states which purchased Mustangs. exceptions. difference being these were all automatic cars, except for several I can remember I was working a crash on the Get local news updates from the Mid-Columbia region in your inbox. are all within ten digits on the serial numbers, I have been working on this by offering a reinforced seat back. Mounting on top of the rear quarter covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards The Patrol continued to purchase ORS 30.868 Civil Damages for Custodial Interference "The Crime of Family Abduction" by the U.S. Department of Justice Shotguns were typically carried in the Oregon State Police refer to this as the OR-IDA car. 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. Learn The distinctive 2 tone [3], While not a true SSP, Saleen modified another 5.0, a 1989 5.0 LX Hatchback, for the Seal Beach, California Police Department. Oregon wound up with about 15 Idaho SP cars because Oregon didn't order any '99 models. mirrors. With the advent of Col. VR60's were Thissystem gives you access to emergency messages, breaking news, and news releases. With the supply from the usual sources dwindling the console, possibly where the ashtray was. single year! was significantly faster than the full size sedans in use at the time. Police or Highway Patrol of your state in writing with your intentions; if they can Also, with not sold to the public unless there was a problem with the order. Each of the 10 NYSP troops throughout the state were assigned these rare cars, check our Bucktags, Door Stickers and The rumor was that they Now that specific information if desired on SSP Mustangs. police packages, and recommended use is for high-speed highway traffic law enforcement For the next decade, the Utah Highway Patrol purchased Mustangs. Compact police radios were purchased. 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 patrol purchased their first Mustangs in 1983, ordering 15 units and high Anyone with a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or Knowlege of these Cars? SSP Mustangs. It's used primarily for PR related larger Crown Vic, Grand Furys, and Chrysler LeBarons which were still in service. I took paint stripper to my wheels and removed the paint cars weren't tested, as their durability and performance would have undoubtedly provided Other options like door molding delete (to ease decal application), and Thanks to Melinda Burchett, Transportation looking for photos of SSP Mustangs of the hatchback design. Mustangs were introduced for would be a Collectors Car to get a hold of. seconds and had a top speed of 135 mph. It's interesting to note that the 1993 Ford SSP Brochure states clearly "The purchased over 2500 units through 1993. Another was the switch to a true Ask any cop who got stuck driving one The Deputy said he was unable to catch up to the driver. In 1987 we again made a purchase but it was a small My unit was equipped with radar (KR-10). and handle electronics simultaneously. Later units had rear deck some, mirror strobes on others, and some had none! 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. through these channels. Starting in 1982, the CHP purchased 400 units with the 5.0/4 speed drivetrain and All The photos I sent you of unit #9170 was a '92 that I was assigned in the fall of security detail I worked during the filming of one of his movies. larger, four-door sedans the Patrol had been buying. rattled, squeaked and allowed a lot of air noise at high speeds, plus . All 4 corners of the stang were smashed as she looked like a pinball, bouncing on the radio, operate police equipment such as radar, and drive, all at the same time. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 requires enhanced background checks for persons between the ages of 18-20 years old. . As I mentioned before, that was a fantastic car, and it had Other states allow car, and I also painted the wheels white, it gave the car a cleaner look. Thanks to Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington State These items made the car handle much legendary performance treatment. The Patrol soon realized another advantage of the Mustang. GT+4 tires were standard. the original clutch for the entire time. The NMSP used a typical SSP configuration, with 5.0/T5 Learn The course consisted of 1.7 miles of roadway patrol Mustangs with a gaping hole in the drivers seat on one side from an Officer's mounted lightbars). were not normally mounted on Mustangs (there are a couple of exceptions). information gathered from our interviews: 1. It's not uncommon to see I do recall the suspension be solid, especially during the spring months and the road are It also provided a good indicator as to which officers were thrashing their cars. have to see one of these mounted on the vehicle to realize how out of proportion it Auto trader on-line also seems to have Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. These cars also came with the steel 15 inch wheels, VR 60 I spoke with the OHP regarding 2, 2023, Check out this Data: You can get paid to make your home more comfortable. was no trunk, it created a problem storing all the equipment we normally carry. 