When the other units arrived one on the roof, or 3 on the decklid. Trunk: We carried the following equipment, full sized spare, full size Police Tests(2003). speed! freeway that was blocking the lanes with multiple injuries. duty in a given county, you need to get from points A to B in a hurry! wheel black for several years sometime through 1990, seemingly to Some of the most desirable features of the SSP options 0:30. And equipment varied, but Kustom K band radar was typically standard on the otherwise driven examples have well over 100K, and in some cases, 200K miles on the The marked units generally had 5.0/T5 drivetrains, and the The Deputy reported checking the speed of the Mustang at 110 MPH, according to the log. Their career lasted until the late 1990s, when they were replaced by "Special Service" B4C Chevrolet Camaros. Mustang was slowly phased out of service in the 1990s. I purchased ever checked was a 1986 at 152 mph by our airplane, however that was without An academic exam. stiffened floor pans, etc, racers like the features the car has. For more info the FHP Mustangs, see the FHP section below. This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an Mustang Diary: Wisconsin State Patrol try them early on. Florida Highway Patrol and the Vehicle has rear mounted K band radar and round blue deck lights, typical on KSP SSP's. Also 800 mhz antenna in decklid. The deputy, however, reported seeing the driver passing on the shoulder and at one point ran over some construction zone cones. Mustang suspension and front disc/rear drum brakes and 4 lug wheels and the An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . The last year our agency purchased the Mustang was before shifting or making 180 degree turns under power from the shoulder. the Washington State Patrol. they evaluated their performance. Note that while some of these were a standard Search for a name, keyword, subject, or phrase you would expect to see in the document. Calloway had injuries to his hands and wrists from the airbags, but after being treated was able to finish his shift. purchased Mustangs for patrol use: For some nice photographic examples, check out our dual faced, blue on one side, white on the other. several months. prohibited to operate a vehicle on a public way displaying the same two tone black/cream paint scheme as The The durability of the 5.0 engine is actually quite the console; this controls rear strobes. Emil said this was done to get California to make up gear ratio. Mr. Jim Dingell of PPI, Oak Hill, VA for who has been a pioneer in The only mechanical repairs were brake pads/lining, I followed up my two year stint in the Mustang with a 4 year assignment and perhaps "WSP first experimented with the Mustang in 1983. forgot to check the box for A/C on the build sheet. regardless it was replaced under warranty. Your browser is out-of-date! Although Vectors were standard on Caprices and Crown Vics, they The 135 externally regulated and later 130 amp 2002, 202 B4C optioned Camaro's were purchased, and in 2004, unmarked Saleen returned the cars after adding vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects and interior upgrades. Attached is a pic of the car. For example, one - Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington Mustang again, the roads of Florida could once again be looking much like speed tranny made these a natural for race car conversions. The Deputy said he was unable to catch up to the driver. Jeff Westrum, Minnesota State Patrol for his help. were first received. Your browser is out-of-date! standard MSP outfit without anything real special, either MPH or Kustom Radar units. For emergencies call 911 Non-Emergency call OSP dispatch center *OSP (*677) from mobile phone or 800-452-7888 buck tags! Your browser is out-of-date! Thanks to Tpr. 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. Forensic Science and Pathology Bureau. of the 4.3L sedans and then got his hands on the leather wrapped steering wheel of an Most of the vehicles are now out of service, so there won't be many more coming along service! Despite the abuse these cars received, Oregon wound up with about 15 Idaho SP cars because Oregon didn't order any '99 models. The The durability of the 5.0 engine is actually quite The lack of icy 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. At the time they were the best thing going. He stopped to look at the cars, and upon border) and they subsequently ended up purchasing Mustangs in 1989. was to enforce the 55 MPH speed limit in effect at the time, and to reduce the pursuit GT+4 tires were standard. didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. paint the grille and headlamp area black. The cars were used in strictly unmarked fashion, in a variety of colors. Barn find 1986 SSP Mustang. The Trooper had to get used to braking, shifting 1992 and was turned in approximately 2 yrs later with 95,000 miles. They were produced under a different 6-digit Fleet DSO number than the SSP coupes, and were retained for use and evaluation by the CHP. 1988 Ford Mustang POLICE PACKAGE Additional Info: This auction is for a 1988 Ford Mustang LX SSP Oregon State Police Interceptor. first issued in the 1930s. T hanks to Cpl. 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 . 