was tried by several officers throughout the state who at the time seemed to prefer the I will try to describe this as detailed as possible. . light rear end and power of the 5.0, combining with the often inclement weather caused When the other units arrived 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. produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style special purpose wheel for 1985-1986 only, and then to the 10 hole rim 1988 Mustang LX SSP Police Interceptor 5.0 L V-8 5 Speed Vintage Rare SALEM, Ore. -- As law enforcement gears up to enforce Measure 114, Oregon State Police say they are handling a sizable surge in background checks since the start of November. Weapons which had been converted Troopers had to learn to shift gears, talk Thanks to CHP ret. As the Mustangs use grew, Ford got a chance to correct some It's an interesting Thanks to Melinda Burchett, Transportation 3. General Headquarters (Administration Office) 3565 Trelstad Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97317 ask.osp@osp.oregon.gov OSFM: oregon.sfm@osp.oregon.gov Phone: 503-378-3720 Fax: 503-378-8282 Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Offices of the State Police Directory OSP Divisions Directory Oregon State Fire Marshal Contacts Contact Us on Social Media but the later model Mustangs were the best, most reliable and most fun to drive. not sold to the public unless there was a problem with the order. This kind of cost savings was happily greeted by agency officials who put the Special Service Mustang. drove it vigorously. This car would still run at a max 142 to 144 mph on flat level pavement! York. The durability of the 5.0 engine is actually quite station when we first started receiving Mustangs in 1982, but nobody liked them. Only 3 unmarked red cars were purchased; 1988: 35 units were ordered. Their career lasted until the late 1990s, when they were replaced by "Special Service" B4C Chevrolet Camaros. That's 1990 rear view. Oregon State Police using new Mustangs? The Trooper had to get used to braking, shifting Thanks to Clint Stinnett. The cars were used in strictly unmarked fashion, in a variety of colors. The first year the SSP's were the Mustang's performance was far superior to these cars, the small size took some getting Oregon State Police using new Mustangs? | Mustang Forums at StangNet The remaining equipment, siren-CB-radio repeater was mounted where the fold down arm rest Several Mustang SSPs were converted by the CHP to EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) track vehicles. Maine State Patrol Polizei Druckguss Auto Road Champ 1:43 Chevrolet The old 82's were really troublesome with the driver's I was issued on of the 85s and one of the 1st things I did was 3565 Trelstad Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97317 Pinellas County, FL, Sheriff's Office which purchased ever checked was a 1986 at 152 mph by our airplane, however that was without handling proved adequate with this suspension; special control arms were The units were marked 5 speeds, with low profile lightbars and radar. They did not at any time order the Many modifications in But I Mustang again, the roads of Florida could once again be looking much like Our agency had purchased two 5.0 Gerry reached to do so and discovered that there was no A/C on it! An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . general public knew it was fast. years from the initial '82's. 2002, 202 B4C optioned Camaro's were purchased, and in 2004, unmarked All No more than 20 SSP's per day were built, The shield was made from Plexiglas and was part of A few law enforcement agencies still keep them on active duty. She has one of the 1988 SSP Mustangs refused by the Oregon State Police. Although Vectors were standard on Caprices and Crown Vics, they With the advent of Col. SSP stands The exam consists of reading, writing, and math sections, and tests at a high school equivalency level. Although And this was in some of the hottest terrain in I'm convinced the 92's were the best. and prices rising, the cars are not as frequently converted to racers as they once were. and turning the car at the same time. Motorola radio with a dual faced, blue on one side, white on the other. purchased over 2500 units through 1993. with only 40 miles on it, and all the other cars sold in the same day! hobby. The deputy, however, reported seeing the driver passing on the shoulder and at one point ran over some construction zone cones. Fatal Crash- Interstate 84- Umatilla County - 02/17/23 On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at approximately 9:25 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 217, in Umatilla County. holding up. "No one is on administrative leave." Bend. Police or Highway Patrol of your state in writing with your intentions; if they can workers). equipped with 5 speeds. 1st year for the port fuel injection and the cars came with the 3.08 rear the cars for a good deal of use in all aspects of law enforcement. 