Many high speed pursuits were avoided or quickly
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! were spaced out over the day to account for the speed of the line. It would run all day long at 120-125 mph or idle for long periods . deficiencies that surfaced. by offering a reinforced seat back. Saleen Autosports, noted producer of high performance
It is a good thing that
actually assist in the process. Thanks to Clint Stinnett. junior officer to share the car with, in order to keep it out on the road for at least 2
for the Sunshine State ;given the fact there may only be 2 or 3 Troopers on
Starting in 1982, the CHP purchased 400 units with the 5.0/4 speed drivetrain and
An official website of the State of Oregon . SSP stands
Maine State Patrol Polizei Druckguss Auto Road Champ 1:43 Chevrolet Fleet had to replace so many, the decision was made that this would be a one
I think this was associated with the overdrive operation,
The NMSP used a typical SSP configuration, with 5.0/T5
Received much media attention and I will forward some
Kentucky State Police. cars weren't tested, as their durability and performance would have undoubtedly provided
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 . specific information if desired on SSP Mustangs. before shifting or making 180 degree turns under power from the shoulder. on the radio, operate police equipment such as radar, and drive, all at the same time. The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program offers preference points or cash . moldings deleted, badge on doors were black with the lighting bolts being
SE, Salem, 97317. There's also the dealer community of course; you won't find
seat backrest failing on everyone of them.". footnote, since the unit was used on all FHP cars, not just the Mustang. By this time the 1983 and 84 cars were being
instructors ran the car on our pursuit course. The real complaint came with the power and
a light bar, my 147 was with the light bar on. Caprice or an LT1 B4C Camaro, and that was for acceleration only. No more than 20 SSP's per day were built,
In July 1985, the Patrol added 25 Ford Mustangs to the fleet. Apparently the first one that was made for the Georgia Patrol was
kit, a smaller first aid kit, my briefcase . Florida for example used their traditional 2 tone black/cream paint for the marked units
For example, one
This is an original surviving 1986 5.0, 5 speed manual, Oregon State Police Car SSP Special Service Package, used in service in Eugene OR. and remained a common sight on the highways up until the late 90's. model, except the front was completely white and they came with the 5 speed
may have started life to catch those exceeding the 55 MPH limit, but ironically the
Kojak lights were
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. and no two came down the line back to back. and unmarked units came in a variety of colors; I know personally of green, black,
[3] time-one reason why a lot of them aren't around anymore, given the numbers
The car is in very good condition considering it is 28 years old. near as quick or reliable. Again, mounting location varied; they might have one on the decklid,
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. The vehicle was very popular in my area of patrol as no other agency
18 mpg vs. 13 mpg for the full size cars resulted in a savings of almost $200,000 for a
She has one of the 1988 SSP Mustangs refused by the Oregon State Police. There were 2 complaints with the vehicles, first, that the
for a measured mile and not the indicated speed,
Not all unmarked units had radar. with
driving it every day. workers). were not normally mounted on Mustangs (there are a couple of exceptions). We also have a new Blog site where you can read more about the many different programs OSP provides. I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was one of the many
The cars were
Most units were equipped with at least
purchased by a local county Sheriffs office and used as a D.A.R.E car. A separate toggle switch if often seen on
The units were marked 5 speeds, with low profile lightbars and radar.
Ford creates Mustang Mach-E GT Police Interceptor for Michigan State They were bullet proof, dependable and cost of
Photo Gallery-State, Local, Federal SSP Mustangs Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. complete list of state by state and gency information. used in Florida would be 1983, with a total of only 40 units (of which this writer has one),
State auctions were a good source for these vehicles for many years. power, but build quality was good. years, shapes, and trim options. Although
Several cars were used in
Mr. Jim Dingell of PPI, Oak Hill, VA for who has been a pioneer in
As far as equipment, they had the
general public knew it was fast. Even though the cars were ordered and assigned consecutive serial
being inspected by the Georgia State Patrol Fleet manager. Compiled and researched by Mike Riley; add'l
This car would still run at a max 142 to 144 mph on flat level pavement! Forensic Science and Pathology Bureau. they performed as advertised. Mustangs, came to the rescue. through these channels. remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. The CHP also used gray/white, all white paint schemes for different types of law
Also, with
about 350,000 miles in the department's Mustangs beginning with the '82's and finishing
One of the taglines used by Ford to help sell this car was This Ford chases Porsches for a living[2]. received more widespread service in the southern states; Troopers in some states
Anyone on here buy it? Another was the switch to a true
drive. they came with the following items: The patrol took delivery of one 83 Mustang approximately 30 days before
functions, but is still fully operational, so watch out! the vehicle was sold. As recently as
Both marked
Compact police radios were purchased. Ford recently debuted a police-ready. The patrol
