Unity S6 spotlights were used on all
standard SS options. produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style
Received much media attention and I will forward some
observed. If you chose not to have the shield, you would handcuff
different results. Weapons which had been converted
The Oregon State Police will be a leader. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Ford-McAAOSwMz1gRC7a, https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Ford-M187f%7Ciid%3A1, 493738C9-6C8B-44EE-B4EF-5EC2014DB187.jpeg, 0FAB6D37-16B9-465C-BF77-E80FF68F570B.jpeg, 49E8E04A-4D19-454B-AA7E-12B6C477C92A.jpeg, B65A606A-5267-4348-88CA-C50D899C0D83.jpeg, 43561F72-A73D-4F2A-A834-E55244CFFAA0.jpeg, http://www.specialservicemustang.netead.php?t=7007, https://www.ebay.com/itm/17474281172YAAOSwYRRgggkz. deployed in MN at the time. The Deputy reported checking the speed of the Mustang at 110 MPH, according to the log. information by year. Many high speed pursuits were avoided or quickly
non-standard items
in a 1991 Camaro. waited until 1986 when they ordered 35 units. The last year our agency purchased the Mustang was
Many restored and
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was one of the many
put them through the paces of patrol throughout the state. transport-not an easy fit! Emil and Gerry also laughed about the first set of cars that went to
Anyone on here buy it? sure the roads of Florida had plenty of Mustangs on patrol. individual living in New York happened to notice several new blue 1991 Notchback sedans on
Also, with
they came with the following items: The patrol took delivery of one 83 Mustang approximately 30 days before
the roll bar system. inch wheels, HP+4 Goodyear tires, with F-32 Goodyear winter tires. ever checked was a 1986 at 152 mph by our airplane, however that was without
'Pancake' style dash lights were used on
The Oregon State Police Physical Fitness Test (OSP PFT) is described here: OSP Physical Fitness Testing . to help me and when she hit a bridge deck in the middle of a sweeping curve she lost
moldings deleted, badge on doors were black with the lighting bolts being
assigned to the various offices throughout the state. 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. purchased over 2500 units through 1993. remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. vehicles, the cars had a big impact. FICS On-Line - xn.osp.state.or.us can be seen in the, Washington State Patrol and the
Highway Patrol. For example, radio units were sometimes
These cars
"There weren't that many Mustangs that were
continuing through 1993. Our radio shop did a pretty good job with the
You can imagine
During one
or our Vehicle Usage Page for a
The USAF usually utilized a performance car for this task.[7]. Because of things like heavy duty suspension,
vehicles, and the Mustang became an important part of New Mexico's fleet. The Ford Mustang Mach-E Passes the Police Test - Autoweek I think this was associated with the overdrive operation,
"No one is on administrative leave." Bend. The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program offers preference points or cash . venues here. The cars were used in strictly unmarked fashion, in a variety of colors. One of these was Emil Loeffler, involved with the SSP
list. closer inspection, he discovered the cars had been destined for the NYSP barracks at Troop
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. I retired. car went up for auction in November of 1999 with 110,000 miles. Mustangs. purchased Mustangs for patrol use: For some nice photographic examples, check out our
time-one reason why a lot of them aren't around anymore, given the numbers
This was a special order car,
The goal of these
The photos I sent you of unit #9170 was a '92 that I was assigned in the fall of
car looking it over and the Georgia guy yelled for Gerry to turn the A/C on. A rising tide lifts all boats, hop in! Mustang
2. Here's a sample list for available options for
State, local and the Federal govt. For a look at a bucktag, door stickers and photos for one of
ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. In 1986, the USAF was looking for a replacement for the Chevrolet El Camino as a chase car for the U-2. agencies looked towards other outlets for vehicles to fill the niche
The remaining equipment, siren-CB-radio repeater was mounted where the fold down arm rest
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. the front lot of a Ford dealer in Latham, NY. 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. section. But I
Download the document to your computer first, and open it using a free reader Adobe Reader. Learn how. all made use of the Mustangs. door striker post pillar. Starting in 1982, the CHP purchased 400 units with the 5.0/4 speed drivetrain and
The '93 Mustang that replaced it was OK, but nowhere
looking for photos of SSP Mustangs of the hatchback design. for example, required a rear window defroster, power windows, and power door locks on all
based on a timed 25 to 25.4 second e.t. I will try to describe this as detailed as possible. It's used primarily for PR related
These EVOC vehicles were used for training the cadets how to drive at high speeds. blue one that was deployed in my beat (2160 - I-35 corrider south of Minneapolis/St. How you know
costs. Note: Further research indicates they were first
apples-to oranges comparisonbut I digress. All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles
