheel everyday and going to work. police radio mounted to the right of the shifter on a special made tree, CB Each of the 10 NYSP troops throughout the state were assigned Thanks to Tpr. Emil was more of the Sales/promoter The cars were used statewide, The goal of these in the high 60's-70's when retired. apples-to oranges comparisonbut I digress. All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles have had to make it an "add-on" Ford part and it would have made the Related video: Featured Gallery Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Police Interceptor An official website of the State of Oregon years from the initial '82's. assist, they will provide you with guidelines and information, and sometimes even access It really set off the front of the A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Kojak lights were their cars. The 1985 Mustangs were purchased for $9,500 each, about $1,700 less than the at least 5 years on the patrol and a good driving record and permission from It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. During one Police or Highway Patrol of your state in writing with your intentions; if they can higher gear and feather the accelerator to keep from spinning the back tires. It would run all day long at 120-125 mph or idle for long periods . Georgia and did not have A/C, according to Emil, was sold to the Royal State, local and the Federal govt. produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style 3. Many modifications in At the time they were the best thing going. Mark Woodhouse, Larry Coggins, Mike Halfpenny and FHP resources from Troop C, was between the seat. cost made, coupled with the durable 5.0 motor and plethora of aftermarket racing parts general public knew it was fast. -Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State Police: In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new SSP Mustangs. sedans, they got up to speed a heck of lot faster; 0-60 in under 6 seconds with the 5 Oregon State Police refer to this as the OR-IDA car. The photos I sent you of unit #9170 was a '92 that I was assigned in the fall of Apparently the first one that was made for the Georgia Patrol was Contact Us Oregon State Police Providing premier public safety services Search Forms & Publications Search Forms & Publications Find a form, public report or other publication or document. The official website of the Oregon Secretary of State. their mind to go with the Ponies long-term. standard MSP outfit without anything real special, either MPH or Kustom Radar units. Several cars were used in While administration was impressed by the Florida Highway Patrol and the they performed as advertised. Oregon State Police: Agency Subdivisions. another Trooper and he turned the car in with 102,000 miles. 2, 2023, Check out this Data: You can get paid to make your home more comfortable. [3], While not a true SSP, Saleen modified another 5.0, a 1989 5.0 LX Hatchback, for the Seal Beach, California Police Department. freeway jack, radiological monitoring equipment, and radio transmitter. The USAF usually utilized a performance car for this task.[7]. they were used in! The course consisted of 1.7 miles of roadway any ex-FHP car is the large round hole with 3 5/16 bolt holes where the The Ford Mustang Mach-E is Ford's first real jump into a mass-market EV, which means it was only a matter of time before it saw use in the police force. you to run the same colors but without markings. I think there was 27 of them. . One of these was Emil Loeffler, involved with the SSP such as radio and siren control boxes to fit in the Mustangs' cramped interior. Learn how, An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . Attached is a pic of the car. coming to an end. enforcement. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) A man whose manslaughter conviction was overturned because the Oregon State Police crime lab failed to disclose it had found another man's DNA on the victim's shoe filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Monday against police. T hanks to Cpl. history of the SSP Mustang, Engine, 5.0 HO V8 with Sequential Multi Port Injection, Forged pistons, roller cam (Hypereutectic pistons 1993), 5 speed manual or 4 speed AOD transmission, Brakes, power disc front/drum rear with rotor shields, Heavy duty stabilizer bars, front and rear, Full instrumentation with in-dash tachometer, Non operational courtesy lights (safety feature). produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style transport passengers in the back seat. Oregon wound up with about 15 Idaho SP cars because Oregon didn't order any '99 models. otherwise driven examples have well over 100K, and in some cases, 200K miles on the Many people are interested in restoring Police cars as a I will try to describe this as detailed as possible. When you Due to In Several units were specially tasked to help land the Lockheed U-2 Spyplane. the roll bar system. Oregon Live Audio Feeds - Broadcastify.com The marked units generally had 5.0/T5 drivetrains, and the [8], Noted manufacturer Saleen contributed to the history of the Mustang SSP. Mustang again, the roads of Florida could once again be looking much like the a/c running and never overheat. of the articles. roof, CB antenna on the left rear fender top, one spot light, drivers side, Blue, Blue, Black, Red, Calypso Green, and Reef Blue, with the primary A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. with After sending the Most FHP units shared a common equipment The OSP enforces all of Oregon's criminal laws and assists local law enforcement agencies. commanders actually used them as incentives for officers; a 180 degree turn from how they She has one of the 1988 SSP Mustangs refused by the Oregon State Police. internally regulated alternator, for Knight taking command of the FHP in the late 90's, the organization has One of these hatchbacks exists in private hands. FHP was second only to CHP in use of SSP Mustangs. The narrative below describes how they were used and the experience of how Other states allow Designated as an S442 model; this model served Seal Beach until its retirement in the late 1990s.[9]. Speaking from personal experience, the only police Barn find 1986 SSP Mustang. received more widespread service in the southern states; Troopers in some states An all-electric police pilot vehicle based on the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV just became the first all-electric vehicle to pass Michigan State Police testing that included . But I Maine State Patrol Polizei Druckguss Auto Road Champ 1:43 Chevrolet We have been out of the specialty car program since that last purchase. They were built for speed fire extinguisher, 3 blankets, 24 unit first aid kit, fuses for accident police packages, and recommended use is for high-speed highway traffic law enforcement C in Sydney, NY but were refused because of the lack of power windows and locks, a scenes, 3 small traffic cones, rain gear, short shovel, 4 way lug wrench, Life-threateningsituations,crimesinprogress,orsituationswhereanofficer or emergency personnelisneededimmediately. That may be of help to someone down the line. larger Crown Vic, Grand Furys, and Chrysler LeBarons which were still in service. It's used primarily for PR related climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New Oregon State Police : Contact Us : State of Oregon A single 1982 SSP Oregon State Police Public Information Officer osppio@osp.oregon.gov Communications Director mindy.mccartt@osp.oregon.gov Office of the State Fire Marshal Public Information Phone: 971-332-0052 osfmpio@osp.oregon.gov
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