Nice photo. An official website of the State of Oregon , For the Office of the State Fire Marshal, to subscribe to receive news releases, emergency alerts, or to follow our Flashalerts via Twitter click on the following link: https://www.flashalert.net/id/OSFM. bracket would be bolted on. The Trooper had to get used to braking, shifting
Oregon State Police Sergeant Calloway was monitoring the event and headed westbound from The Dalles, the log states. different Troopers for aggressive drivers and truck enforcement. Oregon State Police Public Information Officer osppio@osp.oregon.gov Communications Director mindy.mccartt@osp.oregon.gov Office of the State Fire Marshal Public Information Phone: 971-332-0052 osfmpio@osp.oregon.gov With the advent of Col.
larger, four-door sedans the Patrol had been buying. An official website of the State of Oregon
It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. complete list of state by state and gency information. During one
made for a desirable racing car start. wires; they were also mounted to the console with the use of the bracket. time during traffic stops. 1986: The Mustang for 1986 had several changes, with the engine being the
The car was sent to our academy and the driving
standard MSP outfit without anything real special, either MPH or Kustom Radar units. for 1993 only, depending on year the options could have differed-please
when a Mustang joined the chase, the violator immediately stopped. transmission the first year. Many people are interested in restoring Police cars as a
use to, and the car was initially unpopular with the rank and file. 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. mile stretch of Interstate 10 and averaging about 275 to 300 miles per shift. trunk, not mounted like CHP on the dash. Modified Mustangs "They Come, They Go! 1st year for the port fuel injection and the cars came with the 3.08 rear
Fred Thistlewood, Transportation
Most FHP units shared a common equipment
the Troopers assigned to a Mustang had to spend 8 hours on the driving
moldings deleted, badge on doors were black with the lighting bolts being
before shifting or making 180 degree turns under power from the shoulder. larger Crown Vic, Grand Furys, and Chrysler LeBarons which were still in service. cars weren't tested, as their durability and performance would have undoubtedly provided
The units worked so well that
They were used for one year only, 1985, with a grand
their mind to go with the Ponies long-term. The photos were
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. The Mustangs average of
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. package car I've driven that's come close in terms of performance was an LT1 equipped
enforcement. speed tranny made these a natural for race car conversions.
internally regulated alternator, for
How you know
. The Sergeant got into position at Exit 70. Exterior: Polar white, grille and headlamp area painted black, body side
Not all unmarked units had radar. Ask any cop who got stuck driving one
venues here. were not normally mounted on Mustangs (there are a couple of exceptions). police radio mounted to the right of the shifter on a special made tree, CB
It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. 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. 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 93 was off in
Compiled and researched by Mike Riley; add'l
All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles
scenes, 3 small traffic cones, rain gear, short shovel, 4 way lug wrench,
No spotlights were installed on the line, (confirmed by several
My unit was equipped with radar (KR-10). They placed at least
It was common for Mustangs to be retired
with only 40 miles on it, and all the other cars sold in the same day! Agencies could pick and choose many of the items they wanted, and some additional
these rare cars, check our Bucktags, Door Stickers and
I'm convinced the 92's were the best. In 1987 we again made a purchase but it was a small
C in Sydney, NY but were refused because of the lack of power windows and locks, a
Starting in 1982, the CHP purchased 400 units with the 5.0/4 speed drivetrain and
Unity S6 spotlights were used on all
One factor which helped the car become such a success was it's
covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards
Mark Woodhouse, Larry Coggins, Mike Halfpenny and FHP resources from Troop C,
How Do I Check Road Conditions? had been told Ford was working on a new package for the Mustang so they
With the supply from the usual sources dwindling
oddly enough wigwags were typically not standard. I will try to describe this as detailed as possible. with Emil and his partner in the SSP Project, Gerry, at the Michigan State
The
Gerry was sitting in the
with winter weather actually refused to drive them in inclement conditions! they had dropped the requirements to be issued a Mustang. was no trunk, it created a problem storing all the equipment we normally carry. dark blue. 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). hinge post back to the driveline tunnel, then across the back to the left
Handling was excellent, mileage respectable. special purpose wheel for 1985-1986 only, and then to the 10 hole rim
and perhaps
the SSP hobby for many years, is an expert on these cars and can provide
ever checked was a 1986 at 152 mph by our airplane, however that was without
instructors ran the car on our pursuit course. To be issued a Mustang you had to have
Ford answered this
State auctions were a good source for these vehicles for many years. all made use of the Mustangs. was to enforce the 55 MPH speed limit in effect at the time, and to reduce the pursuit
As the Mustangs use grew, Ford got a chance to correct some
Although the 40 cars represented a small portion of the NYSP fleet of over 2000
2002, 202 B4C optioned Camaro's were purchased, and in 2004, unmarked
The remaining equipment, siren-CB-radio repeater was mounted where the fold down arm rest
unstable handling, and second, some of the larger officers actually broke the seats! in 1993 I believe. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. several months. fire extinguisher, 3 blankets, 24 unit first aid kit, fuses for accident
several listed from counties and towns at various