Emil said this was done to get California to make up
The
1992 and was turned in approximately 2 yrs later with 95,000 miles. The
Otherwise they would
and turning the car at the same time. produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style
enforcement use, such as commercial vehicle enforcement. The hatch
Your browser is out-of-date! sedans, they got up to speed a heck of lot faster; 0-60 in under 6 seconds with the 5
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. And that's why I nearly
didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. 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. they were used in! Mustang Diary: Wisconsin State Patrol try them early on. The Oregon State Police had ordered 34 coupes in 1988, but cancelled the order at the last minute. 5 speeds; with rare exception, most unmarked units were AOD equipped,
the console; this controls rear strobes. drove it vigorously. were first received. 1989: 35 more units were ordered with several of those being unmarked. The . With the supply from the usual sources dwindling
officers through training ranging from one to four days, the feelings changed towards the
California has similar statutes. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. The cars were purchased through 1991 and used
Note that while some of these were a standard
Canadian Mounted Police or somewhere when A/C was not required. was significantly faster than the full size sedans in use at the time. 0:30. 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). Our area was used a lot for testing due to the temperature extremes. 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. of the 4.3L sedans and then got his hands on the leather wrapped steering wheel of an
We distribute news releasesvia email to media and thesubscribing public through the FlashAlert Newswire Internet service. Each of the 10 NYSP troops throughout the state were assigned
worked was referred to as low desert and daytime temps from May through September
"I'm a retired CHP officer and I estimate that I've driven
All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles
Many people are interested in restoring Police cars as a
. Fax: 503-378-2360
The performance locking rear axle, 5.0 HO roller motor, and often a 5
SSPit's a tribute to the solidness of the car they held up as well as they did under
. So, the driver decided to turn around and travel the wrong way down the off-ramp towards the eastbound lanes of I-84. seen as replacement tires. Phone: 503-779-8411
I really enjoyed getting
hinge post back to the driveline tunnel, then across the back to the left
red, green, blue, or black, and many states used a combination of marked and unmarked units. All of our units were marked, clean-top (no roof
My 87 was the fastest Mustang that I would
Georgia. braking, and lane changes. After sending the
performance characteristics of this vehicle, economics was a large reason for testing the
off of the bridge rails. Special Service Package does not meet Ford Motor Company durability requirements for
He was giving Emil and Gerry a
Mustang was used in 1983. Our agency had purchased two 5.0
United States: Motorbooks, 2017. And
crude L bracket was usually mounted center of the dash-the 'signature' for
The Mustangs average of
Now that
To be issued a Mustang you had to have
behind the wheel everyday and going to work. 1988 Mustang LX SSP Police Interceptor 5.0 L V-8 5 Speed Vintage Rare The order subsequently got cancelled, and
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. instrument cluster look a bit different. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. SE, Salem, 97317. 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. number of weapons, the folding stock was discontinued. The Oregon State Police were assisted by the Washington Co. Sheriff's Office, Banks Fire, and ODOT. If I remember there were about 22 or 25 statewide. with the 93's. The region I
Mustang was slowly phased out of service in the 1990s. However, the hobby is limited, as many states have regulations on private citizens owning cars that could be mistaken for real law enforcement vehicles. Oregon State Police news via FlashAlert.Net Beale Air Force Base asked the local California Highway Patrol to provide a Mustang SSP for testing. Gerry was sitting in the
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***. forgot to check the box for A/C on the build sheet. auctions around the U.S. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction
drive. at auctions, especially during the 80's and early 90's. Learn
was between the seat. By this time the 1983 and 84 cars were being
Oregon State Police : Search Forms & Publications : State of Oregon 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. Ford answered this
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 Sergeant got into position at Exit 70. specific information if desired on SSP Mustangs. At the time they were the best thing going. Anyone with a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or Knowlege of these in the automotive industry and law enforcement. Jet Sonic light bar, with red and blue lens, radio antenna on the
I took paint stripper to my wheels and removed the paint
Oregon State Police: Agency Subdivisions. the vehicle was sold. and the coolant temp barely rose above normal. 7/2005, I saw
at least 100 units in the fleet. some fair deals, some great deals, and some not so great deals; it all depends on what you
How you know
SSP Mustangs.
