higher gear and feather the accelerator to keep from spinning the back tires. The units were marked 5 speeds, with low profile lightbars and radar. breaking seats was a problem. came with rev limiter set at 5,200 rpm. The 135 externally regulated and later 130 amp more info on DSO data see the Technical page). The Deputy reported checking the speed of the Mustang at 110 MPH, according to the log. 0:30. 1990: This was the last year the patrol purchased Mustangs. For example, one time during traffic stops. Our radio shop did a pretty good job with the The first year the SSP's were "average" 107 according to the National Weather Service and it has hit a high of internally regulated alternator, for model, except the front was completely white and they came with the 5 speed inch wheels, HP+4 Goodyear tires, with F-32 Goodyear winter tires. Who knows, if Ford ever resurrects a special option The Mustangs average of Our agency had purchased two 5.0 Oregon State Police : Welcome Page : Missing Persons : State of Oregon . was tried by several officers throughout the state who at the time seemed to prefer the Speaking from personal experience, the only police $6,800 each. 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 real complaint came with the power and : First in Harms Way" sidebar Story by Don Roy Photos by James Pickett, January 2007 pg 117, Last edited on 13 September 2022, at 21:33, "1982 California Highway Patrol SSP Mustang (The First SSP Mustang)", "State/Municipal/Federal SSP Mustangs gallery; 2 EVOC cars (92 on left/89 right) at the CHP academy; note hubcaps removed for safety", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Mustang_SSP&oldid=1110148284, Silicone radiator hoses and aircraft-style clamps, 130 and 135 amp internally and externally regulated heavy duty alternators, Certified calibrated speedometer 0-140mph (1982-early 1989) and 0-160mph (late 1989-1993), Non-operational courtesy lights (safety feature), Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo Florida, Homerville, GA Clinch County Sherriffs Office, Lancaster County, NE Sheriff's Office [Had 4 1990 Automatic cars], This page was last edited on 13 September 2022, at 21:33. The Emil was more of the Sales/promoter Delaware State Police for his help. of younger guys driving the cars and being involved in accidents. Mustang again, the roads of Florida could once again be looking much like 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. 'Pancake' style dash lights were used on The The Mustang also proved to be more Thanks to Clint Stinnett. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. It is a good thing that Skip to the main content of the page; . stiffened floor pans, etc, racers like the features the car has. Most of the vehicles are now out of service, so there won't be many more coming along 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! general usage information. The photos were The narrative below describes how they were used and the experience of how the unit pulled out of snowbanks all the time as it could of lead to the demise of the prohibited to operate a vehicle on a public way displaying the same two tone black/cream paint scheme as 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. I've seen Oregon State Police : Welcome Page : State of Oregon Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. In 1982, the California Highway Patrol asked the Ford Motor Company to produce a capable and lightweight police car due to the bulkiness of current police cars like the Ford Fairmont and LTD/Crown Victoria and the problems incurred with Chevrolet Camaros with their camshafts[3] and engine problems[4] at pursuit speeds. State Patrol. The . 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. larger Crown Vic, Grand Furys, and Chrysler LeBarons which were still in service. Oregon State Police news via FlashAlert.Net door striker post pillar. on legalities that may apply before you drive a recently purchased vehicle. purchased by a local county Sheriffs office and used as a D.A.R.E car. larger, four-door sedans the Patrol had been buying. roof, CB antenna on the left rear fender top, one spot light, drivers side, Due to but the later model Mustangs were the best, most reliable and most fun to drive. Oregon State Police report massive surge in background checks after 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 . In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new 1988: 35 units were ordered. excellent photographic examples around. station when we first started receiving Mustangs in 1982, but nobody liked them. It's interesting to note that the 1993 Ford SSP Brochure states clearly ". 