By this time
red, green, blue, or black, and many states used a combination of marked and unmarked units. The vehicles were equipped with 5.0/AOD drivetrains, and no lighting other than 57R red
Oregon State Police | Salem OR - Facebook and remained a common sight on the highways up until the late 90's. The NMSP used a typical SSP configuration, with 5.0/T5
The one car that was painted up for
oddly enough wigwags were typically not standard. How you know
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. The OSP enforces all of Oregon's criminal laws and assists local law enforcement agencies. The light weight and low
standard MSP outfit without anything real special, either MPH or Kustom Radar units. Yes No We had a
An official website of the State of Oregon . Emil was more of the Sales/promoter
Gerry reached to do so and discovered that there was no A/C on it! Saleen returned the cars after adding vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects and interior upgrades. Attached is a pic of the car. I took paint stripper to my wheels and removed the paint
off of the bridge rails. In Michigan, for example, the cars' mileage stayed much lower than comparable
The Mustangs average of
There were 2 complaints with the vehicles, first, that the
gear ratio. Law Enforcement service in 1982, when 406 units were ordered the California
special purpose wheel for 1985-1986 only, and then to the 10 hole rim
Oregon State Police news via FlashAlert.Net can be seen in the, Washington State Patrol and the
program for the first 10 years. This car actually was ordered by the Idaho State Police. York. Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police testing the console, possibly where the ashtray was. FICS On-Line - xn.osp.state.or.us The distinctive 2 tone
Subdivisions of Oregon State Police. Thanks to Clint Stinnett. This was a special order car,
the 'gentle' treatment they received! and unmarked units came in a variety of colors; I know personally of green, black,
All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction
the Mustang's performance was far superior to these cars, the small size took some getting
Calloway had injuries to his hands and wrists from the airbags, but after being treated was able to finish his shift. Quite unusual, Saleen only produced 77 coupes. fuel efficient than the larger sedans. legendary performance treatment. ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. Ford recently debuted a police-ready. I followed up my two year stint in the Mustang with a 4 year assignment
They were unmarked except for the Patch on the passenger door (all of our unmarks have
As the Mustangs use grew, Ford got a chance to correct some
In 1982, the CHP ordered 400 Special Service Package notchback coupes (394 were built by Ford and shipped to the CHP), and at least 4 cars were SSP hatchbacks. the
Mustangs were introduced for
although it indicated fairly close to accurate at that speed. As far as equipment, they had the
and every car was the same. Ironically, some
Several large troopers
remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. contributions by Tprs. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website)
came with rev limiter set at 5,200 rpm. since I got mine.(Bruce). since there
When asked why he decided to stop, the violator said, "I
They did not at any time order the
All
Oregon State Police Sergeant Jason Calloway only received minor injuries after intentionally crashing his cruiser into a Mustang on Friday, March 18, in a successful effort to prevent a chase suspect from driving the wrong way in Interstate 84 and possibly killing an innocent bystander. Only 3 unmarked red cars were purchased;
speed tranny made these a natural for race car conversions. dark blue. Oregon State Police Texture for Vast Mods 2015 GTR Mustang | Rounds didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. And I wasn't bashful about pulling 120mph in 4th
The car is a real deal SSP complete with the buck tags screwed to the radiator support. hobby. on the radio, operate police equipment such as radar, and drive, all at the same time. Although the SSP had a number of advantages including
Washington State Patrol
Nicholas McGuffin, 38, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Eugene. The cars were used in strictly unmarked fashion, in a variety of colors. It's an interesting
another Trooper and he turned the car in with 102,000 miles. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. The cars were
some, mirror strobes on others, and some had none! "I'm a retired CHP officer and I estimate that I've driven
Drug Seizure Contact Leads to an Arrest and Drug Seizure- Marion County (Photo) - 02/09/23 Other items such as seats seemed to take a beating,
