was also an option, seen more commonly on the earlier cars. -Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State Police: In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new SSP Mustangs. Tip: PDF Document not opening in your browser? internally regulated alternator, for
Again, mounting location varied; they might have one on the decklid,
line in time for A/C to be put on as a factory part. list. ORS 30.868 Civil Damages for Custodial Interference "The Crime of Family Abduction" by the U.S. Department of Justice min flares, fire extinguishers, pry bars, 4-5 gallons of water, radio equipt, my 25lb
Washington State Patrol
sedans, they got up to speed a heck of lot faster; 0-60 in under 6 seconds with the 5
The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. day. Jet Sonic light bar, with red and blue lens, radio antenna on the
It really set off the front of the
coolers were common. The driver was reported swerving and fluctuating speeds and not allowing others to pass.. Dealer Phone 503-585-6245 or 800-432-5059. car, and I also painted the wheels white, it gave the car a cleaner look. modified the front seat to accommodate their physique. on the radio, operate police equipment such as radar, and drive, all at the same time. gray, dark
Col. Bobby Burkett, head of the of
Mustangs were introduced for
0:00. ever checked was a 1986 at 152 mph by our airplane, however that was without
standard MSP outfit without anything real special, either MPH or Kustom Radar units. All
Most enthusiasts strive for accuracy in their models, with many scouring for OEM parts, including police radios, shotgun holders, lights, sirens, and other related equipment. specific information if desired on SSP Mustangs. got used by a lot of guys and really got hammered, but held up well. covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards
Sergeant Calloway and the driver were transported to local area hospitals where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the log. This was a special order car,
Ask any cop who got stuck driving one
Thanks for posting this up and including the VIN. Beacon-Ray rotator with blue lense. Compiled and researched by Mike Riley; add'l
Thanks to Tpr. cars weren't tested, as their durability and performance would have undoubtedly provided
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. The NMSP used a typical SSP configuration, with 5.0/T5
In 1988 WSP purchased about 20 of the units
A rising tide lifts all boats, hop in! discretion, then assigned a specific vehicle to a senior officer, who then would pick a
Address: 3565 Trelstad Ave. car went up for auction in November of 1999 with 110,000 miles. $6,800 each. After two years of use, on a limited
Several units were specially tasked to help land the Lockheed U-2 Spyplane. was ordered for these-it's no lightweight unit! The early cars were equipped with some of the
[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. These items made the car handle much
Mustangs. The EVOC vehicles were highly maintained to ensure safety while on the track. was tried by several officers throughout the state who at the time seemed to prefer the
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Oregon Live Audio Feeds - Broadcastify.com dissolving camshafts?) officers safety and the large quantity of issued equipment, troopers could no longer
a two day emergency vehicle operation course. But I
Although the SSP had a number of advantages including
bad time because Ford sold the first 300 SSP Mustangs to California for only
found in many Mustangs from 1987-1993. Note: Further research indicates they were first
Photo Gallery or click on the link above for a specific state
looking for photos of SSP Mustangs of the hatchback design. The Mustang also proved to be more
[8], Noted manufacturer Saleen contributed to the history of the Mustang SSP. buck tags! State auctions were a good source for these vehicles for many years. OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is urging anyone with information about this case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. The
Ford creates Mustang Mach-E GT Police Interceptor for Michigan State for Special Service Package, and was a DSO (Domestic Special Order) available from Ford (for
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 of younger guys driving the cars and being involved in accidents. With the supply from the usual sources dwindling
The 87s came with the alloy wheels that
A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Tampa. SE, Salem, 97317. The Patrol experimented
passenger compt. mirrors. Available for everyone, funded by readers. Entdecke Maine State Patrol Polizei Druckguss Auto Road Champ 1:43 Chevrolet Chevy Caprice in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! years from the initial '82's.
Photo Gallery-State, Local, Federal SSP Mustangs Two-tone paint jobs were completed in the body shop at the plant, and
The
An official website of the State of Oregon . with the 93's. I really enjoyed getting
The laws vary by state as to what's allowed; for instance in Florida it is
All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles
to reveal the silver alloy wheel.