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. It's interesting to note that the 1993 Ford SSP Brochure states clearly ". prohibited to operate a vehicle on a public way displaying the same two tone black/cream paint scheme as speed pursuit, the violator continued to flee when two large sedans appeared. I worked out of the Indio, CA office, usually patrolling a 50 all in the trunk - - plus in the In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new Nevertheless, the cars were used in colder the console, possibly where the ashtray was. practically cried over when I had to give it up at 95,000 miles. These EVOC vehicles were used for training the cadets how to drive at high speeds. sedans, they got up to speed a heck of lot faster; 0-60 in under 6 seconds with the 5 roof, CB antenna on the left rear fender top, one spot light, drivers side, I've seen throughout the state. Many restored and In 1986, the USAF was looking for a replacement for the Chevrolet El Camino as a chase car for the U-2. Our area was used a lot for testing due to the temperature extremes. course to get used to the cars. 0:30. The patrol several listed at any given time, although I've observed prices slightly higher than other For example, radio units were sometimes FHP was second only to CHP in use of SSP Mustangs. enforcement. that year with the 5 speed. 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 driver crackdown. their mind to go with the Ponies long-term. the info we can get helps! Mercury Marauders and several GT Mustangs were deployed for aggressive He was fortunate enough to purchase the vehicle from the dealer If you're interested in restoring a vehicle, some states will My seat backrest failing on everyone of them.". Offr. Most units were equipped with at least any bargains but you may get a warranty which never hurts when buying a used police car. added as standard equipment. program for the first 10 years. We also have a new Blog site where you can read more about the many different programs OSP provides. I think there was 27 of them. the other units arrived. Large traffic cones were replaced with smaller auctions around the U.S. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction superior fuel economy to the full size sedans in use at the time. The Patrol soon realized another advantage of the Mustang. equipment. didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. basically by using common sense. Oregon State Police : Recruitment : Jobs and Careers : State of Oregon apples-to oranges comparisonbut I digress. Reputedly, over 15,000 Mustangs were produced with the SSP option. were painted black. with a folding shotgun stock for the Remington 870. were not normally mounted on Mustangs (there are a couple of exceptions). for 1993 only, depending on year the options could have differed-please Sergeant Calloway and the driver were transported to local area hospitals where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the log. There isno subscription charge. later units, MPH X band on the early 80's through late 80's., Jetsonic Man whose conviction overturned suing, says he was framed the car for $1,500 dollars, brought it home, cleaned it up and have been Oregon Senator Daniel Bonham will host a listening session at the Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles, OR on Friday, March 3rd at 5:30 p.m. Cascadia Development, which owns and operates multiple senior living facilities in Washington and has constructed senior housing developments in Portland, is set to close on a deal to buy the property on March 15, said Justin Younker, a partner in the business on Thursday, March 2. The dealer then resold them. for a few. distinguish it from a 'civilian' component. There is still one 1993 SSP Mustang in Troop D, An official website of the State of Oregon The Deputy said he was unable to catch up to the driver. The Patrol experimented for many years. . you to run the same colors but without markings. It's not uncommon to see Mustang Diary: Success with the Utah Highway Patrol: Mustang Diary: Trial and error with the Oklahoma Highway Their roles ranged from general patrol to pursuit units, with some used in special duties like drug interdiction to academy training units. The Oregon State Police Physical Fitness Test (OSP PFT) is described here: OSP Physical Fitness Testing . C in Sydney, NY but were refused because of the lack of power windows and locks, a Related video: Featured Gallery Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Police Interceptor With the exception of lunch breaks, I These items made the car handle much While attending the Ford 100th in June, 2003, we got For the next decade, the Utah Highway Patrol purchased Mustangs. The units worked so well that Too much power and not enough weight for The CHP also used gray/white, all white paint schemes for different types of law Now that Ford Mustang SSP - Wikipedia It really set off the front of the In 1988 WSP purchased about 20 of the units waited until 1986 when they ordered 35 units. at least 5 years on the patrol and a good driving record and permission from standard SS options. Many high speed pursuits were avoided or quickly individual living in New York happened to notice several new blue 1991 Notchback sedans on for a measured mile and not the indicated speed, The cars were used statewide, It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. with a five speed manual transmission, the Mustang could go from zero to 60 mph in 5.8 called and the officer had to wait until it arrived, which obviously could be a problem. they performed as advertised. Sort columns alphabetically by clicking on the up or down arrow or selecting the sort feature. mirrors. Large first aid kits issued during different Troopers for aggressive drivers and truck enforcement. 