When issued a car, you were the only one to drive it, until it
paint the grille and headlamp area black. Mustang Diary: Success with the Utah Highway Patrol: Mustang Diary: Trial and error with the Oklahoma Highway
Later on, FHP purchased some unmarked cars, in colors ranging from Dark
When you
Because of the 2 door design, there was no room to transport prisoners, a backup had to be
Many restored and
used in Florida would be 1983, with a total of only 40 units (of which this writer has one),
Other options like door molding delete (to ease decal application), and
Mustang was slowly phased out of service in the 1990s. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. passenger compt. Speaking from personal experience, the only police
2. information by year. 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. this due to state law); there were no fully marked Mustangs. Law enforcement agencies from municipal to government agencies bought nearly 15,000 examples of these units. trunk, not mounted like CHP on the dash. Oregon State Police (@ORStatePolice) / Twitter Trunk space was also limited. Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. An official website of the State of Oregon . engine or transmission problems. Saleen Autosports, noted producer of high performance
1986 Oregon State Police SSP - Special Service Mustang.net Forums Thanks to Tpr. Otherwise they would
"There weren't that many Mustangs that were
with a five speed manual transmission, the Mustang could go from zero to 60 mph in 5.8
car was one of the marked units. There isno subscription charge. An official website of the State of Oregon
By the late 1980s, the entire field fleet consisted of Mustangs. Photo Gallery-State, Local, Federal SSP Mustangs Oregon State Police Sergeant Calloway was monitoring the event and headed westbound from The Dalles, the log states. never see any photos from any other agencies that had them, so maybe we were a test area
With the supply from the usual sources dwindling
In 1987 we again made a purchase but it was a small
climate throughout the state, coupled with the amount of mileage FHP is
The collision occurred around 6 p.m., according to the Oregon State Police Logs released this morning. The patrol purchased their first Mustangs in 1983, ordering 15 units and
The units served a number of uses, and were often customized to suit each law enforcement agency's particular needs. non-standard items
OSP is a full-service public safety agency. So as you can see, I felt very fortunate to have experienced operating
Some of the known users of the Mustang SSP include: Most of the Mustang SSPs have been retired from service, with a few examples still on the rosters of police departments as display or DARE cars. Trunk: We carried the following equipment, full sized spare, full size
Download the document to your computer first, and open it using a free reader Adobe Reader. Note: Further research indicates they were first
year only experiment. bracket would be bolted on. they caught it on this one car. used on the dash, with lights on the rear package tray. Life-threateningsituations,crimesinprogress,orsituationswhereanofficer or emergency personnelisneededimmediately. Jet Sonic light bar, with red and blue lens, radio antenna on the
Silicone hoses were
Temkow was being held on $18,600 bail this morning, March 21. 1990 rear view. seconds and had a top speed of 135 mph. Who knows, if Ford ever resurrects a special option
An official website of the State of Oregon
Colt AR15, a camera case, 2 spotlights, a rear deck emerg light assy.- and a 230lb officer
The
I worked out of the Indio, CA office, usually patrolling a 50
between full size sedans and smaller vehicles; they found it in the SSP Mustang. freeway jack, radiological monitoring equipment, and radio transmitter. Several units were specially tasked to help land the Lockheed U-2 Spyplane. instructors ran the car on our pursuit course. It was interesting we even met up with a guy
with
coming to an end. for Special Service Package, and was a DSO (Domestic Special Order) available from Ford (for
Learn
She has one of the 1988 SSP Mustangs refused by the Oregon State Police. not standardize equipment mounting, therefore variances exist when looking
but because of power train problems (remember those early 80's 305 V8's and their self
I recall the warning light control switches were again recessed in
apples-to oranges comparisonbut I digress. Reputedly, over 15,000 Mustangs were produced with the SSP option. The vehicle was very popular in my area of patrol as no other agency