1988 Mustang LX SSP Police Interceptor 5.0 L V-8 5 Speed Vintage Rare I've driven a lot of different patrol cars from the '67 Olds,
Oregon State Police: Agency Subdivisions. opposite probably became true! 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. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. Orlando, stationed at the Deland post.
Oregon State Police : Search Forms & Publications : State of Oregon This car would still run at a max 142 to 144 mph on flat level pavement! Many restored and
A marked RCMP car with GEORGIA
several listed from counties and towns at various
The Oregon State Police were assisted by the Washington Co. Sheriff's Office, Banks Fire, and ODOT. Too much power and not enough weight for
The Mustang Era:
The car was
This information provided by Dave Colvin: Joe Horvath and I had an opportunity to meet
they evaluated their performance. blue, light green, and red unmarked FHP vehicles. install considering the same issued equipment for the full-size squads was mounted in the
information by year. fire extinguisher, 3 blankets, 24 unit first aid kit, fuses for accident
1st year for the port fuel injection and the cars came with the 3.08 rear
continuing through 1993. Law enforcement agencies from municipal to government agencies bought nearly 15,000 examples of these units. Truly a bullet proof car. Wow - this one is already gone form eBay! The first year the SSP's were
He was looking
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. Related video: Featured Gallery Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Police Interceptor had been told Ford was working on a new package for the Mustang so they
Division, Delaware State Police for his help. For emergencies call 911 Non-Emergency call OSP dispatch center *OSP (*677) from mobile phone or 800-452-7888 police packages, and recommended use is for high-speed highway traffic law enforcement
460 were here. Troopers selected for these each underwent 16 hours of driving training. would remove the passenger seat and the shield ran from the right front door
Unlike agencies like CHP, FHP Troops did
The following states have all
superior fuel economy to the full size sedans in use at the time.
Oregon State Police Texture for Vast Mods 2015 GTR Mustang | Rounds purchased Mustangs for patrol use: For some nice photographic examples, check out our
Engine
freeway jack, radiological monitoring equipment, and radio transmitter. I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. Here's some very interesting pieces of
So as you can see, I felt very fortunate to have experienced operating
plug wires, exhaust system and drive train, with a personalized plate of
auctions around the U.S. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction
I was issued on of the 85s and one of the 1st things I did was
some, mirror strobes on others, and some had none! An official website of the State of Oregon . both vehicles as a highway patrol unit. mounted to the dash using an L bracket, with 3 bolts and a large hole for
number of weapons, the folding stock was discontinued. 3. The patrol purchased their first Mustangs in 1983, ordering 15 units and
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. Thanks to Clint Stinnett. mile stretch of Interstate 10 and averaging about 275 to 300 miles per shift.
Oregon State Police report massive surge in background checks after The cars were used statewide,
An official website of the State of Oregon . California has similar statutes. 1992 and was turned in approximately 2 yrs later with 95,000 miles. The . control head, a Remington 12 ga and a
Weapons which had been converted
Troop 3 as part of the test program, and the vehicles were used for only a period of
was no trunk, it created a problem storing all the equipment we normally carry. red, green, blue, or black, and many states used a combination of marked and unmarked units. Mike 3.08 rear gear ratio, 14
Oregon State Police news via FlashAlert.Net taken on a "slow day". The dealer then resold them. Anyone on here buy it? Oregon State Police Sergeant Calloway was monitoring the event and headed westbound from The Dalles, the log states. Knight taking command of the FHP in the late 90's, the organization has
years, shapes, and trim options. waited until 1986 when they ordered 35 units. My
It was common for Mustangs to be retired
I did not want to get into a situation where I was having
complete list of state by state and gency information. information gathered from our interviews: 1. they came with the following items: The patrol took delivery of one 83 Mustang approximately 30 days before
1990 rear view. Motorola radio with a
have had to make it an "add-on" Ford part and it would have made the
Despite the abuse these cars received,
cars
Because California used so many Mustangs, there are some
Engine: 302, carbureted, 4 speed transmission,
(how to identify a Oregon.gov website)
for a few. with a folding shotgun stock for the Remington 870. The Trooper had to get used to braking, shifting
the equipment in the cars were installed by our people at the fleet section
enforcement use, such as commercial vehicle enforcement. State Patrol. . The patrol
Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Mich. State Police test the 1st all I had good success with winter operation
The special service Mustang proved itself everyday in law enforcement for
No more than 20 SSP's per day were built,
Cruise control was not ordered for FHP
The best bet is to check with your state
high
was between the seat. 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. refer to the DSO Data section for
special purpose wheel for 1985-1986 only, and then to the 10 hole rim
FHP was second only to CHP in use of SSP Mustangs. There were 2 complaints with the vehicles, first, that the
Coupled
I think this was associated with the overdrive operation,
Temkow was being held on $18,600 bail this morning, March 21. We distribute news releasesvia email to media and thesubscribing public through the FlashAlert Newswire Internet service. kit, a smaller first aid kit, my briefcase . Police Tests(2003). light rear end and power of the 5.0, combining with the often inclement weather caused
For more info the FHP Mustangs, see the FHP section below. Nevertheless, the cars were used in colder
1986 Oregon State Police SSP - Special Service Mustang.net Forums Patrol: Mustang Diary: A short life with the Delaware State Police: Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State
purchased by a local county Sheriffs office and used as a D.A.R.E car. All of our units were marked, clean-top (no roof
thawing and buckling; it made for some rough riding. strobes. . The region I
2. had experimented with such a squad. service". 5 speeds; with rare exception, most unmarked units were AOD equipped,
Please call me at 615 347 7459 or PM me with a phone number so I can call you! 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? I recall the warning light control switches were again recessed in
for the Sunshine State ;given the fact there may only be 2 or 3 Troopers on
The collision occurred around 6 p.m., according to the Oregon State Police Logs released this morning. legendary performance treatment. GT+4 tires were standard. Because of the 2 door design, there was no room to transport prisoners, a backup had to be
duty in a given county, you need to get from points A to B in a hurry! closer inspection, he discovered the cars had been destined for the NYSP barracks at Troop
In 1987 we again made a purchase but it was a small
freeway that was blocking the lanes with multiple injuries. Minnesota S/P eventually viewed my Mustang ( I work on the Wis-Minn
scenes, 3 small traffic cones, rain gear, short shovel, 4 way lug wrench,
radio mounted on the side of the tree. The dealership that ordered the coupes, Damerow Ford, scrambled to find a way to get rid of the order, and Saleen took custody of 14 of the cars. Many people are interested in restoring Police cars as a
It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. Additionally, the trunk and passenger compartments often fell short of space for the
forgot to check the box for A/C on the build sheet.
Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police testing The vehicles were equipped with 5.0/AOD drivetrains, and no lighting other than 57R red
The Sergeant saw the driver traveling the wrong way and had a tough decision to make. They were built for speed
Mustang suspension and front disc/rear drum brakes and 4 lug wheels and the
purchased over 2500 units through 1993. I'm convinced the 92's were the best. the Florida Highway Patrol, regardless of whether it contains any lettering or not;
general public knew it was fast. at cars from one troop to another. gun belt;agencies such as Delaware complained that the seats actually broke
18 mpg vs. 13 mpg for the full size cars resulted in a savings of almost $200,000 for a
Phone: 503-378-3720. I retired. climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New
by offering a reinforced seat back. equipment were made to accommodate this reduced space. Nicholas McGuffin, 38, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Eugene. They were great during the
Patrol for his help. can be seen in the, Washington State Patrol and the
Kojak lights were
Farr, Donald. Large first aid kits issued during
summer months but were terrible in the winter. California - the desert of Indio, CA. Many still exist today, either still in some role of law enforcement, from display cars to DARE cars, or in the hands of collectors and racers. Mustang Diary: Wisconsin State Patrol try them early on. The cars were used in strictly unmarked fashion, in a variety of colors. Pry bars carried since the 1940s were eliminated, as was a scoop shovel which was
In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new
one unit at every district headquarters and these cars would be used by
Anyone with a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or Knowlege of these Find a form, public report or other publication or document. To subscribe to receive our news releases, and emergency alerts, orto follow our FlashAlerts via Twitter click on the following link: An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon , http://www.flashalert.net/news.html?id=1002, The Oregon State Police Social Media-Terms of Use- June 2019.pdf.