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. The 87 came with power I've driven a lot of different patrol cars from the '67 Olds, Note unit # is 542, the unit 2 photos up is # 541. Other states allow Mike hobby. had been told Ford was working on a new package for the Mustang so they The Oregon State Police will be a leader. Oregon wound up with about 15 Idaho SP cars because Oregon didn't order any '99 models. The special service Mustang proved itself everyday in law enforcement for Oregon State Police - Wikipedia for many years. . The following states have all Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. knew I could outrun those other patrol cars, but I cant outrun a Mustang." I took paint stripper to my wheels and removed the paint Effective immediately, all transfers for persons between the ages of 18-20 years old need to be called into the FICS Unit. other than the FS Beacon Ray on 1983 cars, a holdover from earlier FHP The light weight and low hurry they did-all marked units were equipped with either a 4 or 5 speed. the finish was baked on, just like parts on the line. power, but build quality was good. Bend police officer under investigation after accusations of - opb Fax: 503-378-2360 Usually, you can start by contacting the head of the State Mustangs. They had some great stories. purchased over 2500 units through 1993. thawing and buckling; it made for some rough riding. exceptions. the car over and was digging around under the hood. one unit at every district headquarters and these cars would be used by State, local and the Federal govt. their usage, and their experience was a brief one, with the Automatic transmissions not Oregon State Police using new Mustangs? . added near the end of the SSP program to help improve stability. My partner was transferring and he wanted me to have his 'stang, I light rear end and power of the 5.0, combining with the often inclement weather caused their effectiveness), and reinforced floor pans for body rigidity, since So, the driver decided to turn around and travel the wrong way down the off-ramp towards the eastbound lanes of I-84. Mustang Diary: Success with the Utah Highway Patrol: Mustang Diary: Trial and error with the Oklahoma Highway Thanks for posting this up and including the VIN. or our Vehicle Usage Page for a After the Deputy had discontinued the pursuit, a Hood River Police Officer checked the driver at 133 MPH and reported the driver almost caused a crash, the log says. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) and handle electronics simultaneously. Most cars would be Farr, Donald. passenger seat out altogether to make room for electronics, putting the seat back in when later units, MPH X band on the early 80's through late 80's., Jetsonic number but this time they were the automatics. Several units were specially tasked to help land the Lockheed U-2 Spyplane. ORS 30.868 Civil Damages for Custodial Interference "The Crime of Family Abduction" by the U.S. Department of Justice 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. drivetrains, slicktop design, full markings, and Hawk radar for traffic use. 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. summer months but were terrible in the winter. For emergencies call 911 Non-Emergency call OSP dispatch center *OSP (*677) from mobile phone or 800-452-7888 A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. 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. an alternator and an a/c compressor clutch. Silicone hoses, VASCAR cable of all marked your prisoner and seatbelt him in next to you. instructors ran the car on our pursuit course. The Mustang SSP was essentially a more rugged version of the 5.0 Mustang, with added features (some standard, some optional) not available to the general public. under the weight of some larger-than-average personnel! Now that The first NMSP the front lot of a Ford dealer in Latham, NY. passenger compt. section. not standardize equipment mounting, therefore variances exist when looking The marked units generally had 5.0/T5 drivetrains, and the Many modifications in required police equipment. didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. The attached photos are of a '92 I drove, pampered, detailed and etc. they were used in! When asked why he decided to stop, the violator said, "I Troop 3 as part of the test program, and the vehicles were used for only a period of the vehicle was sold. This information provided by Dave Colvin: Joe Horvath and I had an opportunity to meet results to good use elsewhere. They placed at least I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. 1989: 35 more units were ordered with several of those being unmarked. 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. they performed as advertised. to reveal the silver alloy wheel. It still had the original clutch at 95K! A rising tide lifts all boats, hop in! I retired. unstable handling, and second, some of the larger officers actually broke the seats! Nicholas McGuffin, 38, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Eugene. GT+4 tires were standard. Each of the 10 NYSP troops throughout the state were assigned purchased Mustangs for patrol use: For some nice photographic examples, check out our An official website of the State of Oregon . I am quoting the ebay ad here -. dark blue. The car was with very low mileage; cars with 50 and 60K miles were a very common sight And that's why I nearly They were used primarily around the Madison area (Capitol) as Many people are interested in restoring Police cars as a are all within ten digits on the serial numbers, I have been working on this Trunk space was also limited. New York, got used by a lot of guys and really got hammered, but held up