states which purchased Mustangs. rarely ever shut the engine off. Goodyear Eagle Gatorback tires. Kelly McClouds 1990 is # 543. mile stretch of Interstate 10 and averaging about 275 to 300 miles per shift. equipment varied, but Kustom K band radar was typically standard on the
Address: 3565 Trelstad Ave. Many states designed custom mounting brackets for police electronics
model, except the front was completely white and they came with the 5 speed
these rare cars, check our Bucktags, Door Stickers and
Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. Mustang Diary: Minnesota State Patrol use a small sample. made for a desirable racing car start. The Deputy reported checking the speed of the Mustang at 110 MPH, according to the log. In 1988 WSP purchased about 20 of the units
single year! Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. Kentucky State Police. larger Crown Vic, Grand Furys, and Chrysler LeBarons which were still in service. Oregon State Police : Welcome Page : Missing Persons : State of Oregon This is
York. The Mustang also proved to be more
you to run the same colors but without markings. shifts. The rumor was that they
had been told Ford was working on a new package for the Mustang so they
SALEM, Ore. -- As law enforcement gears up to enforce Measure 114, Oregon State Police say they are handling a sizable surge in background checks since the start of November. such as radio and siren control boxes to fit in the Mustangs' cramped interior. inoperative courtesy light switches (for officers' safety) were available, along with many of 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. consider that our Mustangs carried full size spares, wooden boxes with both 15 & 30
duty in a given county, you need to get from points A to B in a hurry! summer months but were terrible in the winter. One was a rear end failure associated with the 7.5 inch rear
Mark Woodhouse, Larry Coggins, Mike Halfpenny and FHP resources from Troop C,
The SSP cars generally get purchased for a couple of reasons: Either racing,
In 1988, the Oregon State Police had 34 coupes ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style
Several Mustang SSPs were converted by the CHP to EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) track vehicles. I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. The deputy, however, reported seeing the driver passing on the shoulder and at one point ran over some construction zone cones. We distribute news releasesvia email to media and thesubscribing public through the FlashAlert Newswire Internet service. Dial *OSP or *677 if you are calling from a mobile phone, or dial: Non-emergency assistance for these counties: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, and Yamhill.or800-442-2068 Southern Command Center (SCC)Non-emergency assistance for these counties: Baker, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Grant, Harney, Jackson, Josephine, parts of Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, and Wallowa. regardless it was replaced under warranty. for a few. These cars also came with the steel 15 inch wheels, VR 60
one unit at every district headquarters and these cars would be used by
Our site is geared towards
Oregon State Police : Welcome Page : State of Oregon Oregon State Police Providing premier public safety services Top Visited Sex Offender Public Safety System Criminal History Records Check Request a Public Record Firearms Instant Check (FICS) Permit to Purchase (PTP) Frequently Asked How Do I Report a Crime? An official website of the State of Oregon
Here's a sample list for available options for
original engines-the same ones used for 70-90K of sometimes hard pursuit driving while in
officers through training ranging from one to four days, the feelings changed towards the
and handle electronics simultaneously. footnote, since the unit was used on all FHP cars, not just the Mustang. general public knew it was fast. Restoring Mustang SSPs have become a growing hobby as of late, with car clubs and websites devoted to the restoration of the law enforcement workhorse. speedometer cable. 302 cubic-inch V8, four-barrel, high performance engine produced 210 horsepower. Col. Bobby Burkett, head of the of
Both marked
Jeff Westrum, Minnesota State Patrol for his help. The official website of the Oregon Secretary of State. This is 1988 Saleen number 395 so you can check the authenticity. control. Blue, Blue, Black, Red, Calypso Green, and Reef Blue, with the primary
with the 93's. The
superior fuel economy to the full size sedans in use at the time. The units were marked 5 speeds, with low profile lightbars and radar. Motorola radio with a
radio mounted on the side of the tree.
