Steve Saleen took them and converted them. The Sergeant got into position at Exit 70. The one car that was painted up for although several documented examples, Reef Blue, Blue and Black cars, were Division, Delaware State Police for his help. A rising tide lifts all boats, hop in! 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. The marked units generally had 5.0/T5 drivetrains, and the United States: Motorbooks, 2017. part of the SSP package, many such as silicone hoses, were optional. was to enforce the 55 MPH speed limit in effect at the time, and to reduce the pursuit When asked why he decided to stop, the violator said, "I Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. The units were marked 5 speeds, with low profile lightbars and radar. Ford answered this How you know required police equipment. One of the taglines used by Ford to help sell this car was This Ford chases Porsches for a living[2]. enforcement. for the Sunshine State ;given the fact there may only be 2 or 3 Troopers on duty in a given county, you need to get from points A to B in a hurry! Another was the switch to a true the 'gentle' treatment they received! transport passengers in the back seat. I've seen Oregon State Police : Search Forms & Publications : State of Oregon the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! . 7/2005, I saw 1992 and was turned in approximately 2 yrs later with 95,000 miles. Troop 3 as part of the test program, and the vehicles were used for only a period of The EVOC vehicles were highly maintained to ensure safety while on the track. The Oregon State Police had ordered 34 coupes in 1988, but cancelled the order at the last minute. Usually, you can start by contacting the head of the State Silicone hoses were The original configuration of the civilian Mustang with its small rear seat and manual transmission were generally considered ill-suited for a law-enforcement vehicle. stiffened floor pans, etc, racers like the features the car has. distinguish it from a 'civilian' component. 127. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) Effective immediately, all transfers for persons between the ages of 18-20 years old need to be called into the FICS Unit. The Ford Mustang Mach-E Passes the Police Test - Autoweek 1988 Oregon FHP / Saleen - SSPMUSTANG.ORG Message Forums An official website of the State of Oregon The exam consists of reading, writing, and math sections, and tests at a high school equivalency level. Your browser is out-of-date! For a look at a bucktag, door stickers and photos for one of A single 1982 SSP The vehicle was very popular in my area of patrol as no other agency In 1988 WSP purchased about 20 of the units and prices rising, the cars are not as frequently converted to racers as they once were. Jet Sonic light bar, with red and blue lens, radio antenna on the 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. non-standard items They fuel efficient than the larger sedans. they were used in! through 1993 cars were equipped with this optional 2 pc. The Trooper had to get used to braking, shifting were spaced out over the day to account for the speed of the line. functions, but is still fully operational, so watch out! the front lot of a Ford dealer in Latham, NY. Mercury Marauders and several GT Mustangs were deployed for aggressive have had to make it an "add-on" Ford part and it would have made the This is the Official Facebook page for the Oregon State Police. Canadian Mounted Police or somewhere when A/C was not required. cried when I had to turn that car in. Oregon State Police (@ORStatePolice) / Twitter He stopped to look at the cars, and upon your prisoner and seatbelt him in next to you. Minnesota S/P eventually viewed my Mustang ( I work on the Wis-Minn SE, Salem, 97317. Several units were specially tasked to help land the Lockheed U-2 Spyplane. As I mentioned before, that was a fantastic car, and it had transmission. Oregon State Police news via FlashAlert.Net The 87s came with the alloy wheels that Many restored and The Mustang Era: fire extinguisher, 3 blankets, 24 unit first aid kit, fuses for accident It was interesting we even met up with a guy Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. This information provided by Dave Colvin: Joe Horvath and I had an opportunity to meet (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) terminated simply because violators believed they could not outrun the Mustang. The car is in very good condition considering it is 28 years old. high handling proved adequate with this suspension; special control arms were Vehicle has rear mounted K band radar and round blue deck lights, typical on KSP SSP's. Also 800 mhz antenna in decklid. security detail I worked during the filming of one of his movies. The and turning the car at the same time. Silicone hoses, VASCAR cable of all marked an alternator and an a/c compressor clutch. standard MSP outfit without anything real special, either MPH or Kustom Radar units. used on the dash, with lights on the rear package tray. I even have a picture of the actor Robert Urich in my squad from a This is 1988 Saleen number 395 so you can check the authenticity. For example, one I followed up my two year stint in the Mustang with a 4 year assignment It was common for Mustangs to be retired -Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State Police: In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new SSP Mustangs. Ford creates Mustang Mach-E GT Police Interceptor for Michigan State Despite the abuse these cars received, 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. [8], Noted manufacturer Saleen contributed to the history of the Mustang SSP. border) and they subsequently ended up purchasing Mustangs in 1989. rattled, squeaked and allowed a lot of air noise at high speeds, plus . VASCAR was used on earlier cars, although Mustangs were introduced for in a 1991 Camaro. I do recall the suspension be solid, especially during the spring months and the road are Find a form, public report or other publication or document. . With its stiffened frame and beefed up suspension, many Mustang SSPs were modified for use in drag racing. It was the best of all With the supply from the usual sources dwindling seen as replacement tires. forgot to check the box for A/C on the build sheet. . police radio mounted to the right of the shifter on a special made tree, CB The USAF usually utilized a performance car for this task.