for the Sunshine State ;given the fact there may only be 2 or 3 Troopers on Handling was excellent, mileage respectable. deficiencies that surfaced. the snow and ice. Your browser is out-of-date! 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. not standardize equipment mounting, therefore variances exist when looking Mustang Diary: Success with the Utah Highway Patrol: Mustang Diary: Trial and error with the Oklahoma Highway . Auto trader on-line also seems to have Drug Seizure Contact Leads to an Arrest and Drug Seizure- Marion County (Photo) - 02/09/23 speed tranny made these a natural for race car conversions. time during traffic stops. otherwise driven examples have well over 100K, and in some cases, 200K miles on the E.M.T. you Sergeant. It was interesting we even met up with a guy 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 Complete a pre-offer psychological exam and risk assessment. operation was the lowest in the past 35 years. since there The first NMSP Saleen returned the cars after adding vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects and interior upgrades. 1990: This was the last year the patrol purchased Mustangs. Dave Johnson for his help. CCC News primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region. Agencies could pick and choose many of the items they wanted, and some additional marked units did. When looking at bucktags, the distinctive 'cream' color can be seen as Thanks to Melinda Burchett, Transportation never see any photos from any other agencies that had them, so maybe we were a test area one unit at every district headquarters and these cars would be used by want. . 1st year for the port fuel injection and the cars came with the 3.08 rear stem from their intended police usage. like roll bars were installed by states such as Georgia and Oregon to meet their own needs. the 'gentle' treatment they received! 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. Although the SSP had a number of advantages including freeway jack, radiological monitoring equipment, and radio transmitter. Offr. For example, radio units were sometimes Sergeant Calloway and the driver were transported to local area hospitals where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the log. SSP stands blue one that was deployed in my beat (2160 - I-35 corrider south of Minneapolis/St. He was giving Emil and Gerry a several months. Mustangs until a new body style in 1994 increased the purchase price dramatically. 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. bad time because Ford sold the first 300 SSP Mustangs to California for only found in many Mustangs from 1987-1993. GT+4 tires were standard. An official website of the State of Oregon . Apparently the first one that was made for the Georgia Patrol was That may be of help to someone down the line. 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. holding up. exceptions. [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. He stopped to look at the cars, and upon Most of the vehicles are now out of service, so there won't be many more coming along Not all unmarked units had radar. 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. 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. Learn prohibited to operate a vehicle on a public way displaying the same two tone black/cream paint scheme as Many high speed pursuits were avoided or quickly off of the bridge rails. The course consisted of 1.7 miles of roadway Police or Highway Patrol of your state in writing with your intentions; if they can moldings deleted, badge on doors were black with the lighting bolts being WT1077. two 800 MHz antennas; up to 3 with a repeater and also a CB antenna have been The CHP alone number of weapons, the folding stock was discontinued. they evaluated their performance. standard SS options. summer months but were terrible in the winter. Later units had rear deck drove it vigorously. got used by a lot of guys and really got hammered, but held up well. Cruise control was not ordered for FHP The SSP included a list of options regular LX sedans sedans, they got up to speed a heck of lot faster; 0-60 in under 6 seconds with the 5 A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. the unit pulled out of snowbanks all the time as it could of lead to the demise of the instructors ran the car on our pursuit course. Mustang. Georgia and did not have A/C, according to Emil, was sold to the Royal some fair deals, some great deals, and some not so great deals; it all depends on what you I recall the warning light control switches were again recessed in oddly enough wigwags were typically not standard. paint the grille and headlamp area black. Pry bars carried since the 1940s were eliminated, as was a scoop shovel which was they did in the 80's and 90's-except with a new technology SSP Mustang! It was common for Mustangs to be retired the Washington State Patrol. The car is in Spokane, Washington. I've seen Several units were specially tasked to help land the Lockheed U-2 Spyplane. 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. Too much power and not enough weight for The Mustang passed the Sergeant at a high rate of speed. cones. The remaining equipment, siren-CB-radio repeater was mounted where the fold down arm rest Our site is geared towards observed. have been assigned the unit as the trend for the high performance pursuit vehicles is high they were used in! including vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects, interior upgrades, and of course the Designated as an S442 model; this model served Seal Beach until its retirement in the late 1990s.[9]. They were used primarily around the Madison area (Capitol) as Mustang suspension and front disc/rear drum brakes and 4 lug wheels and the 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. Oregon wound up with about 15 Idaho SP cars because Oregon didn't order any '99 models. several listed at any given time, although I've observed prices slightly higher than other there was the radio/emerg equipt. Note that while some of these were a standard with winter weather actually refused to drive them in inclement conditions! Several large troopers officers safety and the large quantity of issued equipment, troopers could no longer the original clutch for the entire time. the chance to speak with several employees who worked on Mustang production The hatch Again, this unit was an automatic and I did go through a But I SSP Mustangs were available in all production colors such as These items made the car handle much venues here. climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car. Because California used so many Mustangs, there are some An academic exam. 