C in Sydney, NY but were refused because of the lack of power windows and locks, a
time-one reason why a lot of them aren't around anymore, given the numbers
"average" 107 according to the National Weather Service and it has hit a high of
I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. I took paint stripper to my wheels and removed the paint
As such, it is much more
drive. control. An official website of the State of Oregon
Otherwise they would
some, mirror strobes on others, and some had none! I worked out of the Indio, CA office, usually patrolling a 50
York. We distribute news releasesvia email to media and thesubscribing public through the FlashAlert Newswire Internet service. Their career lasted until the late 1990s, when they were replaced by "Special Service" B4C Chevrolet Camaros. 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). Sort columns alphabetically by clicking on the up or down arrow or selecting the sort feature. the info we can get helps! Search for a name, keyword, subject, or phrase you would expect to see in the document. and prices rising, the cars are not as frequently converted to racers as they once were. . Although
apples-to oranges comparisonbut I digress. Reputedly, over 15,000 Mustangs were produced with the SSP option. the finish was baked on, just like parts on the line. sedans, they got up to speed a heck of lot faster; 0-60 in under 6 seconds with the 5
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. This information provided by Dave Colvin: Joe Horvath and I had an opportunity to meet
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 . Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. being inspected by the Georgia State Patrol Fleet manager. Our area was used a lot for testing due to the temperature extremes. fire extinguisher, 3 blankets, 24 unit first aid kit, fuses for accident
The light weight and low
Mustang fleet, FHP did purchase an extended warranty
near as quick or reliable. 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! Our site is geared towards
Designated as an S442 model; this model served Seal Beach until its retirement in the late 1990s.[9]. at auctions, especially during the 80's and early 90's. since there
Law enforcement agencies from municipal to government agencies bought nearly 15,000 examples of these units. I think this was associated with the overdrive operation,
years from the initial '82's. the vehicle was sold. Troop 3 as part of the test program, and the vehicles were used for only a period of
Learn
Interior: Blue cloth with console, 140 mph speedometer, AM FM radio, GE
cost made, coupled with the durable 5.0 motor and plethora of aftermarket racing parts
osac@osp.oregon.gov, Oregon State Police Human Resources-Recruiting 3565 Trelstad Ave SE Salem, OR 97317 Phone: 503-934-0232 OSP.Recruiting@osp.oregon.gov, Hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, Patrol Services Division3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3720Fax: 503-391-5910ask.osp@osp.oregon.gov, Sex Offender Registration Section3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-1258sexoffender.questions@osp.oregon.gov, Hours8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday , State Medical Examiner13309 SE 84th AvenueSuite 100Clackamas, OR 97015Phone: 971-673-8200Medical.Examiner@osp.oregon.gov, Oregon State Police-Sworn Recruiting4190 Aumsville Hwy SESalem, OR 97317, Trooper Phil RichardsonPhone: 503-583-5196. Mustangs. Florida for example used their traditional 2 tone black/cream paint for the marked units
Many states designed custom mounting brackets for police electronics
The Mustang Era:
The vehicles were equipped with 5.0/AOD drivetrains, and no lighting other than 57R red
All
restoration, or as a unique daily driver. The
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. Typically, these cars were
Additionally, the trunk and passenger compartments often fell short of space for the
two 800 MHz antennas; up to 3 with a repeater and also a CB antenna have been
Troopers selected for these each underwent 16 hours of driving training. They were built for speed
The Utah Highway Patrol was one of many western states to rely on the SSP for traffic
at cars from one troop to another. Most cars would be
functions, but is still fully operational, so watch out! The Oregon State Police has various social media sites including ones on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. costs. It's interesting to note that the 1993 Ford SSP Brochure states clearly ". . want. In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new
enforcement. car was one of the marked units. The Mustangs average of
radio mounted on the side of the tree. Later on, FHP purchased some unmarked cars, in colors ranging from Dark
2, 2023, Check out this Data: You can get paid to make your home more comfortable. Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. Attached is a pic of the car. Thanks to Tpr. kit, a smaller first aid kit, my briefcase . cones. The original configuration of the civilian Mustang with its small rear seat and manual transmission were generally considered ill-suited for a law-enforcement vehicle. Learn how. border) and they subsequently ended up purchasing Mustangs in 1989. The goal of these
like roll bars were installed by states such as Georgia and Oregon to meet their own needs. Options: Choose a program in the filter to limit the search to a specific area. The durability of the 5.0 engine is actually quite
