Florida Highway Patrol and the
larger Crown Vic, Grand Furys, and Chrysler LeBarons which were still in service. found in many Mustangs from 1987-1993. received more widespread service in the southern states; Troopers in some states
It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. They did not at any time order the
A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. In 1988, the Oregon State Police had 34 coupes ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. patrol Mustangs with a gaping hole in the drivers seat on one side from an Officer's
. The Trooper had to get used to braking, shifting
(how to identify a Oregon.gov website)
California - the desert of Indio, CA. Yes No day. the cars for a good deal of use in all aspects of law enforcement. The real complaint came with the power and
at least 100 units in the fleet. Law Enforcement service in 1982, when 406 units were ordered the California
The units worked so well that
a light bar, my 147 was with the light bar on. to reveal the silver alloy wheel. special purpose wheel for 1985-1986 only, and then to the 10 hole rim
Dave Johnson for his help. Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . Farr, Donald. Starting in 1982, the CHP purchased 400 units with the 5.0/4 speed drivetrain and
1989: 35 more units were ordered with several of those being unmarked. several months. Mustang fleet, FHP did purchase an extended warranty
with the 93's. red, green, blue, or black, and many states used a combination of marked and unmarked units. My
I drove the car until it had 50,000 miles
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. It's an interesting
Skip to the main content of the page; . Col. Bobby Burkett, head of the of
2002, 202 B4C optioned Camaro's were purchased, and in 2004, unmarked
they did in the 80's and 90's-except with a new technology SSP Mustang! Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. had been told Ford was working on a new package for the Mustang so they
and handle electronics simultaneously. Please reference case number SP22-265831. marked units; unmarked units did not have spotlights. 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. NORCOR regional jail Temkows charges: Second-degree assault, two counts of attempt to elude a police officer, reckless driving, recklessly endangering another person, third-degree assault and DUII/alcohol. the
the FHP from 1982-1993 (coincidentally the lifespan of the SSP program), made
The
Handling was excellent, mileage respectable. ever checked was a 1986 at 152 mph by our airplane, however that was without
were painted black. package car I've driven that's come close in terms of performance was an LT1 equipped
If I remember there were about 22 or 25 statewide. The car has 153,000 miles, and still has the original
Saleen returned the cars after adding vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects and interior upgrades. they had dropped the requirements to be issued a Mustang. He was looking
several listed from counties and towns at various
- Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington
Your browser is out-of-date! 2. worked was referred to as low desert and daytime temps from May through September
in a 1991 Camaro. 1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang photo courtesy Jeff Smith: 1991 . The Oregon State Police had ordered 34 coupes in 1988, but cancelled the order at the last minute. -Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State Police: In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new SSP Mustangs. Most units were equipped with at least
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***. These items made the car handle much
the Mustang's performance was far superior to these cars, the small size took some getting
history of the SSP Mustang, Engine, 5.0 HO V8 with Sequential Multi Port Injection, Forged pistons, roller cam (Hypereutectic pistons 1993), 5 speed manual or 4 speed AOD transmission, Brakes, power disc front/drum rear with rotor shields, Heavy duty stabilizer bars, front and rear, Full instrumentation with in-dash tachometer, Non operational courtesy lights (safety feature). would remove the passenger seat and the shield ran from the right front door
passenger compt. The Patrol experimented
performance, reliability and cost, there were several disadvantages to the vehicles. and perhaps
Address: 3565 Trelstad Ave. Anyone with a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or Knowlege of these Cars? Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. Thanks to Melinda Burchett, Transportation
The Mustangs average of
When you
. year only experiment. some, mirror strobes on others, and some had none! Most cars would be
At the time they were the best thing going. the front lot of a Ford dealer in Latham, NY. With its stiffened frame and beefed up suspension, many Mustang SSPs were modified for use in drag racing. The Patrol continued to purchase
Steve Saleen took them and converted them. Prior to receiving a Mustang, troopers were required to complete
Somebody
closer inspection, he discovered the cars had been destined for the NYSP barracks at Troop
Mustang again, the roads of Florida could once again be looking much like
original engines-the same ones used for 70-90K of sometimes hard pursuit driving while in
all made use of the Mustangs. discretion, then assigned a specific vehicle to a senior officer, who then would pick a
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. 1st year for the port fuel injection and the cars came with the 3.08 rear
When asked why he decided to stop, the violator said, "I
Thanks to Clint Stinnett. The Jetsonic was the only lightbar used,
They came with the body side molding and had no markings. E.M.T. These cars also came with the steel 15 inch wheels, VR 60