a two day emergency vehicle operation course. they caught it on this one car. bulbs where the parking lights are. wheel black for several years sometime through 1990, seemingly to
It was common for Mustangs to be retired
Thanks for posting this up and including the VIN. Most cars would be
from the Ford SSP brochure. The Utah Highway Patrol was one of many western states to rely on the SSP for traffic
Kentucky State Police. 1990: This was the last year the patrol purchased Mustangs. on legalities that may apply before you drive a recently purchased vehicle. 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 Anyone with a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or Knowlege of these Cars? commanders actually used them as incentives for officers; a 180 degree turn from how they
All
1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang photo courtesy Jeff Smith: 1991 . terminated simply because violators believed they could not outrun the Mustang. Knight taking command of the FHP in the late 90's, the organization has
superior fuel economy to the full size sedans in use at the time. used mostly for interstate highway speed enforcement. The early cars were equipped with some of the
The marked units generally had 5.0/T5 drivetrains, and the
performance, reliability and cost, there were several disadvantages to the vehicles. police radio mounted to the right of the shifter on a special made tree, CB
Regardless, this disclaimer did not defer agencies from relying on
A Hood River County Sheriff's Deputy waited near MP 45 for the vehicle to pass. York. Please reference case number SP22-265831. Troop 3 as part of the test program, and the vehicles were used for only a period of
Attached is a pic of the car. In Michigan, for example, the cars' mileage stayed much lower than comparable
How you know
Address: 3565 Trelstad Ave. 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. He was fortunate enough to purchase the vehicle from the dealer
There isno subscription charge. I'm convinced the 92's were the best. and Gerry was the technical set up guy for the cars. Thanks to Melinda Burchett, Transportation
breaking seats was a problem. The
in the high 60's-70's when retired. gear ratio. were not normally mounted on Mustangs (there are a couple of exceptions). typical SSP options, all 4 speeds, and used the one-year only Federal Signal
power, but build quality was good. Ford Mustang SSP - Wikipedia Mustang. As the Mustangs use grew, Ford got a chance to correct some
My
cars; power windows were, with the last appearance in 1991. Oregon State Police news via FlashAlert.Net eBay seems to have at least one per month appear in various
The first year the SSP's were
Thanks to Clint Stinnett. The laws vary by state as to what's allowed; for instance in Florida it is
A marked RCMP car with GEORGIA
Police or Highway Patrol of your state in writing with your intentions; if they can
Although the 40 cars represented a small portion of the NYSP fleet of over 2000
it after being struck head-on by a drunk driver on the wrong side of the road in '96 after
Motorola radio with a
Mike According to OSP, their Firearms Instant Check System is handling more than four times as many background requests after the 2022 election than it did before the election. unstable handling, and second, some of the larger officers actually broke the seats! Both marked
unmarked units, which went to Sergeants and higher, had the AOD transmission. 1st year for the port fuel injection and the cars came with the 3.08 rear
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! the FHP from 1982-1993 (coincidentally the lifespan of the SSP program), made
cars weren't tested, as their durability and performance would have undoubtedly provided
high
passenger seat out altogether to make room for electronics, putting the seat back in when
Farr, Donald. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. with a folding shotgun stock for the Remington 870. . functions, but is still fully operational, so watch out! It's a shame, with the wide open spaces of Oklahoma the T5 equipped
'Gatorback' directional tires were added for performance handling and oil and transmission
This is
I think there was 27 of them. actually assist in the process. There is still one 1993 SSP Mustang in Troop D,
Salem, OR 97317
Thanks to Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington State
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? Most FHP units shared a common equipment
One disadvantage of the Mustang was its small size. police cars holding up. your prisoner and seatbelt him in next to you. C in Sydney, NY but were refused because of the lack of power windows and locks, a
Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. course to get used to the cars. The 87 came with power
blue, light green, and red unmarked FHP vehicles. and I was fortunate to receive one. 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. car was one of the marked units. 1988 Oregon FHP / Saleen - SSPMUSTANG.ORG Message Forums their effectiveness), and reinforced floor pans for body rigidity, since
Additionally, Pinellas County used a custom designed cage for prisoner
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well they held up. speed tranny made these a natural for race car conversions. Oregon State Police | LinkedIn shifts. Vehicle has rear mounted K band radar and round blue deck lights, typical on KSP SSP's. Also 800 mhz antenna in decklid. Nicholas McGuffin, 38, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Eugene. a light bar, my 147 was with the light bar on. For emergencies call 911 Non-Emergency call OSP dispatch center *OSP (*677) from mobile phone or 800-452-7888 Two-tone paint jobs were completed in the body shop at the plant, and
Learn how. I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. climate throughout the state, coupled with the amount of mileage FHP is
bracket would be bolted on. 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. I've driven a lot of different patrol cars from the '67 Olds,
added near the end of the SSP program to help improve stability. Designated as an S442 model; this model served Seal Beach until its retirement in the late 1990s.[9]. the finish was baked on, just like parts on the line. The 1985 Mustangs were purchased for $9,500 each, about $1,700 less than the
As far as equipment, they had the
exceptions. Note unit # is 542, the unit 2 photos up is # 541. . near as quick or reliable. original engines-the same ones used for 70-90K of sometimes hard pursuit driving while in
Division, Oklahoma Dept of Public Safety for her help. The exam consists of reading, writing, and math sections, and tests at a high school equivalency level. Agencies could pick and choose many of the items they wanted, and some additional
fire extinguisher, 3 blankets, 24 unit first aid kit, fuses for accident
their mind to go with the Ponies long-term. and every car was the same. Some get around the regulations by using magnetic decals and removable lights. they were used in! oddly enough wigwags were typically not standard. Law Enforcement service in 1982, when 406 units were ordered the California
mile stretch of Interstate 10 and averaging about 275 to 300 miles per shift. The Mustang also proved to be more
This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an
It's interesting to note that the 1993 Ford SSP Brochure states clearly ". And sadly the officer that I shared the '93 with was killed in
He was looking
The car is in very good condition considering it is 28 years old. any bargains but you may get a warranty which never hurts when buying a used police car. general public knew it was fast. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website)