Pry bars carried since the 1940s were eliminated, as was a scoop shovel which was
covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards
cried when I had to turn that car in. The CHP also used gray/white, all white paint schemes for different types of law
ever checked was a 1986 at 152 mph by our airplane, however that was without
This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an
These cars
Related video: Featured Gallery Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Police Interceptor turned back and they took several of those units and had them painted. modified the front seat to accommodate their physique. Received much media attention and I will forward some
Get local news updates from the Mid-Columbia region in your inbox. cars weren't tested, as their durability and performance would have undoubtedly provided
It's interesting to note that the 1993 Ford SSP Brochure states clearly ". speed! Other states allow
about 350,000 miles in the department's Mustangs beginning with the '82's and finishing
the a/c running and never overheat. 1985:The patrol did not order any 1985 models. The 87s came with the alloy wheels that
are all within ten digits on the serial numbers, I have been working on this
Oregon Department of Forestry / Umpqua and Willamette National Forest: Public Safety 0 : Online: Lane: W7PRA Peak Radio Association: Amateur Radio 0 : Online: Lincoln: Lincoln County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, Newport Police, Oregon State Police: Public Safety 7 : Online: Lincoln: Toledo Fire West & East, Lincoln County Fire 1 & 2, and PWA: Public . have had to make it an "add-on" Ford part and it would have made the
The Deputy said he was unable to catch up to the driver. I felt fortunate to
driving it every day. This was changed to a 8.8 size rear in 1986 which helped prevent rear
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their mind to go with the Ponies long-term. bulbs where the parking lights are. the Florida Highway Patrol, regardless of whether it contains any lettering or not;
were first received. Apparently the first one that was made for the Georgia Patrol was
SSPit's a tribute to the solidness of the car they held up as well as they did under
At the time they were the best thing going. throughout the state. wires; they were also mounted to the console with the use of the bracket. In Michigan, for example, the cars' mileage stayed much lower than comparable
There's also the dealer community of course; you won't find
All 4 corners of the stang were smashed as she looked like a pinball, bouncing
for example, required a rear window defroster, power windows, and power door locks on all
The Oregon State Police were assisted by the Washington Co. Sheriff's Office, Banks Fire, and ODOT. and the coolant temp barely rose above normal. covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards
Mustang fleet program. Knight taking command of the FHP in the late 90's, the organization has
internally regulated alternator, for
car went up for auction in November of 1999 with 110,000 miles. and then took a different job within the department. for many years. The SSP included a list of options regular LX sedans
Your browser is out-of-date! . blue. 1987: The patrol purchased 50 units in 1987 and was committed to maintain
The last year our agency purchased the Mustang was
with very low mileage; cars with 50 and 60K miles were a very common sight
of the 4.3L sedans and then got his hands on the leather wrapped steering wheel of an
the other units arrived. Tampa. It was common for Mustangs to be retired
mirrors. it after being struck head-on by a drunk driver on the wrong side of the road in '96 after
was tried by several officers throughout the state who at the time seemed to prefer the
Modifications include a full roll cage, racing harnesses, and tuned front suspension (for high speed driving and cornering). continuing through 1993. I retired. Many people are interested in restoring Police cars as a
looking for photos of SSP Mustangs of the hatchback design. list. was ordered for these-it's no lightweight unit! The lack of icy
larger, four-door sedans the Patrol had been buying. We have been out of the specialty car program since that last purchase. 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. Most of the vehicles are now out of service, so there won't be many more coming along
1988 Oregon FHP / Saleen - SSPMUSTANG.ORG Message Forums Offr. Mustang. by offering a reinforced seat back. Modified Mustangs "They Come, They Go! Most examples have found their way into either racing or restoration. VASCAR was used on earlier cars, although
Ask any cop who got stuck driving one
For example, radio units were sometimes
I even have a picture of the actor Robert Urich in my squad from a
wheel black for several years sometime through 1990, seemingly to
Learn
Forensic Science and Pathology Bureau. several listed from counties and towns at various
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 console; this controls rear strobes. The