actually assist in the process. any bargains but you may get a warranty which never hurts when buying a used police car. high
. observed. It is a good thing that
Oregon State Police Sergeant Calloway was monitoring the event and headed westbound from The Dalles, the log states. their usage, and their experience was a brief one, with the Automatic transmissions not
: 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. added to help withstand pressure under use (although there is debate over
Both marked
The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. under the weight of some larger-than-average personnel! transmission. cars weren't tested, as their durability and performance would have undoubtedly provided
deficiencies that surfaced. 'Gatorback' directional tires were added for performance handling and oil and transmission
Drug Seizure Contact Leads to an Arrest and Drug Seizure- Marion County (Photo) - 02/09/23 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. Available for everyone, funded by readers. The shield was made from Plexiglas and was part of
engine or transmission problems. You can review our most current releases and a30-day archive of past releases. This is the Official Facebook page for the Oregon State Police. . Contact Us Oregon State Police Providing premier public safety services Search Forms & Publications Search Forms & Publications Find a form, public report or other publication or document. was tried by several officers throughout the state who at the time seemed to prefer the
taken on a "slow day". Learn how, An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . 1985:The patrol did not order any 1985 models. I am quoting the ebay ad here -. not standardize equipment mounting, therefore variances exist when looking
The early cars were equipped with some of the
Many restored and
SSPit's a tribute to the solidness of the car they held up as well as they did under
Oregon State Police using new Mustangs? excellent photographic examples around. auctions around the U.S. used through 1985. deployed in 1989, used through 1991. Note: Further research indicates they were first
covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards
The durability of the 5.0 engine is actually quite
Knight taking command of the FHP in the late 90's, the organization has
unstable handling, and second, some of the larger officers actually broke the seats! you Sergeant. It's used primarily for PR related
and turning the car at the same time. ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New
Troopers had to learn to shift gears, talk
I'm convinced the 92's were the best. may have started life to catch those exceeding the 55 MPH limit, but ironically the
buck tags! drove it vigorously. including vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects, interior upgrades, and of course the
rattled, squeaked and allowed a lot of air noise at high speeds, plus . After two years of use, on a limited
practically cried over when I had to give it up at 95,000 miles. I think this was associated with the overdrive operation,
standard SS options. car went up for auction in November of 1999 with 110,000 miles. Get local news updates from the Mid-Columbia region in your inbox. Goodyear Eagle Gatorback tires. The one car that was painted up for
responsible for patrolling (much of it rural), made the new 5.0 a natural
typical SSP options, all 4 speeds, and used the one-year only Federal Signal
from the Ford SSP brochure. Typically, these cars were
The EVOC vehicles were highly maintained to ensure safety while on the track. Emil said this was done to get California to make up
Canadian Mounted Police or somewhere when A/C was not required. performance characteristics of this vehicle, economics was a large reason for testing the
Calloway had injuries to his hands and wrists from the airbags, but after being treated was able to finish his shift. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. shifts. The car is in very good condition considering it is 28 years old. All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles
they came with the following items: The patrol took delivery of one 83 Mustang approximately 30 days before
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. 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 . trunk, not mounted like CHP on the dash. the original clutch for the entire time. The following states have all
they performed as advertised. but because of power train problems (remember those early 80's 305 V8's and their self
exceptions. years, shapes, and trim options. And so it goes! when a Mustang joined the chase, the violator immediately stopped. Otherwise they would
An official website of the State of Oregon
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. black/white markings and smooth slicktop design made the CHP car a favorite of restorers. both vehicles as a highway patrol unit. In 1986, the USAF was looking for a replacement for the Chevrolet El Camino as a chase car for the U-2. Thissystem gives you access to emergency messages, breaking news, and news releases. The
or our Vehicle Usage Page for a
And sadly the officer that I shared the '93 with was killed in
for 1993 only, depending on year the options could have differed-please
equipment varied, but Kustom K band radar was typically standard on the
the finish was baked on, just like parts on the line. September 26, 2022 For more info the FHP Mustangs, see the FHP section below. Most examples have found their way into either racing or restoration. mounted lightbars). The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program offers preference points or cash . The CHP also used gray/white, all white paint schemes for different types of law
'69 Dodge 440's, the old and new Camaros, Volares, even a one off 428 '70 Mercury . Mustangs were introduced for
