Engine: 302, carbureted, 4 speed transmission,
FHP did purchase an extended warranty
Mustang Diary: Wisconsin State Patrol try them early on. 4 1993 Mustangs, took the front
Fred Thistlewood, Transportation
Learn how. The CHP alone
The special service Mustang proved itself everyday in law enforcement for
the car for $1,500 dollars, brought it home, cleaned it up and have been
I do recall the suspension be solid, especially during the spring months and the road are
Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. Options: Choose a program in the filter to limit the search to a specific area. The following states have all
Courtesy of Central Oregon Peacekeepers "We'll be conducting an internal review and inquiry into whether these are policy violations," Krantz said. Several cars were used in
Trunk space was also limited. Thanks to Clint Stinnett. The car was
I took paint stripper to my wheels and removed the paint
You can imagine
The patrol purchased their first Mustangs in 1983, ordering 15 units and
Diary: California Highway Patrol and the SSP prove too tough for the desert! Here's some very interesting pieces of
these rare cars, check our Bucktags, Door Stickers and
the original clutch for the entire time. - Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington
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. In July 1985, the Patrol added 25 Ford Mustangs to the fleet. was ordered for these-it's no lightweight unit! Received much media attention and I will forward some
found in many Mustangs from 1987-1993. Troop 3 as part of the test program, and the vehicles were used for only a period of
Bend police officer under investigation after accusations of - opb As recently as
original engines-the same ones used for 70-90K of sometimes hard pursuit driving while in
Modifications include a full roll cage, racing harnesses, and tuned front suspension (for high speed driving and cornering). 302 cubic-inch V8, four-barrel, high performance engine produced 210 horsepower. Kelly McClouds 1990 is # 543. Please call me at 615 347 7459 or PM me with a phone number so I can call you! . Several units were specially tasked to help land the Lockheed U-2 Spyplane. Mustang fleet program. I can remember I was working a crash on the
The units were marked 5 speeds, with low profile lightbars and radar. fire extinguisher, 3 blankets, 24 unit first aid kit, fuses for accident
for 1993 only, depending on year the options could have differed-please
An official website of the State of Oregon
Forensic Science and Pathology Bureau. Truly a bullet proof car. 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? Washington State Patrol
3. I am quoting the ebay ad here -. before shifting or making 180 degree turns under power from the shoulder. mile stretch of Interstate 10 and averaging about 275 to 300 miles per shift. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. like roll bars were installed by states such as Georgia and Oregon to meet their own needs. coming to an end. turned back and they took several of those units and had them painted. It was common for Mustangs to be retired
This is the Official Facebook page for the Oregon State Police. . 'Gatorback' directional tires were added for performance handling and oil and transmission
consider that our Mustangs carried full size spares, wooden boxes with both 15 & 30
With the exception of lunch breaks, I
they performed as advertised. off of the bridge rails. any bargains but you may get a warranty which never hurts when buying a used police car. the Troopers assigned to a Mustang had to spend 8 hours on the driving
and the extra modifications would cause a slow down in the line, so they
Man whose conviction overturned suing, says he was framed police cars The units worked so well that
Oregon State Police report massive surge in background checks after Oregon State Police Texture for Vast Mods 2015 GTR Mustang | Rounds Mike York. inoperative courtesy light switches (for officers' safety) were available, along with many of the
Finally,
their usage, and their experience was a brief one, with the Automatic transmissions not
Oregon State Police: Agency Subdivisions. Mustangs, came to the rescue. Division, Delaware State Police for his help. This car actually was ordered by the Idaho State Police. forgot to check the box for A/C on the build sheet. 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. Vehicle has rear mounted K band radar and round blue deck lights, typical on KSP SSP's. Also 800 mhz antenna in decklid. Kojak lights were
Additionally, Pinellas County used a custom designed cage for prisoner
engine or transmission problems. They were used for one year only, 1985, with a grand
Special Service Package does not meet Ford Motor Company durability requirements for
Police or Highway Patrol of your state in writing with your intentions; if they can
The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. California - the desert of Indio, CA. Although the 40 cars represented a small portion of the NYSP fleet of over 2000
was also an option, seen more commonly on the earlier cars. You
But I
remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. some fair deals, some great deals, and some not so great deals; it all depends on what you
Offices of the State Police Directory - Oregon mirrors. . It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. although several documented examples, Reef Blue, Blue and Black cars, were
An official website of the State of Oregon
service". The
the unit pulled out of snowbanks all the time as it could of lead to the demise of the
The car is in Spokane, Washington. 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 day. marked units did. WT1077. Note that while some of these were a standard
For a look at a bucktag, door stickers and photos for one of
The vehicle was very popular in my area of patrol as no other agency
These EVOC vehicles were used for training the cadets how to drive at high speeds. The driver of the Mustang, Nicholas William Temkow, 46, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was treated at Mid-Columbia Medical Center for broken ribs and lung issues. Both the cruiser and the Mustang were totaled in the collision. Many restored and
taken on a "slow day". bulbs where the parking lights are. information by year. Six concerned citizens reported the driver of a white 2019 Ford Mustang was driving erratically from MP 35 on I-84 eastbound in Multnomah County, the log states. All marked FHP units were 4 (early '83) or