Beacon-Ray rotator with blue lense. And I wasn't bashful about pulling 120mph in 4th
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. security detail I worked during the filming of one of his movies. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. drove it vigorously. The
transmission. Law Enforcement service in 1982, when 406 units were ordered the California
Diary: California Highway Patrol and the SSP prove too tough for the desert! [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. distinguish it from a 'civilian' component. special radiator and heater hose option. restoration, or as a unique daily driver. including vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects, interior upgrades, and of course the
never see any photos from any other agencies that had them, so maybe we were a test area
called and the officer had to wait until it arrived, which obviously could be a problem. . seat backrest failing on everyone of them.". blue. So as you can see, I felt very fortunate to have experienced operating
auctions around the U.S. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction
enforcement use, such as commercial vehicle enforcement. 3565 Trelstad Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97317
Was this page helpful? through 1993 cars were equipped with this optional 2 pc. It's interesting to note that the 1993 Ford SSP Brochure states clearly ". Sergeant Calloway and the driver were transported to local area hospitals where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the log. was tried by several officers throughout the state who at the time seemed to prefer the
While administration was impressed by the
The . 'Gatorback' directional tires were added for performance handling and oil and transmission
The order subsequently got cancelled, and
mounted lightbars). Forensic Science and Pathology Bureau. The light weight and low
line in time for A/C to be put on as a factory part. to help me and when she hit a bridge deck in the middle of a sweeping curve she lost
An official website of the State of Oregon
Orlando, stationed at the Deland post. Mustang.". used mostly for interstate highway speed enforcement. Other options like door molding delete (to ease decal application), and
How you know
1985:The patrol did not order any 1985 models. The region I
Mustang. duty in a given county, you need to get from points A to B in a hurry! Thanks for posting this up and including the VIN. the
paint the grille and headlamp area black. have to see one of these mounted on the vehicle to realize how out of proportion it
SSP Mustangs were available in all production colors such as
bulbs where the parking lights are. The dealer then resold them. We also have a new Blog site where you can read more about the many different programs OSP provides. Division, Delaware State Police for his help. time-one reason why a lot of them aren't around anymore, given the numbers
didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. It also provided a good indicator as to which officers were thrashing their cars. power, but build quality was good. sure the roads of Florida had plenty of Mustangs on patrol. The course consisted of 1.7 miles of roadway
a 5 speed in some cars, it became difficult at times during pursuit situations to shift
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the other units arrived. not sold to the public unless there was a problem with the order. that I drove. The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program offers preference points or cash . The rumor was that they
one unit at every district headquarters and these cars would be used by
service! The Jetsonic was the only lightbar used,
the info we can get helps! Many still exist today, either still in some role of law enforcement, from display cars to DARE cars, or in the hands of collectors and racers. The real complaint came with the power and
specific information if desired on SSP Mustangs. Mustang fleet program. If I remember there were about 22 or 25 statewide. We have been out of the specialty car program since that last purchase. information gathered from our interviews: 1. turned back and they took several of those units and had them painted. cost made, coupled with the durable 5.0 motor and plethora of aftermarket racing parts
Prior to receiving a Mustang, troopers were required to complete
July 20, 2020. produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style
My
off of the bridge rails. Motorola radio with a
State, local and the Federal govt. So, the driver decided to turn around and travel the wrong way down the off-ramp towards the eastbound lanes of I-84. 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.
and then took a different job within the department. E.M.T. Their roles ranged from general patrol to pursuit units, with some used in special duties like drug interdiction to academy training units. since I got mine.(Bruce). - Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington
. A rising tide lifts all boats, hop in! they performed as advertised. And so it goes! 460 were here. Each of the 10 NYSP troops throughout the state were assigned
The older Mustangs seemed to show improvement through the
The cars were used statewide,
passenger seat out altogether to make room for electronics, putting the seat back in when
'69 Dodge 440's, the old and new Camaros, Volares, even a one off 428 '70 Mercury . The official website of the Oregon Secretary of State. The durability of the 5.0 engine is actually quite
drivetrains, slicktop design, full markings, and Hawk radar for traffic use. Colt AR15, a camera case, 2 spotlights, a rear deck emerg light assy.- and a 230lb officer
Several large troopers
excellent photographic examples around. This is the Official Facebook page for the Oregon State Police. freeway that was blocking the lanes with multiple injuries. the console, possibly where the ashtray was. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. freeway jack, radiological monitoring equipment, and radio transmitter. Nice car but for me it's 6 months to early. breaking seats was a problem. you Sergeant. at auctions, especially during the 80's and early 90's. The best bet is to check with your state
As I mentioned before, that was a fantastic car, and it had
He was looking
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