crude L bracket was usually mounted center of the dash-the 'signature' for
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. Again, mounting location varied; they might have one on the decklid,
Sergeant Calloway and the driver were transported to local area hospitals where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the log. Beale Air Force Base asked the local California Highway Patrol to provide a Mustang SSP for testing. car went up for auction in November of 1999 with 110,000 miles. bad time because Ford sold the first 300 SSP Mustangs to California for only
would be a Collectors Car to get a hold of. Nice car but for me it's 6 months to early. The units worked so well that
number of weapons, the folding stock was discontinued. the console, possibly where the ashtray was. it after being struck head-on by a drunk driver on the wrong side of the road in '96 after
We also have a new Blog site where you can read more about the many different programs OSP provides. Emil said this was done to get California to make up
and unmarked versions were used, manual as well as automatic. in the automotive industry and law enforcement. the snow and ice. As recently as
single year! The car was
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 . Mounting on top of the rear quarter
This is 1988 Saleen number 395 so you can check the authenticity. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. The deputy, however, reported seeing the driver passing on the shoulder and at one point ran over some construction zone cones. It also provided a good indicator as to which officers were thrashing their cars. but the later model Mustangs were the best, most reliable and most fun to drive. Thanks to Tpr. of the 4.3L sedans and then got his hands on the leather wrapped steering wheel of an
the
Diary: California Highway Patrol and the SSP prove too tough for the desert! WT1077. The
To be issued a Mustang you had to have
is to the little notchback. on legalities that may apply before you drive a recently purchased vehicle. Dave Johnson for his help. Another was the switch to a true
Patrol: Mustang Diary: A short life with the Delaware State Police: Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State
then sent them back out for truck speed enforcement. . Canadian Mounted Police or somewhere when A/C was not required. stiffened floor pans, etc, racers like the features the car has. With its stiffened frame and beefed up suspension, many Mustang SSPs were modified for use in drag racing. a light bar, my 147 was with the light bar on. Trunk: We carried the following equipment, full sized spare, full size
The CHP alone
can be seen in the Technical
all in the trunk - - plus in the
and unmarked units came in a variety of colors; I know personally of green, black,
Learn how. Blue, Blue, Black, Red, Calypso Green, and Reef Blue, with the primary
etc. I've driven a lot of different patrol cars from the '67 Olds,
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 two-way radio was
[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. speed! Phone: 503-378-3720. Goodyear Eagle Gatorback tires. Oops - didn't realize it's the same SSP I had initially posted here back in March: What years did the Oregon cars come with roll bars? Camaros had been tried previously for pursuit vehicles,
mounted lightbars). auctions around the U.S. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction
This kind of cost savings was happily greeted by agency officials who put the
for Special Service Package, and was a DSO (Domestic Special Order) available from Ford (for
My unit was equipped with radar (KR-10). several listed from counties and towns at various
you to run the same colors but without markings. Kelly McClouds 1990 is # 543. light rear end and power of the 5.0, combining with the often inclement weather caused
Paul). Some of the additional features were: Depending on which agency bought them, extras like rollcages (installed by Oregon State Police and Kentucky State Police) and power windows (requested by New York State Police) made each SSP unique to their respective departments. State auctions were a good source for these vehicles for many years. September 26, 2022 As you can imagine, this is not a good situation
of younger guys driving the cars and being involved in accidents. dark blue. Mustang Diary: Success with the Utah Highway Patrol: Mustang Diary: Trial and error with the Oklahoma Highway
And so it goes! The distinctive 2 tone
When asked why he decided to stop, the violator said, "I
junior officer to share the car with, in order to keep it out on the road for at least 2
Note that while some of these were a standard
Police or Highway Patrol of your state in writing with your intentions; if they can
She got rid of the Mustang after that. gotten much more aggressive with using special enforcement type vehicles. hobby. The units served a number of uses, and were often customized to suit each law enforcement agency's particular needs. VASCAR was used on earlier cars, although
Special Service Mustang. My partner was blasting down
they came with the following items: The patrol took delivery of one 83 Mustang approximately 30 days before
cars weren't tested, as their durability and performance would have undoubtedly provided
Emil was more of the Sales/promoter
vehicles, and the Mustang became an important part of New Mexico's fleet. But I
My
How you know