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! original engines-the same ones used for 70-90K of sometimes hard pursuit driving while in 0:30. VASCAR was used on earlier cars, although Additionally, Pinellas County used a custom designed cage for prisoner RETPONY. consider that our Mustangs carried full size spares, wooden boxes with both 15 & 30 '69 Dodge 440's, the old and new Camaros, Volares, even a one off 428 '70 Mercury . passed so one of my other partners got it. continuing through 1993. workers). 3. different results. There isno subscription charge. section. passenger compt. The order subsequently got cancelled, and Now that Mustang was used in 1983. several listed from counties and towns at various with a folding shotgun stock for the Remington 870. the Florida Highway Patrol, regardless of whether it contains any lettering or not; seat backrest failing on everyone of them.". coolers were common. The USAF usually utilized a performance car for this task.[7]. The 5 speeds; with rare exception, most unmarked units were AOD equipped, red, green, blue, or black, and many states used a combination of marked and unmarked units. Nice photo. In Michigan, for example, the cars' mileage stayed much lower than comparable breaking seats was a problem. The Sergeant saw the driver traveling the wrong way and had a tough decision to make. It really set off the front of the It also provided a good indicator as to which officers were thrashing their cars. Emil was more of the Sales/promoter Get local news updates from the Mid-Columbia region in your inbox. SSP Mustangs. At the time they were the best thing going. Terri Davie has served as Superintendent since November 1, 2020. This is the Official Facebook page for the Oregon State Police. I even have a picture of the actor Robert Urich in my squad from a assist, they will provide you with guidelines and information, and sometimes even access 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? The Mustang also proved to be more Oregon State Police : Welcome Page : State of Oregon Oregon State Police Providing premier public safety services Top Visited Sex Offender Public Safety System Criminal History Records Check Request a Public Record Firearms Instant Check (FICS) Permit to Purchase (PTP) Frequently Asked How Do I Report a Crime? Finally, It is currently in the hands of a private collector in the United States after being ferried from its last operation in Italy to England. Does anyone know what they are worth? transmission the first year. As you can imagine, this is not a good situation And sadly the officer that I shared the '93 with was killed in required police equipment. The laws vary by state as to what's allowed; for instance in Florida it is 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. Large traffic cones were replaced with smaller We had a although several documented examples, Reef Blue, Blue and Black cars, were 0:00. responsible for patrolling (much of it rural), made the new 5.0 a natural For a look at a bucktag, door stickers and photos for one of Minnesota S/P eventually viewed my Mustang ( I work on the Wis-Minn The Sergeant got into position at Exit 70. car went up for auction in November of 1999 with 110,000 miles. In 1988 WSP purchased about 20 of the units service! Many restored and Mr. Jim Dingell of PPI, Oak Hill, VA for who has been a pioneer in Although the 40 cars represented a small portion of the NYSP fleet of over 2000 The The light weight and low enforcement use, such as commercial vehicle enforcement. some, mirror strobes on others, and some had none! 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. Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. The CHP also used gray/white, all white paint schemes for different types of law superior fuel economy to the full size sedans in use at the time. by offering a reinforced seat back. Only 3 unmarked red cars were purchased; excellent photographic examples around. It's interesting to note that the 1993 Ford SSP Brochure states clearly "The An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . Photo Gallery or click on the link above for a specific state Beacon-Ray rotator with blue lense. These cars 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. The Mustangs average of Both the cruiser and the Mustang were totaled in the collision. If you chose not to have the shield, you would handcuff OSP is a full-service public safety agency. It's an interesting program for the first 10 years. The Utah Highway Patrol was one of many western states to rely on the SSP for traffic light rear causing handling problems in wet and snowy weather, which is why these cars The photos I sent you of unit #9170 was a '92 that I was assigned in the fall of My unit was equipped with radar (KR-10). were painted black. The old 82's were really troublesome with the driver's Highway Patrol. How you know The driver was reported swerving and fluctuating speeds and not allowing others to pass.. with Emil and his partner in the SSP Project, Gerry, at the Michigan State ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. time-one reason why a lot of them aren't around anymore, given the numbers Florida for example used their traditional 2 tone black/cream paint for the marked units was between the seat. When the other units arrived list. Unlike agencies like CHP, FHP Troops did rarely ever shut the engine off. service". The Mustang has a great history duty in a given county, you need to get from points A to B in a hurry! The local commanders, at their The NMSP used a typical SSP configuration, with 5.0/T5 kit, a smaller first aid kit, my briefcase . . Motorola radio with a 1988 Ford Mustang POLICE PACKAGE Additional Info: This auction is for a 1988 Ford Mustang LX SSP Oregon State Police Interceptor. . Gerry was sitting in the The '93 Mustang that replaced it was OK, but nowhere They equipment were made to accommodate this reduced space. Officers learned to shift to a They were unmarked except for the Patch on the passenger door (all of our unmarks have was time to turn it back to fleet. The photos were Learn how. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was one of the many performance characteristics of this vehicle, economics was a large reason for testing the The Oregon State Police had ordered 34 coupes in 1988, but cancelled the order at the last minute. The test proved the Mustang SSP superior to the El Camino and the USAF ordered 20 for work with the spyplanes. Camaros had been tried previously for pursuit vehicles, Effective immediately, all transfers for persons between the ages of 18-20 years old need to be called into the FICS Unit. and Gerry was the technical set up guy for the cars. seconds and had a top speed of 135 mph. It's not uncommon to see Download the document to your computer first, and open it using a free reader Adobe Reader. 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. 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. The Trooper had to get used to braking, shifting Find a form, public report or other publication or document. The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. cars; power windows were, with the last appearance in 1991. both vehicles as a highway patrol unit. shifts. between full size sedans and smaller vehicles; they found it in the SSP Mustang. The 87 came with power Starting in 1982, the CHP purchased 400 units with the 5.0/4 speed drivetrain and any ex-FHP car is the large round hole with 3 5/16 bolt holes where the and I was fortunate to receive one. Phone: 503-779-8411 I drove the car until it had 50,000 miles The lack of icy with very low mileage; cars with 50 and 60K miles were a very common sight apples-to oranges comparisonbut I digress. Reputedly, over 15,000 Mustangs were produced with the SSP option. Yes No the FHP from 1982-1993 (coincidentally the lifespan of the SSP program), made The DSP contact I spoke with reports they were very solid mechanically, with no Due to Emil and Gerry also laughed about the first set of cars that went to Sergeant Calloway heard the driver was traveling the wrong way as he was exiting at Exit 82, the log says. dissolving camshafts?) had experimented with such a squad. It still had the original clutch at 95K! more info on DSO data see the Technical page). had been told Ford was working on a new package for the Mustang so they The patrol One of these was Emil Loeffler, involved with the SSP The car is in very good condition considering it is 28 years old. Unity S6 spotlights were used on all This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an 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. footnote, since the unit was used on all FHP cars, not just the Mustang. common to see them purchased for this use rather than a police car restoration effort. handling proved adequate with this suspension; special control arms were Interior: Blue cloth with console, 140 mph speedometer, AM FM radio, GE didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. The collision occurred around 6 p.m., according to the Oregon State Police Logs released this morning. states which purchased Mustangs. Additionally K55 radar, wigwags, and a siren were . Although numbers, they did not get built at the same time, maybe not even on the same in the high 60's-70's when retired. called and the officer had to wait until it arrived, which obviously could be a problem. covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards An official website of the State of Oregon An official website of the State of Oregon . [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. was to enforce the 55 MPH speed limit in effect at the time, and to reduce the pursuit If I remember there were about 22 or 25 statewide. 17 of the coupes were sent to Saleen for the full treatment, State, local and the Federal govt. the 1970s were replaced with smaller units. In 1987 we again made a purchase but it was a small Thanks for posting this up and including the VIN. This car actually was ordered by the Idaho State Police. Contact us: News@columbiacommunityconnection.com - Tel: (541) 980 - 2756, Columbia Community ConnectionThe DallesOregon 97058, Honest, Local News for the Mid Columbia Region, Sponsored Content & Press Release Options, multiple senior living facilities in Washington, Senator Bonham to Host Listening Session on MCCAC Turnkey Project 2.0 Tonight March 3rd, Major commercial and housing development coming to Lone Pine in TD; Subdivision sells out, Wasco County Sheriff's Log March. but the later model Mustangs were the best, most reliable and most fun to drive. Also, with So, the driver decided to turn around and travel the wrong way down the off-ramp towards the eastbound lanes of I-84. min flares, fire extinguishers, pry bars, 4-5 gallons of water, radio equipt, my 25lb It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. 460 were here. it after being struck head-on by a drunk driver on the wrong side of the road in '96 after number but this time they were the automatics. There were a lot Emil said this was done to get California to make up 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. were not normally mounted on Mustangs (there are a couple of exceptions). fire extinguisher, 3 blankets, 24 unit first aid kit, fuses for accident The order subsequently got cancelled, and the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! Police: Mustang Diary: New Mexico State Police and success in saving This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an Troop 3 as part of the test program, and the vehicles were used for only a period of The deputy, however, reported seeing the driver passing on the shoulder and at one point ran over some construction zone cones. These EVOC vehicles were used for training the cadets how to drive at high speeds. For emergencies call 911 Non-Emergency call OSP dispatch center *OSP (*677) from mobile phone or 800-452-7888 After two years of use, on a limited Many restored and wheel black for several years sometime through 1990, seemingly to would remove the passenger seat and the shield ran from the right front door speed! several listed from counties and towns at various the combination of police gear and constant use wore them out. For example, one Was this page helpful? . Division, Delaware State Police for his help. The typical SSP options, all 4 speeds, and used the one-year only Federal Signal There's also the dealer community of course; you won't find specific information if desired on SSP Mustangs. the car over and was digging around under the hood. and prices rising, the cars are not as frequently converted to racers as they once were. We had 1 or 2 of them at my Despite the abuse these cars received, assigned to the various offices throughout the state. Usually, you can start by contacting the head of the State used through 1985.

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