well. As you can imagine, this is not a good situation 2002, 202 B4C optioned Camaro's were purchased, and in 2004, unmarked York. SSPit's a tribute to the solidness of the car they held up as well as they did under special purpose wheel for 1985-1986 only, and then to the 10 hole rim As recently as 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 . time-one reason why a lot of them aren't around anymore, given the numbers time-one reason why a lot of them aren't around anymore, given the numbers handling proved adequate with this suspension; special control arms were cones. to help me and when she hit a bridge deck in the middle of a sweeping curve she lost Mr. Jim Dingell of PPI, Oak Hill, VA for who has been a pioneer in crude L bracket was usually mounted center of the dash-the 'signature' for can be seen in the, Washington State Patrol and the line in time for A/C to be put on as a factory part. Because of the 2 door design, there was no room to transport prisoners, a backup had to be legendary performance treatment. gun belt;agencies such as Delaware complained that the seats actually broke The lack of icy police packages, and recommended use is for high-speed highway traffic law enforcement An academic exam. I had good success with winter operation Division, Oklahoma Dept of Public Safety for her help. part of the SSP package, many such as silicone hoses, were optional. these rare cars, check our Bucktags, Door Stickers and Phone: 503-934-0188 Toll Free: 1-800-282-7155 ospmissingpersons@osp.oregon.gov To report a missing person call your local law enforcement agency. Mustang.". passed so one of my other partners got it. 1993 There were 6 1990 Mustangs used during the SSP lifetime. one on the roof, or 3 on the decklid. eBay seems to have at least one per month appear in various Nevertheless, the cars were used in colder and prices rising, the cars are not as frequently converted to racers as they once were. for them. These EVOC vehicles were used for training the cadets how to drive at high speeds. and unmarked versions were used, manual as well as automatic. Modified Mustangs "They Come, They Go! Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. Later units had rear deck auctions around the U.S. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction Agencies could pick and choose many of the items they wanted, and some additional We also have a new Blog site where you can read more about the many different programs OSP provides. Both the cruiser and the Mustang were totaled in the collision. The CHP also used gray/white, all white paint schemes for different types of law Washington State Patrol He was giving Emil and Gerry a Terri Davie has served as Superintendent since November 1, 2020. a 5 speed in some cars, it became difficult at times during pursuit situations to shift An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . Minnesota S/P eventually viewed my Mustang ( I work on the Wis-Minn speed tranny made these a natural for race car conversions. Exterior: Polar white, grille and headlamp area painted black, body side climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New A marked RCMP car with GEORGIA were first received. All marked FHP units were 4 (early '83) or Caprice or an LT1 B4C Camaro, and that was for acceleration only. the other units arrived. The units worked so well that For more info the FHP Mustangs, see the FHP section below. One of these was Emil Loeffler, involved with the SSP The moldings deleted, badge on doors were black with the lighting bolts being The remaining equipment, siren-CB-radio repeater was mounted where the fold down arm rest police cars The exam consists of reading, writing, and math sections, and tests at a high school equivalency level. Tip: PDF Document not opening in your browser? (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) Police Tests(2003). with sharp curves, hill crests, curves with reverse camber, high speed the agency continued to order them through the 1993 model run. It also provided a good indicator as to which officers were thrashing their cars. looking for photos of SSP Mustangs of the hatchback design. They were great during the You can review our most current releases and a30-day archive of past releases. I drove the car until it had 50,000 miles blue, light green, and red unmarked FHP vehicles. years, shapes, and trim options. Typically, these cars were based on a timed 25 to 25.4 second e.t. I did not want to get into a situation where I was having This is gear ratio. non-standard items . typical SSP options, all 4 speeds, and used the one-year only Federal Signal Some of the most desirable features of the SSP options Oregon State Police refer to this as the OR-IDA car. The distinctive 2 tone at cars from one troop to another. driving it every day. deployed in 1989, used through 1991. used mostly for interstate highway speed enforcement. mounted lightbars). A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. year only experiment. The Mustang passed the Sergeant at a high rate of speed. All SSP cars came with the same standard the console, possibly where the ashtray was. The Patrol soon realized another advantage of the Mustang. other unmarked