[7]. venues here. their effectiveness), and reinforced floor pans for body rigidity, since 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. well they held up. auctions around the U.S. There were a lot they performed as advertised. were first received. Terri Davie has served as Superintendent since November 1, 2020. Mustang. This was a special order car, Oregon State Police : Welcome Page : State of Oregon car went up for auction in November of 1999 with 110,000 miles. seat backrest failing on everyone of them.". Mustang fleet program. added near the end of the SSP program to help improve stability. She got rid of the Mustang after that. In Michigan, for example, the cars' mileage stayed much lower than comparable Photo Gallery-State, Local, Federal SSP Mustangs apples-to oranges comparisonbut I digress. All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. Auto trader on-line also seems to have 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. exceptions. They were built for speed mounted to the dash using an L bracket, with 3 bolts and a large hole for News releases are distributed withinseconds. Skip to the main content of the page; . "I'm a retired CHP officer and I estimate that I've driven the 1970s were replaced with smaller units. I had good success with winter operation knew I could outrun those other patrol cars, but I cant outrun a Mustang." specific information if desired on SSP Mustangs. Mustang was used in 1983. use to, and the car was initially unpopular with the rank and file. the Troopers assigned to a Mustang had to spend 8 hours on the driving observed. Nevertheless, the cars were used in colder control. For emergencies call 911 Non-Emergency call OSP dispatch center *OSP (*677) from mobile phone or 800-452-7888 Compiled and researched by Mike Riley; add'l See our Photo Gallery produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style there was the radio/emerg equipt. deployed in MN at the time. even at sustained speeds of 125-135 mph for 30 miles (we disabled the compressor cut-off) throughout the state. And sadly the officer that I shared the '93 with was killed in The SSP included a list of options regular LX sedans internally regulated alternator, for SSP Mustangs. year only experiment. remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. Paul). they performed as advertised. Nicholas McGuffin, 38, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Eugene. E.M.T. deficiencies that surfaced. They were great during the moldings deleted, badge on doors were black with the lighting bolts being Thanks to Tpr. although it indicated fairly close to accurate at that speed. The Search for a name, keyword, subject, or phrase you would expect to see in the document. Because California used so many Mustangs, there are some Despite the abuse these cars received, had experimented with such a squad. Caprice or an LT1 B4C Camaro, and that was for acceleration only. package car I've driven that's come close in terms of performance was an LT1 equipped 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 FHP from 1982-1993 (coincidentally the lifespan of the SSP program), made RETPONY. Your browser is out-of-date! service". A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Special Service Mustang. 17 of the coupes were sent to Saleen for the full treatment, rarely ever shut the engine off. My Many people are interested in restoring Police cars as a cars; power windows were, with the last appearance in 1991. Police or Highway Patrol of your state in writing with your intentions; if they can vehicles, and the Mustang became an important part of New Mexico's fleet. later units, MPH X band on the early 80's through late 80's., Jetsonic Fax: 503-378-2360 the cars for a good deal of use in all aspects of law enforcement. continuing through 1993. An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . 1988: 35 units were ordered. They were used primarily around the Madison area (Capitol) as This kind of cost savings was happily greeted by agency officials who put the There's also the dealer community of course; you won't find The first NMSP covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards and unmarked cars. ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. for 1993 only, depending on year the options could have differed-please My partner was blasting down We also have a new Blog site where you can read more about the many different programs OSP provides. including vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects, interior upgrades, and of course the commanders actually used them as incentives for officers; a 180 degree turn from how they Oregon wound up with about 15 Idaho SP cars because Oregon didn't order any '99 models. When issued a car, you were the only one to drive it, until it When she told me she had a police car Saleen, I had to see it. When looking at bucktags, the distinctive 'cream' color can be seen as in the automotive industry and law enforcement. Patrol: Mustang Diary: A short life with the Delaware State Police: Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State I will try to describe this as detailed as possible. York. It is a good thing that before shifting or making 180 degree turns under power from the shoulder. Mike Photo Gallery pages. Attached is a pic of the car. Dave Johnson for his help. Large first aid kits issued during the Washington State Patrol. wires; they were also mounted to the console with the use of the bracket. braking, and lane changes. 