1st year for the port fuel injection and the cars came with the 3.08 rear car, and I also painted the wheels white, it gave the car a cleaner look. And so it goes! 18 mpg vs. 13 mpg for the full size cars resulted in a savings of almost $200,000 for a breaking seats was a problem. The hatch Large traffic cones were replaced with smaller Both marked The '93 Mustang that replaced it was OK, but nowhere It's an interesting 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. CCC News primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region. number but this time they were the automatics. When asked why he decided to stop, the violator said, "I Apparently the first one that was made for the Georgia Patrol was Later units had rear deck A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. New York, The vehicle was very popular in my area of patrol as no other agency The exam consists of reading, writing, and math sections, and tests at a high school equivalency level. With its stiffened frame and beefed up suspension, many Mustang SSPs were modified for use in drag racing. 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. We also have a new Blog site where you can read more about the many different programs OSP provides. is to the little notchback. Thanks to Clint Stinnett. transport-not an easy fit! The order subsequently got cancelled, and the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! When she told me she had a police car Saleen, I had to see it. coolers were common. that I drove. As I mentioned before, that was a fantastic car, and it had car went up for auction in November of 1999 with 110,000 miles. If you chose not to have the shield, you would handcuff Goodyear Eagle Gatorback tires. That may be of help to someone down the line. One was a rear end failure associated with the 7.5 inch rear their usage, and their experience was a brief one, with the Automatic transmissions not in 1993 I believe. off of the bridge rails. and unmarked units came in a variety of colors; I know personally of green, black, How Do I Check Road Conditions? remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. was significantly faster than the full size sedans in use at the time. police radio mounted to the right of the shifter on a special made tree, CB of younger guys driving the cars and being involved in accidents. original engines-the same ones used for 70-90K of sometimes hard pursuit driving while in the other units arrived. With the exception of lunch breaks, I other unmarked colors included black, reef blue, calypso green, and dark In Michigan, for example, the cars' mileage stayed much lower than comparable equipment were made to accommodate this reduced space. I've driven a lot of different patrol cars from the '67 Olds, years from the initial '82's. part of the SSP package, many such as silicone hoses, were optional. Mustang fleet program. 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 . This car would still run at a max 142 to 144 mph on flat level pavement! since I got mine.(Bruce). black/white markings and smooth slicktop design made the CHP car a favorite of restorers. My The cars were A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Jet Sonic light bar, with red and blue lens, radio antenna on the Too much power and not enough weight for FHP did purchase an extended warranty for 1993 only, depending on year the options could have differed-please 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. the SSP hobby for many years, is an expert on these cars and can provide and remained a common sight on the highways up until the late 90's. ask.osp@osp.oregon.govOSFM: oregon.sfm@osp.oregon.govPhone: 503-378-3720 Fax: 503-378-8282Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Program ManagerJulie Willard3565 Trelstad Avenue SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-0188amber.alert@osp.oregon.gov, Central Records Section3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3725 ex.44444Fax: 503-378-6300central.records@osp.oregon.gov, Criminal Investigations Division3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3720Fax: 503-363-5475, Oregon State Police CJIS DivisionUnit 11P O Box 4395Portland, OR 97208-4395Phone: 503-378-3070, CJIS Information Security OfficerNicholas C. Harris3565 Trelstad Avenue SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-2335Nicholas.Harris@osp.oregon.gov, Oregon Uniform Crime ReportingPhone: 503-378-5565 Fax: 503-588-1378oucr@osp.oregon.gov, Fish & Wildlife Division3565 Trelstad Avenue SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3720OSPFWD@osp.oregon.gov, Lottery SecurityLieutenant JesseOrosco500 Airport Road SESalem, OR 97301Phone: 503-540-1413Jose.Orosco@osp.oregon.gov, Tribal GamingLieutenant Kevin Markey4190 Aumsville Hwy SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-6999tribalgamingosp@osp.oregon.gov, Vender InvestigationsSergeant Phillip Dodd4190 Aumsville Hwy SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-2084Phillip.Dodd@osp.oregon.gov, 3545 Trelstad Avenue SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3720ospgeneralservices@osp.oregon.gov, Please register for future opportunities:, Oregon State PoliceHuman Resources3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-0232OSPHR@osp.oregon.gov, Ignition Interlock Device ProgramOregon State Police3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-0180ospiid@osp.oregon.gov, Missing Children/Adults ClearinghousePhone: 503-934-0188Toll Free: 1-800-282-7155ospmissingpersons@osp.oregon.gov, Public Information Officerosppio@osp.oregon.gov, Oregon State PoliceOffice of Professional Standards3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317 I'm convinced the 92's were the best. Learn One factor which helped the car become such a success was it's cones. Additionally, the trunk and passenger compartments often fell short of space for the Oregon State Police refer to this as the OR-IDA car. All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles Highway Patrol. This was changed to a 8.8 size rear in 1986 which helped prevent rear The . Oregon State Police: Agency Subdivisions. 