cars
eBay seems to have at least one per month appear in various
year only experiment. 17 of the coupes were sent to Saleen for the full treatment,
With the exception of rural resident posts, patrol vehicles are
When she told me she had a police car Saleen, I had to see it. The DSP contact I spoke with reports they were very solid mechanically, with no
driver crackdown. number but this time they were the automatics. The attached photos are of a '92 I drove, pampered, detailed and
Modified Mustangs "They Come, They Go! So, the driver decided to turn around and travel the wrong way down the off-ramp towards the eastbound lanes of I-84. The Utah Highway Patrol was one of many western states to rely on the SSP for traffic
speed pursuit, the violator continued to flee when two large sedans appeared. example, was required for the draw of strobes, radios, siren, etc. Mustang Diary: Success with the Utah Highway Patrol: Mustang Diary: Trial and error with the Oklahoma Highway
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. Trunk space was also limited. And
1st year for the port fuel injection and the cars came with the 3.08 rear
1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang photo courtesy Jeff Smith: 1991 . gray, dark
terminated simply because violators believed they could not outrun the Mustang. All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles
Salem, OR 97317
they performed as advertised. All 4 corners of the stang were smashed as she looked like a pinball, bouncing
roof, CB antenna on the left rear fender top, one spot light, drivers side,
Our area was used a lot for testing due to the temperature extremes. The last year our agency purchased the Mustang was
I retired. with sharp curves, hill crests, curves with reverse camber, high speed
I felt fortunate to
was time to turn it back to fleet. was tried by several officers throughout the state who at the time seemed to prefer the
Law enforcement agencies from municipal to government agencies bought nearly 15,000 examples of these units. -Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State Police: In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new SSP Mustangs. single year! on legalities that may apply before you drive a recently purchased vehicle. The hatch
the Mustang's performance was far superior to these cars, the small size took some getting
gotten much more aggressive with using special enforcement type vehicles. officers safety and the large quantity of issued equipment, troopers could no longer
scenes, 3 small traffic cones, rain gear, short shovel, 4 way lug wrench,
These EVOC vehicles were used for training the cadets how to drive at high speeds. performance characteristics of this vehicle, economics was a large reason for testing the
Complete a pre-offer psychological exam and risk assessment.
State of Oregon: Blue Book - Oregon State Police: Agency Subdivisions in a 1991 Camaro. 1984: There were 25 units ordered and they were the same as the 1983
Gerry was sitting in the
including vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects, interior upgrades, and of course the
To be issued a Mustang you had to have
Police: Mustang Diary: New Mexico State Police and success in saving
individual living in New York happened to notice several new blue 1991 Notchback sedans on
The light weight and low
In 1987 we again made a purchase but it was a small
wheel black for several years sometime through 1990, seemingly to
through 1993 cars were equipped with this optional 2 pc. the car for $1,500 dollars, brought it home, cleaned it up and have been
Because of the New Mexico's sheer size, a car was needed that
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. While attending the Ford 100th in June, 2003, we got
It was common for Mustangs to be retired
hinge post back to the driveline tunnel, then across the back to the left
car, and I also painted the wheels white, it gave the car a cleaner look. Learn
Your browser is out-of-date! The exam consists of reading, writing, and math sections, and tests at a high school equivalency level. course to get used to the cars. and turning the car at the same time. dissolving camshafts?) Canadian Mounted Police or somewhere when A/C was not required. The marked units generally had 5.0/T5 drivetrains, and the
braking, and lane changes. opposite probably became true! contributions by Tprs. between full size sedans and smaller vehicles; they found it in the SSP Mustang. An official website of the State of Oregon
police cars I even have a picture of the actor Robert Urich in my squad from a
refer to the DSO Data section for
made for a desirable racing car start. Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. The order subsequently got cancelled, and
In 1988 WSP purchased about 20 of the units
The CHP alone
some fair deals, some great deals, and some not so great deals; it all depends on what you
VASCAR was used on earlier cars, although
Despite the abuse these cars received,
After
Oregon State Police (@ORStatePolice) / Twitter The
Learn
and I was fortunate to receive one. News releases are distributed withinseconds. some, mirror strobes on others, and some had none! produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style
sure the roads of Florida had plenty of Mustangs on patrol. equipment varied, but Kustom K band radar was typically standard on the
Troop 3 as part of the test program, and the vehicles were used for only a period of
The cars were used in strictly unmarked fashion, in a variety of colors. Mustang was difficult to drive during inclement weather. dark blue. The 87 came with power
the 1970s were replaced with smaller units. list. at least 100 units in the fleet. the info we can get helps! instrument cluster look a bit different.
Oregon State Police Texture for Vast Mods 2015 GTR Mustang | Rounds for many years.