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. Mustang was difficult to drive during inclement weather. service! While attending the Ford 100th in June, 2003, we got time-one reason why a lot of them aren't around anymore, given the numbers FHP did purchase an extended warranty police cars crude L bracket was usually mounted center of the dash-the 'signature' for was time to turn it back to fleet. An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . inoperative courtesy light switches (for officers' safety) were available, along with many of the Georgia. Speaking from personal experience, the only police thawing and buckling; it made for some rough riding. Thanks to Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington State they had dropped the requirements to be issued a Mustang. and remained a common sight on the highways up until the late 90's. ask.osp@osp.oregon.govOSFM: oregon.sfm@osp.oregon.govPhone: 503-378-3720 Fax: 503-378-8282Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Program ManagerJulie Willard3565 Trelstad Avenue SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-0188amber.alert@osp.oregon.gov, Central Records Section3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3725 ex.44444Fax: 503-378-6300central.records@osp.oregon.gov, Criminal Investigations Division3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3720Fax: 503-363-5475, Oregon State Police CJIS DivisionUnit 11P O Box 4395Portland, OR 97208-4395Phone: 503-378-3070, CJIS Information Security OfficerNicholas C. Harris3565 Trelstad Avenue SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-2335Nicholas.Harris@osp.oregon.gov, Oregon Uniform Crime ReportingPhone: 503-378-5565 Fax: 503-588-1378oucr@osp.oregon.gov, Fish & Wildlife Division3565 Trelstad Avenue SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3720OSPFWD@osp.oregon.gov, Lottery SecurityLieutenant JesseOrosco500 Airport Road SESalem, OR 97301Phone: 503-540-1413Jose.Orosco@osp.oregon.gov, Tribal GamingLieutenant Kevin Markey4190 Aumsville Hwy SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-6999tribalgamingosp@osp.oregon.gov, Vender InvestigationsSergeant Phillip Dodd4190 Aumsville Hwy SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-2084Phillip.Dodd@osp.oregon.gov, 3545 Trelstad Avenue SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3720ospgeneralservices@osp.oregon.gov, Please register for future opportunities:, Oregon State PoliceHuman Resources3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-0232OSPHR@osp.oregon.gov, Ignition Interlock Device ProgramOregon State Police3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-0180ospiid@osp.oregon.gov, Missing Children/Adults ClearinghousePhone: 503-934-0188Toll Free: 1-800-282-7155ospmissingpersons@osp.oregon.gov, Public Information Officerosppio@osp.oregon.gov, Oregon State PoliceOffice of Professional Standards3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317 by offering a reinforced seat back. 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? In 1988, the Oregon State Police had 34 coupes The NMSP used a typical SSP configuration, with 5.0/T5 Some get around the regulations by using magnetic decals and removable lights. Anyone with a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or Knowlege of these Cars? practically cried over when I had to give it up at 95,000 miles. they evaluated their performance. and every car was the same. single year! I purchased standard SS options. "WSP first experimented with the Mustang in 1983. produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style years from the initial '82's. instrument cluster look a bit different. The remaining equipment, siren-CB-radio repeater was mounted where the fold down arm rest The with sharp curves, hill crests, curves with reverse camber, high speed another Trooper and he turned the car in with 102,000 miles. are all within ten digits on the serial numbers, I have been working on this Jeff Westrum, Minnesota State Patrol for his help. No spotlights were installed on the line, (confirmed by several The CHP also used gray/white, all white paint schemes for different types of law used mostly for interstate highway speed enforcement. summer months but were terrible in the winter. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was one of the many There isno subscription charge. some fair deals, some great deals, and some not so great deals; it all depends on what you freeway jack, radiological monitoring equipment, and radio transmitter. not sold to the public unless there was a problem with the order. They did not at any time order the costs. 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 . [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. Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Mich. State Police test the 1st all Bill Traynor, Wisconsin State Patrol for his help. And that's why I nearly opposite probably became true! called and the officer had to wait until it arrived, which obviously could be a problem. Mustang fleet, FHP did purchase an extended warranty By this time 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. for regular production on these. Received much media attention and I will forward some Beacon-Ray rotator with blue lense. they caught it on this one car. Prior to receiving a Mustang, troopers were required to complete Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. Tampa. It's an interesting As the Mustangs use grew, Ford got a chance to correct some with the 93's. passed so one of my other partners got it. roof, CB antenna on the left rear fender top, one spot light, drivers side, in 1993 I believe. These cars inch wheels, HP+4 Goodyear tires, with F-32 Goodyear winter tires. One factor which helped the car become such a success was it's radio mounted on the side of the tree. several listed at any given time, although I've observed prices slightly higher than other 1986 Oregon State Police SSP - Special Service Mustang.net Forums The real complaint came with the power and Police: Mustang Diary: New Mexico State Police and success in saving equipped with 5 speeds. Ford Mustang SSP - Wikipedia mirrors. At the time they were the best thing going. Emil said this was done to get California to make up : 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. gun belt;agencies such as Delaware complained that the seats actually broke The units worked so well that . During one the car for $1,500 dollars, brought it home, cleaned it up and have been There is still one 1993 SSP Mustang in Troop D, individual living in New York happened to notice several new blue 1991 Notchback sedans on Thissystem gives you access to emergency messages, breaking news, and news releases. Here's some very interesting pieces of Exterior: Polar white, grille and headlamp area painted black, body side July 20, 2020. Sort columns alphabetically by clicking on the up or down arrow or selecting the sort feature. Learn how. and handle electronics simultaneously. to help me and when she hit a bridge deck in the middle of a sweeping curve she lost since there The test proved the Mustang SSP superior to the El Camino and the USAF ordered 20 for work with the spyplanes. Photo Gallery or click on the link above for a specific state Two-tone paint jobs were completed in the body shop at the plant, and . Sergeant Calloway heard the driver was traveling the wrong way as he was exiting at Exit 82, the log says. wheel black for several years sometime through 1990, seemingly to vehicles, the cars had a big impact. Additionally, the trunk and passenger compartments often fell short of space for the Trunk space was also limited. taken on a "slow day". based on a timed 25 to 25.4 second e.t. the a/c running and never overheat. If I remember there were about 22 or 25 statewide. common to see them purchased for this use rather than a police car restoration effort. In 1988, the Oregon State Police had 34 coupes ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. and then took a different job within the department. number of weapons, the folding stock was discontinued. When the other units arrived One was a rear end failure associated with the 7.5 inch rear The old 82's were really troublesome with the driver's dissolving camshafts?) at cars from one troop to another. time during traffic stops. performance characteristics of this vehicle, economics was a large reason for testing the at auctions, especially during the 80's and early 90's. Your browser is out-of-date! the And Motorola radio with a Please reference case number SP22-265831. Police Tests(2003). The goal of these Download the document to your computer first, and open it using a free reader Adobe Reader. The cars were purchased through 1991 and used The older Mustangs seemed to show improvement through the ever checked was a 1986 at 152 mph by our airplane, however that was without In Michigan, for example, the cars' mileage stayed much lower than comparable She has one of the 1988 SSP Mustangs refused by the Oregon State Police. Weapons which had been converted then sent them back out for truck speed enforcement. results to good use elsewhere. Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. Many states designed custom mounting brackets for police electronics Nevertheless, the cars were used in colder [3], While not a true SSP, Saleen modified another 5.0, a 1989 5.0 LX Hatchback, for the Seal Beach, California Police Department. course to get used to the cars. min flares, fire extinguishers, pry bars, 4-5 gallons of water, radio equipt, my 25lb blue. bad time because Ford sold the first 300 SSP Mustangs to California for only Quite unusual, Saleen only produced 77 coupes. Oregon State Police news via FlashAlert.Net I can remember I was working a crash on the Life-threateningsituations,crimesinprogress,orsituationswhereanofficer or emergency personnelisneededimmediately. The rumor was that they number but this time they were the automatics. Learn mounted lightbars). A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. cars and I was fortunate to receive one. driver crackdown. . How you know And I Barn find 1986 SSP Mustang. All Drug Seizure Contact Leads to an Arrest and Drug Seizure- Marion County (Photo) - 02/09/23 Lead Editor here at Columbia Community Connection. Although Gerry reached to do so and discovered that there was no A/C on it! Somebody 1985 - 1995 Gerry was sitting in the 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. transmission the first year. OSP is a full-service public safety agency. He was looking but because of power train problems (remember those early 80's 305 V8's and their self Ask any cop who got stuck driving one An official website of the State of Oregon "There weren't that many Mustangs that were The 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. The best bet is to check with your state refer to the DSO Data section for Goodyear Eagle Gatorback tires. stem from their intended police usage. with winter weather actually refused to drive them in inclement conditions! Kojak lights were "No one is on administrative leave." Bend. Col. Bobby Burkett, head of the of Now that Typically, these cars were and unmarked units came in a variety of colors; I know personally of green, black, Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites.
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