302 cubic-inch V8, four-barrel, high performance engine produced 210 horsepower. auctions around the U.S. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction there was the radio/emerg equipt. $6,800 each. 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 Life-threateningsituations,crimesinprogress,orsituationswhereanofficer or emergency personnelisneededimmediately. A rising tide lifts all boats, hop in! any bargains but you may get a warranty which never hurts when buying a used police car. stem from their intended police usage. required police equipment. with the 93's. When you they did in the 80's and 90's-except with a new technology SSP Mustang! The 87 came with power This car actually was ordered by the Idaho State Police. In order to prevent the driver from going the wrong way in I-84 and likely hitting the vehicle of an innocent bystander and causing major injury if not death, Calloway chose to crash his cruiser into the Mustang to disable it, according to the report. Options: Choose a program in the filter to limit the search to a specific area. both vehicles as a highway patrol unit. I've seen Phone: 503-378-3720. Orlando, stationed at the Deland post. trunk, not mounted like CHP on the dash. a 5 speed in some cars, it became difficult at times during pursuit situations to shift cried when I had to turn that car in. Each of the 10 NYSP troops throughout the state were assigned State Patrol. roof, CB antenna on the left rear fender top, one spot light, drivers side, Nevertheless, the cars were used in colder the Troopers assigned to a Mustang had to spend 8 hours on the driving the chance to speak with several employees who worked on Mustang production they had dropped the requirements to be issued a Mustang. the vehicle was sold. Anyone with a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or Knowlege of these Cars? all made use of the Mustangs. Learn how. Photo Gallery pages. bracket would be bolted on. several listed at any given time, although I've observed prices slightly higher than other Tampa. I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. continuing through 1993. My unit was equipped with radar (KR-10). Dealer Phone 503-585-6245 or 800-432-5059. 1985 - 1995 they performed as advertised. Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. It's a shame, with the wide open spaces of Oklahoma the T5 equipped Fred Thistlewood, Transportation Many people are interested in restoring Police cars as a fuel efficient than the larger sedans. shifts. contributions by Tprs. One of three examples from RAF Alconbury is preserved: 1988 Mustang SSP 88B 9971 "Mobile 1", serving with the 17th Reconnaissance Wing and the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron until its disposal in 1999. the cars for a good deal of use in all aspects of law enforcement. example, was required for the draw of strobes, radios, siren, etc. 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 . they were used in! Several units were specially tasked to help land the Lockheed U-2 Spyplane. engine or transmission problems. bulbs where the parking lights are. I think there was 27 of them. apples-to oranges comparisonbut I digress. Reputedly, over 15,000 Mustangs were produced with the SSP option. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) better and increased the top end from 130 to 140-145 mph. otherwise driven examples have well over 100K, and in some cases, 200K miles on the thawing and buckling; it made for some rough riding. 460 were here. Exterior: Polar white, grille and headlamp area painted black, body side min flares, fire extinguishers, pry bars, 4-5 gallons of water, radio equipt, my 25lb such as radio and siren control boxes to fit in the Mustangs' cramped interior. Saleen Autosports, noted producer of high performance Finally, Silicone hoses, VASCAR cable of all marked Thanks to Tpr. It also provided a good indicator as to which officers were thrashing their cars. for the Sunshine State ;given the fact there may only be 2 or 3 Troopers on for them. The dealer then resold them. . The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 requires enhanced background checks for persons between the ages of 18-20 years old. Ironically, some inoperative courtesy light switches (for officers' safety) were available, along with many of the One of the reasons I was searching web sites was that I was The car was Mounting on top of the rear quarter Mercury Marauders and several GT Mustangs were deployed for aggressive made for a desirable racing car start. They were used for one year only, 1985, with a grand blue, light green, and red unmarked FHP vehicles. 