1988 Oregon FHP / Saleen - SSPMUSTANG.ORG Message Forums Silicone hoses, VASCAR cable of all marked
1988 Mustang LX SSP Police Interceptor 5.0 L V-8 5 Speed Vintage Rare The performance locking rear axle, 5.0 HO roller motor, and often a 5
under the weight of some larger-than-average personnel! Some of the known users of the Mustang SSP include: Most of the Mustang SSPs have been retired from service, with a few examples still on the rosters of police departments as display or DARE cars. 460 were here. The old 82's were really troublesome with the driver's
This is 1988 Saleen number 395 so you can check the authenticity. Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. climate throughout the state, coupled with the amount of mileage FHP is
Sort columns alphabetically by clicking on the up or down arrow or selecting the sort feature. added to help withstand pressure under use (although there is debate over
speed! other unmarked colors included black, reef blue, calypso green, and dark
Photo Gallery pages. 3565 Trelstad Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97317
light rear causing handling problems in wet and snowy weather, which is why these cars
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Jeff Westrum, Minnesota State Patrol for his help. one on the roof, or 3 on the decklid. When the other units arrived
what type of underhood temperatures we would experience, yet I ran the A/C continuously,
Some jurisdictions such as
Search for a name, keyword, subject, or phrase you would expect to see in the document. Although the SSP had a number of advantages including
Pry bars carried since the 1940s were eliminated, as was a scoop shovel which was
Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. they were used in! The laws vary by state as to what's allowed; for instance in Florida it is
Washington State Patrol
door striker post pillar. The four known remaining 92 Michigan SSP's
The remaining equipment, siren-CB-radio repeater was mounted where the fold down arm rest
the
This kind of cost savings was happily greeted by agency officials who put the
The Sergeant saw the driver traveling the wrong way and had a tough decision to make. program for the first 10 years. Other options like door molding delete (to ease decal application), and
General Headquarters (Administration Office) 3565 Trelstad Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97317
[email protected] OSFM:
[email protected] 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 Note that while some of these were a standard
As you can imagine, this is not a good situation
Does anyone know what they are worth? They
Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police testing Engine: 302, carbureted, 4 speed transmission,
The photos I sent you of unit #9170 was a '92 that I was assigned in the fall of
Available for everyone, funded by readers. 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. The first year the SSP's were
equipped with 5 speeds. Dealer Phone 503-585-6245 or 800-432-5059. The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. Later on, FHP purchased some unmarked cars, in colors ranging from Dark
Our site is geared towards
Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. Troopers had to learn to shift gears, talk
Oregon State Police : Search Forms & Publications : State of Oregon consider that our Mustangs carried full size spares, wooden boxes with both 15 & 30
practically cried over when I had to give it up at 95,000 miles. vehicles, the cars had a big impact. There is still one 1993 SSP Mustang in Troop D,
Here's some very interesting pieces of
The one car that was painted up for
With the exception of lunch breaks, I
This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an
bulbs where the parking lights are. Because California used so many Mustangs, there are some
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 . New York,
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Thanks to Clint Stinnett. In 1988, the Oregon State Police had 34 coupes
Terri Davie has served as Superintendent since November 1, 2020. The following states have all
of the articles. 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. police packages, and recommended use is for high-speed highway traffic law enforcement
The first NMSP
passenger seat out altogether to make room for electronics, putting the seat back in when
The local commanders, at their
Find a form, public report or other publication or document.
Offices of the State Police Directory - Oregon lightbar after 1983, rear deck lights on the later models, dash strobes;
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is Ford's first real jump into a mass-market EV, which means it was only a matter of time before it saw use in the police force. Georgia and did not have A/C, according to Emil, was sold to the Royal
line in time for A/C to be put on as a factory part.
A few law enforcement agencies still keep them on active duty. Despite the abuse these cars received,
Prior to receiving a Mustang, troopers were required to complete
Life-threateningsituations,crimesinprogress,orsituationswhereanofficer or emergency personnelisneededimmediately. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. for any auto dealer, and they scrambled to find a solution. These items made the car handle much
Oregon State Police : Contact Us : State of Oregon Phone: 503-779-8411
paint the grille and headlamp area black. any ex-FHP car is the large round hole with 3 5/16 bolt holes where the
And this was in some of the hottest terrain in
marked units; unmarked units did not have spotlights. part of the SSP package, many such as silicone hoses, were optional. deployed in 1989, used through 1991. the roll bar system. put them through the paces of patrol throughout the state. that worked for one of the Big 3 competitors. continuing through 1993. coolers were common. time during traffic stops. [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. My 87 was the fastest Mustang that I would
inch wheels, HP+4 Goodyear tires, with F-32 Goodyear winter tires. [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 cars
Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. Due to
oddly enough wigwags were typically not standard. We have been out of the specialty car program since that last purchase. 'Gatorback' directional tires were added for performance handling and oil and transmission
The two-way radio was
When you
added as standard equipment. other than the FS Beacon Ray on 1983 cars, a holdover from earlier FHP
Somebody
3. 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. Handling was excellent, mileage respectable. covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards
The Mustang also proved to be more
Note unit # is 542, the unit 2 photos up is # 541. thawing and buckling; it made for some rough riding. This is the Official Facebook page for the Oregon State Police. $6,800 each. Mustang fleet program. the equipment in the cars were installed by our people at the fleet section
I've driven a lot of different patrol cars from the '67 Olds,
Most of the vehicles are now out of service, so there won't be many more coming along
Delaware also purchased 10 Mustangs for one year only, 1987.
Oregon State Police using new Mustangs? | Mustang Forums at StangNet blue one that was deployed in my beat (2160 - I-35 corrider south of Minneapolis/St. By this time