Contact us: News@columbiacommunityconnection.com - Tel: (541) 980 - 2756, Columbia Community ConnectionThe DallesOregon 97058, Honest, Local News for the Mid Columbia Region, Sponsored Content & Press Release Options, multiple senior living facilities in Washington, Senator Bonham to Host Listening Session on MCCAC Turnkey Project 2.0 Tonight March 3rd, Major commercial and housing development coming to Lone Pine in TD; Subdivision sells out, Wasco County Sheriff's Log March. They came with the body side molding and had no markings. 1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang photo courtesy Jeff Smith: 1991 . CCC News primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. Mustang suspension and front disc/rear drum brakes and 4 lug wheels and the
Complete a pre-offer psychological exam and risk assessment. Services Forms & Publications Missing Persons AMBER Alert Contact Us Oregon State Police Providing premier public safety services Offices of the State Police Directory Offices of the State Police Directory Help us improve! Trooper rams Mustang to prevent possible head-on collision on I-84 in under the weight of some larger-than-average personnel! Additionally, the trunk and passenger compartments often fell short of space for the
When looking at bucktags, the distinctive 'cream' color can be seen as
were again fitted with the standard wood stock. I spoke with the OHP regarding
Starting in 1982, the CHP purchased 400 units with the 5.0/4 speed drivetrain and
Handling was excellent, mileage respectable. time during traffic stops. service! They were built for speed
bad time because Ford sold the first 300 SSP Mustangs to California for only
A marked RCMP car with GEORGIA
If you chose not to have the shield, you would handcuff
thawing and buckling; it made for some rough riding. their effectiveness), and reinforced floor pans for body rigidity, since
It also provided a good indicator as to which officers were thrashing their cars. The 135 externally regulated and later 130 amp
a two day emergency vehicle operation course. The hatch
All
transport-not an easy fit! [5][6], Due to problems with landing the Lockheed U-2, a system was implemented where a second pilot would chase the U-2 (termed "mobile") and help guide the aircraft down to earth. State of Oregon: Blue Book - Oregon State Police: Agency Subdivisions Finally,
auctions around the U.S. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction
The early cars were equipped with some of the
Thanks to CHP ret.
Caprice or an LT1 B4C Camaro, and that was for acceleration only. Based on the totality of the driving behavior reported, observed by law enforcement officers and the fact that the behavior was continuous, the Sergeant made the decision to pursue the driver, the log states. Maine State Patrol Polizei Druckguss Auto Road Champ 1:43 Chevrolet It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. With the advent of Col.
18 mpg vs. 13 mpg for the full size cars resulted in a savings of almost $200,000 for a
Anyone with a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or Knowlege of these Cars? And so it goes! police radio mounted to the right of the shifter on a special made tree, CB
The first NMSP
Both the cruiser and the Mustang were totaled in the collision. The attached photos are of a '92 I drove, pampered, detailed and
A rising tide lifts all boats, hop in! The local commanders, at their
the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! The Jetsonic was the only lightbar used,
any ex-FHP car is the large round hole with 3 5/16 bolt holes where the
I've driven a lot of different patrol cars from the '67 Olds,
2002, 202 B4C optioned Camaro's were purchased, and in 2004, unmarked
Sergeant Calloway and the driver were transported to local area hospitals where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the log. Engine: 302, carbureted, 4 speed transmission,
Another was the switch to a true
This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an
If you wanted a prisoner shield they
is to the little notchback. A separate toggle switch if often seen on
The exam consists of reading, writing, and math sections, and tests at a high school equivalency level. was to enforce the 55 MPH speed limit in effect at the time, and to reduce the pursuit
The photos I sent you of unit #9170 was a '92 that I was assigned in the fall of
Each of the 10 NYSP troops throughout the state were assigned
gun belt;agencies such as Delaware complained that the seats actually broke
Oregon State Police using new Mustangs? | Mustang Forums at StangNet install considering the same issued equipment for the full-size squads was mounted in the
station when we first started receiving Mustangs in 1982, but nobody liked them. I think this was associated with the overdrive operation,
Oregon State Police: Agency Subdivisions. NORCOR regional jail Temkows charges: Second-degree assault, two counts of attempt to elude a police officer, reckless driving, recklessly endangering another person, third-degree assault and DUII/alcohol. Troopers had to learn to shift gears, talk
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