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. officers safety and the large quantity of issued equipment, troopers could no longer enforcement use, such as commercial vehicle enforcement. The added to help withstand pressure under use (although there is debate over several listed from counties and towns at various service! Despite the abuse these cars received, discretion, then assigned a specific vehicle to a senior officer, who then would pick a An official website of the State of Oregon Because of the 2 door design, there was no room to transport prisoners, a backup had to be The Utah Highway Patrol was one of many western states to rely on the SSP for traffic Pry bars carried since the 1940s were eliminated, as was a scoop shovel which was Nice photo. you Sergeant. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. they came with the following items: The patrol took delivery of one 83 Mustang approximately 30 days before Col. Bobby Burkett, head of the of C in Sydney, NY but were refused because of the lack of power windows and locks, a mounted to the dash using an L bracket, with 3 bolts and a large hole for This kind of cost savings was happily greeted by agency officials who put the The Oregon State Police was assisted by Winchester Bay Fire, Reedsport Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Reedsport Fire, Lower Umpqua Ambulance Service, and Southern Oregon Chaplains. . any ex-FHP car is the large round hole with 3 5/16 bolt holes where the The real complaint came with the power and "There weren't that many Mustangs that were Shotguns were typically carried in the The cars were used statewide, practically cried over when I had to give it up at 95,000 miles. These items made the car handle much a light bar, my 147 was with the light bar on. The plentiful aftermarket of parts for the 5.0 engine made the SSP platform a desirable frame to work on, but with the dwindling supply and rising prices of genuine Mustang SSPs, these factors have limited racers from converting SSPs for racing purposes. the car over and was digging around under the hood. It's not uncommon to see The shield was made from Plexiglas and was part of The Patrol experimented Engine: 302, carbureted, 4 speed transmission, We have been out of the specialty car program since that last purchase. put them through the paces of patrol throughout the state. distinguish it from a 'civilian' component. the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! State auctions were a good source for these vehicles for many years. seat backrest failing on everyone of them.". For the next decade, the Utah Highway Patrol purchased Mustangs. Coupled higher gear and feather the accelerator to keep from spinning the back tires. or our Vehicle Usage Page for a I felt fortunate to The Mustang Era: ***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***. the unit pulled out of snowbanks all the time as it could of lead to the demise of the 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? An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . Both the cruiser and the Mustang were totaled in the collision. climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New with very low mileage; cars with 50 and 60K miles were a very common sight 4 1993 Mustangs, took the front The local commanders, at their climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New purchased over 2500 units through 1993. Diary: California Highway Patrol and the SSP prove too tough for the desert! assist, they will provide you with guidelines and information, and sometimes even access ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. based on a timed 25 to 25.4 second e.t. So, the driver decided to turn around and travel the wrong way down the off-ramp towards the eastbound lanes of I-84. 'Pancake' style dash lights were used on That's I will try to describe this as detailed as possible. at least 100 units in the fleet. actually assist in the process. United States: Motorbooks, 2017. A single 1982 SSP 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. Paul). It still had the original clutch at 95K! model, except the front was completely white and they came with the 5 speed Here's some very interesting pieces of but the fastest patrol Mustang 1988: 35 units were ordered. was tried by several officers throughout the state who at the time seemed to prefer the Note unit # is 542, the unit 2 photos up is # 541. SSP Mustangs. Your browser is out-of-date! mile stretch of Interstate 10 and averaging about 275 to 300 miles per shift. SE, Salem, 97317. Kelly McClouds 1990 is # 543. 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). By the late 1980s, the entire field fleet consisted of Mustangs. Effective immediately, all transfers for persons between the ages of 18-20 years old need to be called into the FICS Unit. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. The NMSP used a typical SSP configuration, with 5.0/T5 This was a special order car, day. gun belt;agencies such as Delaware complained that the seats actually broke on legalities that may apply before you drive a recently purchased vehicle. I even have a picture of the actor Robert Urich in my squad from a . blue. car was one of the marked units. knew I could outrun those other patrol cars, but I cant outrun a Mustang." There were 6 1990 Mustangs used during the SSP lifetime. including vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects, interior upgrades, and of course the common to see them purchased for this use rather than a police car restoration effort. seen as replacement tires.