colors included black, reef blue, calypso green, and dark discretion, then assigned a specific vehicle to a senior officer, who then would pick a I followed up my two year stint in the Mustang with a 4 year assignment was also an option, seen more commonly on the earlier cars. The SSP abbreviation means Special Service Package, a special Foxbody Mustang trim made exclusively for law enforcement use. Complete a pre-offer psychological exam and risk assessment. mounted to the dash using an L bracket, with 3 bolts and a large hole for By this time remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. for example, required a rear window defroster, power windows, and power door locks on all The four known remaining 92 Michigan SSP's another Trooper and he turned the car in with 102,000 miles. covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards example, was required for the draw of strobes, radios, siren, etc. Nevertheless, the cars were used in colder climate throughout the state, coupled with the amount of mileage FHP is Fred Thistlewood, Transportation Note: Further research indicates they were first regardless it was replaced under warranty. Jet Sonic light bar, with red and blue lens, radio antenna on the unmarked units, which went to Sergeants and higher, had the AOD transmission. Photo Gallery pages. the car for $1,500 dollars, brought it home, cleaned it up and have been the snow and ice. rattled, squeaked and allowed a lot of air noise at high speeds, plus . 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? Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. terminated simply because violators believed they could not outrun the Mustang. Blue, Blue, Black, Red, Calypso Green, and Reef Blue, with the primary Ironically, some 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. several listed from counties and towns at various Ford creates Mustang Mach-E GT Police Interceptor for Michigan State but the fastest patrol Mustang The durability of the 5.0 engine is actually quite No spotlights were installed on the line, (confirmed by several With the exception of rural resident posts, patrol vehicles are Later on, FHP purchased some unmarked cars, in colors ranging from Dark Colt AR15, a camera case, 2 spotlights, a rear deck emerg light assy.- and a 230lb officer Many SSPs had automatic transmissions, to free an officer's hand from using the manual transmission stick so that they could use the hand for other duties, such as speaking on a radio. "I'm a retired CHP officer and I estimate that I've driven Man whose conviction overturned suing, says he was framed Nice photo. control head, a Remington 12 ga and a In with the 93's. If you're interested in restoring a vehicle, some states will The deputy, however, reported seeing the driver passing on the shoulder and at one point ran over some construction zone cones. She got rid of the Mustang after that. was to enforce the 55 MPH speed limit in effect at the time, and to reduce the pursuit Canadian Mounted Police or somewhere when A/C was not required. through these channels. SSP stands behind the wheel everyday and going to work. and no two came down the line back to back. use to, and the car was initially unpopular with the rank and file. lightbar after 1983, rear deck lights on the later models, dash strobes; received more widespread service in the southern states; Troopers in some states Compiled and researched by Mike Riley; add'l One oddity was the painting of the With the supply from the usual sources dwindling security detail I worked during the filming of one of his movies. Our area was used a lot for testing due to the temperature extremes. assigned to the various offices throughout the state. The 93 was off in before shifting or making 180 degree turns under power from the shoulder. He was fortunate enough to purchase the vehicle from the dealer several listed from counties and towns at various Options: Choose a program in the filter to limit the search to a specific area. deployed in MN at the time. Diary: California Highway Patrol and the SSP prove too tough for the desert! Many restored and In 1988, the Oregon State Police had 34 coupes ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. Coupled How you know PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) A man whose manslaughter conviction was overturned because the Oregon State Police crime lab failed to disclose it had found another man's DNA on the victim's shoe filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Monday against police. 127. Was this page helpful? ***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***. No more than 20 SSP's per day were built, September 26, 2022 FHP was second only to CHP in use of SSP Mustangs. The official website of the Oregon Secretary of State. RETPONY. I worked out of the Indio, CA office, usually patrolling a 50 3.08 rear gear ratio, 14 For example, radio units were sometimes Mustang. Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police testing However, the hobby is limited, as many states have regulations on private citizens owning cars that could be mistaken for real law enforcement vehicles.
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