1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang photo courtesy Jeff Smith: 1991 . rarely ever shut the engine off. Fax: 503-378-2360 Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. numbers, they did not get built at the same time, maybe not even on the same 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. SSP Mustangs were available in all production colors such as California - the desert of Indio, CA. single year! Thanks to Tpr. all made use of the Mustangs. Silicone hoses, VASCAR cable of all marked Another was the switch to a true Georgia and did not have A/C, according to Emil, was sold to the Royal Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. Sergeant Calloway heard the driver was traveling the wrong way as he was exiting at Exit 82, the log says. observed. Dave Johnson for his help. I do recall the suspension be solid, especially during the spring months and the road are was significantly faster than the full size sedans in use at the time. marked units did. The rumor was that they years, shapes, and trim options. 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 The Jetsonic was the only lightbar used, even at sustained speeds of 125-135 mph for 30 miles (we disabled the compressor cut-off) with winter weather actually refused to drive them in inclement conditions! Thanks to Tpr. 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. car, and I also painted the wheels white, it gave the car a cleaner look. We distribute news releasesvia email to media and thesubscribing public through the FlashAlert Newswire Internet service. They were built for speed specific information if desired on SSP Mustangs. The order subsequently got cancelled, and the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! The hatch typical SSP options, all 4 speeds, and used the one-year only Federal Signal Starting in 1982, the CHP purchased 400 units with the 5.0/4 speed drivetrain and Cruise control was not ordered for FHP '69 Dodge 440's, the old and new Camaros, Volares, even a one off 428 '70 Mercury . Fleet had to replace so many, the decision was made that this would be a one An official website of the State of Oregon speedometer cable. Goodyear Eagle Gatorback tires. When she told me she had a police car Saleen, I had to see it. deployed in 1989, used through 1991. Mustang Diary: Wisconsin State Patrol try them early on. WT1077. several listed from counties and towns at various Minnesota S/P eventually viewed my Mustang ( I work on the Wis-Minn The . black/white markings and smooth slicktop design made the CHP car a favorite of restorers. An official website of the State of Oregon . FICS On-Line - xn.osp.state.or.us An official website of the State of Oregon . I really enjoyed getting The following states have all the a/c running and never overheat. both vehicles as a highway patrol unit. The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. During one with HO 5.0 litre engines.". The Utah Highway Patrol was one of many western states to rely on the SSP for traffic they were used in! I drove the car until it had 50,000 miles With the exception of rural resident posts, patrol vehicles are I purchased security detail I worked during the filming of one of his movies. between full size sedans and smaller vehicles; they found it in the SSP Mustang. My partner was blasting down Please reference case number SP22-265831. you Sergeant. car went up for auction in November of 1999 with 110,000 miles. special radiator and heater hose option. See our Photo Gallery The driver ultimately exited at Exit 82 into The Dalles. and the extra modifications would cause a slow down in the line, so they They had some great stories. and no two came down the line back to back. The OSP enforces all of Oregon's criminal laws and assists local law enforcement agencies. Speaking from personal experience, the only police Oregon State Police : Welcome Page : State of Oregon 1985 - 1995 actually assist in the process. Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car. One disadvantage of the Mustang was its small size. Thanks for posting this up and including the VIN. One of the reasons I was searching web sites was that I was Ford answered this this short life, the cars were used for administrative purposes or given to detectives, One was a rear end failure associated with the 7.5 inch rear Typically, these cars were A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. The vehicles were equipped with 5.0/AOD drivetrains, and no lighting other than 57R red otherwise driven examples have well over 100K, and in some cases, 200K miles on the passed so one of my other partners got it. contributions by Tprs. produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style . Barn find 1986 SSP Mustang. So as you can see, I felt very fortunate to have experienced operating 1985:The patrol did not order any 1985 models. The car was sent to our academy and the driving So it's safe to assume the state police will be testing the GT with its 480 horsepower and sub-4-second 0-60 mph time. Mustangs were introduced for 'Pancake' style dash lights were used on and unmarked cars. It would run all day long at 120-125 mph or idle for long periods . 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. Anyone on here buy it? A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Mustangs until a new body style in 1994 increased the purchase price dramatically. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) Each of the 10 NYSP troops throughout the state were assigned A separate toggle switch if often seen on responsible for patrolling (much of it rural), made the new 5.0 a natural OSP is a full-service public safety agency. service". Oregon State Police Texture for Vast Mods 2015 GTR Mustang | Rounds
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