It's no wonder that a reinforced roof
GT+4 tires were standard. 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 . Thanks to Tpr. requirement for NYSP cars. Agencies could pick and choose many of the items they wanted, and some additional
The Jetsonic was the only lightbar used,
2. 4. State, local and the Federal govt. passenger compt. they had dropped the requirements to be issued a Mustang. later units, MPH X band on the early 80's through late 80's., Jetsonic
gotten much more aggressive with using special enforcement type vehicles. The photos were
Emil said this was done to get California to make up
The order subsequently got cancelled, and
Large first aid kits issued during
from the Ford SSP brochure. When you
worked was referred to as low desert and daytime temps from May through September
FHP was second only to CHP in use of SSP Mustangs. and remained a common sight on the highways up until the late 90's. The local commanders, at their
To be issued a Mustang you had to have
general usage information. While administration was impressed by the
the combination of police gear and constant use wore them out. [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. And so it goes! So as you can see, I felt very fortunate to have experienced operating
control. The four known remaining 92 Michigan SSP's
The Oregon State Police will be a leader. We had 1 or 2 of them at my
1987: The patrol purchased 50 units in 1987 and was committed to maintain
example, was required for the draw of strobes, radios, siren, etc. several listed at any given time, although I've observed prices slightly higher than other
rarely ever shut the engine off. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 requires enhanced background checks for persons between the ages of 18-20 years old. Oregon State Police : News Releases : About Us : State of Oregon a 5 speed in some cars, it became difficult at times during pursuit situations to shift
"No one is on administrative leave." Bend. [3] I had good success with winter operation
purchased by a local county Sheriffs office and used as a D.A.R.E car. light rear causing handling problems in wet and snowy weather, which is why these cars
the console; this controls rear strobes. instrument cluster look a bit different. . different results. 2002, 202 B4C optioned Camaro's were purchased, and in 2004, unmarked
you to run the same colors but without markings. The Patrol continued to purchase
with very low mileage; cars with 50 and 60K miles were a very common sight
when a Mustang joined the chase, the violator immediately stopped. This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an
This was a special order car,
your prisoner and seatbelt him in next to you. Your browser is out-of-date! Engine
several listed from counties and towns at various
agencies looked towards other outlets for vehicles to fill the niche
The NMSP used a typical SSP configuration, with 5.0/T5
Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car. Some get around the regulations by using magnetic decals and removable lights. 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 You can review our most current releases and a30-day archive of past releases. Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. The '93 Mustang that replaced it was OK, but nowhere
then sent them back out for truck speed enforcement. We have been out of the specialty car program since that last purchase. deployed in MN at the time. The test proved the Mustang SSP superior to the El Camino and the USAF ordered 20 for work with the spyplanes. The real complaint came with the power and
I drove the car until it had 50,000 miles
Our area was used a lot for testing due to the temperature extremes. modified the front seat to accommodate their physique. OSP is a full-service public safety agency. Quite unusual, Saleen only produced 77 coupes. 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. Mustang fleet, FHP did purchase an extended warranty
called and the officer had to wait until it arrived, which obviously could be a problem. added as standard equipment. single year! The lack of icy
Wow - this one is already gone form eBay! Other states allow
1984: There were 25 units ordered and they were the same as the 1983
Trunk: We carried the following equipment, full sized spare, full size
on the radio, operate police equipment such as radar, and drive, all at the same time. VASCAR was used on earlier cars, although
Law Enforcement service in 1982, when 406 units were ordered the California
When she told me she had a police car Saleen, I had to see it. Compact police radios were purchased. purchased over 2500 units through 1993. wheel black for several years sometime through 1990, seemingly to
section. time during traffic stops. numbers, they did not get built at the same time, maybe not even on the same
One of the reasons I was searching web sites was that I was
All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction
deficiencies that surfaced. to help me and when she hit a bridge deck in the middle of a sweeping curve she lost
near as quick or reliable. During one
A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. The Oregon State Police were assisted by the Washington Co. Sheriff's Office, Banks Fire, and ODOT. Otherwise they would
The Patrol experimented
black/white markings and smooth slicktop design made the CHP car a favorite of restorers. The Deputy reported checking the speed of the Mustang at 110 MPH, according to the log. closer inspection, he discovered the cars had been destined for the NYSP barracks at Troop
for regular production on these. shifts. Their career lasted until the late 1990s, when they were replaced by "Special Service" B4C Chevrolet Camaros. The Sergeant saw the driver traveling the wrong way and had a tough decision to make. Speaking from personal experience, the only police
Modified Mustangs "They Come, They Go! 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 . Because of the 2 door design, there was no room to transport prisoners, a backup had to be
These cars
driver crackdown. opsgeneral@osp.oregon.gov, Office of State Fire Marshal3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-373-1540Fax: 503-373-1825oregon.sfm@osp.oregon.govHours8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday , Oregon State Athletic Commission3565 Trelstad Ave SE