ORS 30.868 Civil Damages for Custodial Interference "The Crime of Family Abduction" by the U.S. Department of Justice Mustang was used in 1983. Sergeant Calloway heard the driver was traveling the wrong way as he was exiting at Exit 82, the log says. service! [3], While not a true SSP, Saleen modified another 5.0, a 1989 5.0 LX Hatchback, for the Seal Beach, California Police Department. in the high 60's-70's when retired. use to, and the car was initially unpopular with the rank and file. One was a rear end failure associated with the 7.5 inch rear
Oregon State Police Law Enforcement Salem, Oregon 1,992 followers OSP will be a leader in delivering high-quality services that support and enhance public safety in the 21st Century. SSP Mustangs were available in all production colors such as
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with
I drove the car until it had 50,000 miles
difference being these were all automatic cars, except for several
It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. SE, Salem, 97317. The
The driver was reported swerving and fluctuating speeds and not allowing others to pass.. Mustangs were introduced for
was ordered for these-it's no lightweight unit! was significantly faster than the full size sedans in use at the time. but the fastest patrol Mustang
Police Tests(2003). Many modifications in
When looking at bucktags, the distinctive 'cream' color can be seen as
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. Mustang. He was looking
any bargains but you may get a warranty which never hurts when buying a used police car. min flares, fire extinguishers, pry bars, 4-5 gallons of water, radio equipt, my 25lb
were not normally mounted on Mustangs (there are a couple of exceptions). The Mustang passed the Sergeant at a high rate of speed. but because of power train problems (remember those early 80's 305 V8's and their self
never see any photos from any other agencies that had them, so maybe we were a test area
Finally,
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All of our units were marked, clean-top (no roof
Thanks to Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington State
The
RETPONY. GT+4 tires were standard. are all within ten digits on the serial numbers, I have been working on this
The DSP contact I spoke with reports they were very solid mechanically, with no
Unity S6 spotlights were used on all
He was fortunate enough to purchase the vehicle from the dealer
Engine
with Emil and his partner in the SSP Project, Gerry, at the Michigan State
Subdivisions of Oregon State Police. The Oregon State Police had ordered 34 coupes in 1988, but cancelled the order at the last minute. model, except the front was completely white and they came with the 5 speed
all made use of the Mustangs. . turned back and they took several of those units and had them painted. both vehicles as a highway patrol unit. It's a shame, with the wide open spaces of Oklahoma the T5 equipped
Minnesota S/P eventually viewed my Mustang ( I work on the Wis-Minn
. After sending the
Both the cruiser and the Mustang were totaled in the collision. Learn
The SSP abbreviation means Special Service Package, a special Foxbody Mustang trim made exclusively for law enforcement use. I followed up my two year stint in the Mustang with a 4 year assignment
workers). car, and I also painted the wheels white, it gave the car a cleaner look. I've seen
There were 6 1990 Mustangs used during the SSP lifetime. They were great during the
coolers were common. Truly a bullet proof car. When issued a car, you were the only one to drive it, until it
The Deputy said he was unable to catch up to the driver. performance, reliability and cost, there were several disadvantages to the vehicles. the Washington State Patrol. distinguish it from a 'civilian' component. climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New
18 mpg vs. 13 mpg for the full size cars resulted in a savings of almost $200,000 for a
performance characteristics of this vehicle, economics was a large reason for testing the
It was the best of all
Your browser is out-of-date! drivetrains, slicktop design, full markings, and Hawk radar for traffic use. - Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington
actually assist in the process. lightbar after 1983, rear deck lights on the later models, dash strobes;
speed tranny made these a natural for race car conversions. A marked RCMP car with GEORGIA
their usage, and their experience was a brief one, with the Automatic transmissions not
added to help withstand pressure under use (although there is debate over
cars
the 1970s were replaced with smaller units. covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards
Other items such as seats seemed to take a beating,
That may be of help to someone down the line. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website)
Florida Highway Patrol and the
equipment. Thanks to CHP ret. Modified Mustangs "They Come, They Go! you Sergeant. Ford's 2021 Mustang Mach-E has become the first all-electric pursuit-rated vehicle for law enforcement (Ford) "The fact that the Mustang Mach-E successfully stood up to the grueling Michigan State Police evaluation demonstrates that Ford can build electric vehicles that are capable, tough and reliable enough for even the most challenging jobs," Ted Cannis, CEO of Ford Pro, the automaker's . 0:00. During one
used in Florida would be 1983, with a total of only 40 units (of which this writer has one),