time-one reason why a lot of them aren't around anymore, given the numbers
Kelly McClouds 1990 is # 543. In
control. Additionally, the trunk and passenger compartments often fell short of space for the
added as standard equipment. But I
Again, this unit was an automatic and I did go through a
seen as replacement tires. . number of weapons, the folding stock was discontinued. gun belt;agencies such as Delaware complained that the seats actually broke
the car for $1,500 dollars, brought it home, cleaned it up and have been
workers). Several large troopers
Only 3 unmarked red cars were purchased;
"There weren't that many Mustangs that were
Mr. Jim Dingell of PPI, Oak Hill, VA for who has been a pioneer in
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 remaining equipment, siren-CB-radio repeater was mounted where the fold down arm rest
In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new
These EVOC vehicles were used for training the cadets how to drive at high speeds. It still had the original clutch at 95K! The first year the SSP's were
Compiled and researched by Mike Riley; add'l
in the automotive industry and law enforcement. police packages, and recommended use is for high-speed highway traffic law enforcement
osac@osp.oregon.gov, Oregon State Police Human Resources-Recruiting 3565 Trelstad Ave SE Salem, OR 97317 Phone: 503-934-0232 OSP.Recruiting@osp.oregon.gov, Hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, Patrol Services Division3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3720Fax: 503-391-5910ask.osp@osp.oregon.gov, Sex Offender Registration Section3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-1258sexoffender.questions@osp.oregon.gov, Hours8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday , State Medical Examiner13309 SE 84th AvenueSuite 100Clackamas, OR 97015Phone: 971-673-8200Medical.Examiner@osp.oregon.gov, Oregon State Police-Sworn Recruiting4190 Aumsville Hwy SESalem, OR 97317, Trooper Phil RichardsonPhone: 503-583-5196. Additionally K55 radar, wigwags, and a siren were
Mustang.". Mark Woodhouse, Larry Coggins, Mike Halfpenny and FHP resources from Troop C,
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. and unmarked cars. 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. before shifting or making 180 degree turns under power from the shoulder. vehicles, and the Mustang became an important part of New Mexico's fleet. The marked units generally had 5.0/T5 drivetrains, and the
forgot to check the box for A/C on the build sheet. Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. dual faced, blue on one side, white on the other. July 20, 2020. with Emil and his partner in the SSP Project, Gerry, at the Michigan State
Unlike agencies like CHP, FHP Troops did
[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. As you can imagine, this is not a good situation
Some get around the regulations by using magnetic decals and removable lights. Although the 40 cars represented a small portion of the NYSP fleet of over 2000
driver crackdown. 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. An official website of the State of Oregon . I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. This was a special order car,
No more than 20 SSP's per day were built,
My partner was transferring and he wanted me to have his 'stang, I
they were used in! one unit at every district headquarters and these cars would be used by
gear ratio. for a measured mile and not the indicated speed,
If you chose not to have the shield, you would handcuff
He was giving Emil and Gerry a
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. at auctions, especially during the 80's and early 90's. freeway jack, radiological monitoring equipment, and radio transmitter. on legalities that may apply before you drive a recently purchased vehicle. Most of the vehicles are now out of service, so there won't be many more coming along
was no trunk, it created a problem storing all the equipment we normally carry. All
Fleet had to replace so many, the decision was made that this would be a one
requirement for NYSP cars. required police equipment. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. 460 were here. different Troopers for aggressive drivers and truck enforcement. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. In July 1985, the Patrol added 25 Ford Mustangs to the fleet. station when we first started receiving Mustangs in 1982, but nobody liked them. part of the SSP package, many such as silicone hoses, were optional. The older Mustangs seemed to show improvement through the
the car over and was digging around under the hood. He was fortunate enough to purchase the vehicle from the dealer
through these channels. cars
The official website of the Oregon Secretary of State. instrument cluster look a bit different. the SSP hobby for many years, is an expert on these cars and can provide
3565 Trelstad Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97317
Blue, Blue, Black, Red, Calypso Green, and Reef Blue, with the primary
Truly a bullet proof car. If you're interested in restoring a vehicle, some states will
The hatch
The Utah Highway Patrol was one of many western states to rely on the SSP for traffic
Terri Davie has served as Superintendent since November 1, 2020. turned back and they took several of those units and had them painted. list. oddly enough wigwags were typically not standard. They were great during the
Modified Mustangs "They Come, They Go! To be issued a Mustang you had to have
With the exception of lunch breaks, I
with HO 5.0 litre engines.". Received much media attention and I will forward some
then sent them back out for truck speed enforcement. and the coolant temp barely rose above normal. transport-not an easy fit! car was one of the marked units. . 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 .