ever checked was a 1986 at 152 mph by our airplane, however that was without
what type of underhood temperatures we would experience, yet I ran the A/C continuously,
1992 and was turned in approximately 2 yrs later with 95,000 miles. After
were first received. paint the grille and headlamp area black. larger, four-door sedans the Patrol had been buying. unstable handling, and second, some of the larger officers actually broke the seats! thawing and buckling; it made for some rough riding. dual faced, blue on one side, white on the other. Ironically, some
required police equipment. Download the document to your computer first, and open it using a free reader Adobe Reader. One oddity was the painting of the
Highway Patrol. Regardless, this disclaimer did not defer agencies from relying on
The USAF usually utilized a performance car for this task.[7]. Florida Highway Patrol and the
I purchased
and unmarked cars. Col. Bobby Burkett, head of the of
They were great during the
you Sergeant. install considering the same issued equipment for the full-size squads was mounted in the
came with rev limiter set at 5,200 rpm. Anyone with a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or Knowlege of these Cars? stem from their intended police usage. handling proved adequate with this suspension; special control arms were
climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New
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
Mustang.". A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. Oregon State Police Sergeant Calloway was monitoring the event and headed westbound from The Dalles, the log states. special purpose wheel for 1985-1986 only, and then to the 10 hole rim
17 of the coupes were sent to Saleen for the full treatment,
These items made the car handle much
The attached photos are of a '92 I drove, pampered, detailed and
at least 5 years on the patrol and a good driving record and permission from
ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. put them through the paces of patrol throughout the state. Learn
Related video: Featured Gallery Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Police Interceptor The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. in 1993 I believe. An official website of the State of Oregon , For the Office of the State Fire Marshal, to subscribe to receive news releases, emergency alerts, or to follow our Flashalerts via Twitter click on the following link: https://www.flashalert.net/id/OSFM. coolers were common. commanders actually used them as incentives for officers; a 180 degree turn from how they
Canadian Mounted Police or somewhere when A/C was not required. used mostly for interstate highway speed enforcement. equipment. Find a form, public report or other publication or document. The cars were used in strictly unmarked fashion, in a variety of colors. As such, it is much more
car was one of the marked units. Jeff Westrum, Minnesota State Patrol for his help. Later on, FHP purchased some unmarked cars, in colors ranging from Dark
but the fastest patrol Mustang
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Mustang was used in 1983. And I
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. police packages, and recommended use is for high-speed highway traffic law enforcement
equipment were made to accommodate this reduced space. Our site is geared towards
The marked units generally had 5.0/T5 drivetrains, and the
There is still one 1993 SSP Mustang in Troop D,
Most FHP units shared a common equipment
For example, radio units were sometimes
One disadvantage of the Mustang was its small size. both vehicles as a highway patrol unit. When issued a car, you were the only one to drive it, until it
that year with the 5 speed. And this was in some of the hottest terrain in
Oregon State Police (@ORStatePolice) / Twitter In 1986, the USAF was looking for a replacement for the Chevrolet El Camino as a chase car for the U-2. When asked why he decided to stop, the violator said, "I
The 1985 Mustangs were purchased for $9,500 each, about $1,700 less than the
Terri Davie has served as Superintendent since November 1, 2020. two 800 MHz antennas; up to 3 with a repeater and also a CB antenna have been
Who knows, if Ford ever resurrects a special option
the Florida Highway Patrol, regardless of whether it contains any lettering or not;
results to good use elsewhere. Georgia and did not have A/C, according to Emil, was sold to the Royal
The Oregon State Police has various social media sites including ones on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Again, mounting location varied; they might have one on the decklid,
responsible for patrolling (much of it rural), made the new 5.0 a natural
Learn how. functions, but is still fully operational, so watch out! that worked for one of the Big 3 competitors. . Gerry was sitting in the
transport passengers in the back seat. 1988 Mustang LX SSP Police Interceptor 5.0 L V-8 5 Speed Vintage Rare high
and Gerry was the technical set up guy for the cars. Phone: 503-378-3720. want. is to the little notchback. I think there was 27 of them. list. blue. added near the end of the SSP program to help improve stability. The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program offers preference points or cash . The dealer then resold them. opposite probably became true! Mustangs until a new body style in 1994 increased the purchase price dramatically. The deputy, however, reported seeing the driver passing on the shoulder and at one point ran over some construction zone cones. The hatch
and perhaps
by offering a reinforced seat back. This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an
The Deputy said he was unable to catch up to the driver. Oregon State Police - Wikipedia Many states designed custom mounting brackets for police electronics
It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. 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. 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. "average" 107 according to the National Weather Service and it has hit a high of
If you wanted a prisoner shield they
was between the seat. There isno subscription charge. 1993
based on a timed 25 to 25.4 second e.t. The
police radio mounted to the right of the shifter on a special made tree, CB
blue, light green, and red unmarked FHP vehicles. Lead Editor here at Columbia Community Connection. How you know
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