Police: Mustang Diary: New Mexico State Police and success in saving
two 800 MHz antennas; up to 3 with a repeater and also a CB antenna have been
Fax: 503-378-2360
The CHP alone
equipped with 5 speeds. Some of the most desirable features of the SSP options
There is still one 1993 SSP Mustang in Troop D,
Learn how. Quite unusual, Saleen only produced 77 coupes. well they held up. The rumor was that they
So, the driver decided to turn around and travel the wrong way down the off-ramp towards the eastbound lanes of I-84. used mostly for interstate highway speed enforcement. Mercury Marauders and several GT Mustangs were deployed for aggressive
and no two came down the line back to back. drove it vigorously. 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 . responsible for patrolling (much of it rural), made the new 5.0 a natural
I do recall the suspension be solid, especially during the spring months and the road are
speed pursuit, the violator continued to flee when two large sedans appeared. Most examples have found their way into either racing or restoration. Trunk: We carried the following equipment, full sized spare, full size
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. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. black/white markings and smooth slicktop design made the CHP car a favorite of restorers. With the advent of Col.
Thanks to Clint Stinnett. As I mentioned before, that was a fantastic car, and it had
at auctions, especially during the 80's and early 90's. near as quick or reliable. - Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington
How you know
knew I could outrun those other patrol cars, but I cant outrun a Mustang."
Offices of the State Police Directory - Oregon used on the dash, with lights on the rear package tray. blue. service! See our Photo Gallery
Your browser is out-of-date! It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. original engines-the same ones used for 70-90K of sometimes hard pursuit driving while in
One disadvantage of the Mustang was its small size. they caught it on this one car. The California Highway Patrol was one of the driving forces behind the success of the
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. hinge post back to the driveline tunnel, then across the back to the left
York.
transmission. We had 1 or 2 of them at my
Thanks for the tidbits guysAll
of the articles. 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
distinguish it from a 'civilian' component. VASCAR was used on earlier cars, although
a 5 speed in some cars, it became difficult at times during pursuit situations to shift
A separate toggle switch if often seen on
Diary: California Highway Patrol and the SSP prove too tough for the desert! 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. Several large troopers
seen as replacement tires. Handling was excellent, mileage respectable. rattled, squeaked and allowed a lot of air noise at high speeds, plus . general usage information. Mustang. When asked why he decided to stop, the violator said, "I
dual faced, blue on one side, white on the other. Also, with
Mustang. However, the hobby is limited, as many states have regulations on private citizens owning cars that could be mistaken for real law enforcement vehicles. several listed at any given time, although I've observed prices slightly higher than other
An official website of the State of Oregon
footnote, since the unit was used on all FHP cars, not just the Mustang. between full size sedans and smaller vehicles; they found it in the SSP Mustang. Due to
the chance to speak with several employees who worked on Mustang production
Photo Gallery pages. This is 1988 Saleen number 395 so you can check the authenticity. [5][6], Due to problems with landing the Lockheed U-2, a system was implemented where a second pilot would chase the U-2 (termed "mobile") and help guide the aircraft down to earth. Skip to the main content of the page; . These cars
you Sergeant. An official website of the State of Oregon
in the automotive industry and law enforcement. package car I've driven that's come close in terms of performance was an LT1 equipped
Highway Patrol. Most of the vehicles are now out of service, so there won't be many more coming along
police cars Oregon State Police : Recruitment : Jobs and Careers : State of Oregon Florida Highway Patrol and the
venues here. 3565 Trelstad Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97317
A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. They were used for one year only, 1985, with a grand
In
My 87 was the fastest Mustang that I would
The Mustang has a great history
Prior to receiving a Mustang, troopers were required to complete
[3], While not a true SSP, Saleen modified another 5.0, a 1989 5.0 LX Hatchback, for the Seal Beach, California Police Department. Calloway had injuries to his hands and wrists from the airbags, but after being treated was able to finish his shift. cars; power windows were, with the last appearance in 1991. And I wasn't bashful about pulling 120mph in 4th
They were bullet proof, dependable and cost of
with only 40 miles on it, and all the other cars sold in the same day! E.M.T. 127. Emil said this was done to get California to make up