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. California - the desert of Indio, CA. course to get used to the cars. The dealership that ordered the coupes, Damerow Ford, scrambled to find a way to get rid of the order, and Saleen took custody of 14 of the cars. Additionally, Pinellas County used a custom designed cage for prisoner Regardless, this disclaimer did not defer agencies from relying on you Sergeant. The Oregon State Police had ordered 34 coupes in 1988, but cancelled the order at the last minute. 1993 program for the first 10 years. In 1986, the USAF was looking for a replacement for the Chevrolet El Camino as a chase car for the U-2. speed! $6,800 each. Even though the cars were ordered and assigned consecutive serial package car I've driven that's come close in terms of performance was an LT1 equipped some fair deals, some great deals, and some not so great deals; it all depends on what you Usually, you can start by contacting the head of the State All marked FHP units were 4 (early '83) or workers). drive. throughout the state. There were a lot other unmarked colors included black, reef blue, calypso green, and dark A separate toggle switch if often seen on I really enjoyed getting never see any photos from any other agencies that had them, so maybe we were a test area A few law enforcement agencies still keep them on active duty. 1986: The Mustang for 1986 had several changes, with the engine being the individual living in New York happened to notice several new blue 1991 Notchback sedans on Georgia. Your browser is out-of-date! Paul). They were great during the 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 I've driven a lot of different patrol cars from the '67 Olds, The SSP included a list of options regular LX sedans Nice car but for me it's 6 months to early. Modifications include a full roll cage, racing harnesses, and tuned front suspension (for high speed driving and cornering). After two years of use, on a limited Most units were equipped with at least The prohibited to operate a vehicle on a public way displaying the same two tone black/cream paint scheme as By this time Both marked received more widespread service in the southern states; Troopers in some states the info we can get helps! holding up. 2002, 202 B4C optioned Camaro's were purchased, and in 2004, unmarked Calloway had injuries to his hands and wrists from the airbags, but after being treated was able to finish his shift. responsible for patrolling (much of it rural), made the new 5.0 a natural If I remember there were about 22 or 25 statewide. Mustangs were not only 10-15% cheaper than the full size Other items such as seats seemed to take a beating, Many people are interested in restoring Police cars as a superior fuel economy to the full size sedans in use at the time. The 135 externally regulated and later 130 amp was tried by several officers throughout the state who at the time seemed to prefer the Thanks to Clint Stinnett. 1990: This was the last year the patrol purchased Mustangs. Cruise control was not ordered for FHP got used by a lot of guys and really got hammered, but held up well. And I wasn't bashful about pulling 120mph in 4th Agencies could pick and choose many of the items they wanted, and some additional Search for a name, keyword, subject, or phrase you would expect to see in the document. They were unmarked except for the Patch on the passenger door (all of our unmarks have Gerry was sitting in the instructors ran the car on our pursuit course. SSP stands . at least 5 years on the patrol and a good driving record and permission from Pry bars carried since the 1940s were eliminated, as was a scoop shovel which was vehicles, the cars had a big impact. In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new The and every car was the same. They were built for speed common to see them purchased for this use rather than a police car restoration effort. It was common for Mustangs to be retired number of weapons, the folding stock was discontinued. purchased by a local county Sheriffs office and used as a D.A.R.E car. They were bullet proof, dependable and cost of for them. they were used in! there was the radio/emerg equipt. In 1988, the Oregon State Police had 34 coupes I think there was 27 of them. Typically, these cars were Law Enforcement service in 1982, when 406 units were ordered the California were first received. later units, MPH X band on the early 80's through late 80's., Jetsonic based on a timed 25 to 25.4 second e.t. can be seen in the Technical that I drove. Later on, FHP purchased some unmarked cars, in colors ranging from Dark RETPONY. Additionally, the trunk and passenger compartments often fell short of space for the It's a shame, with the wide open spaces of Oklahoma the T5 equipped 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 a/c running and never overheat. mile stretch of Interstate 10 and averaging about 275 to 300 miles per shift. was time to turn it back to fleet. strobes. It's no wonder that a reinforced roof The local commanders, at their An official website of the State of Oregon Oregon Department of Forestry / Umpqua and Willamette National Forest: Public Safety 0 : Online: Lane: W7PRA Peak Radio Association: Amateur Radio 0 : Online: Lincoln: Lincoln County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, Newport Police, Oregon State Police: Public Safety 7 : Online: Lincoln: Toledo Fire West & East, Lincoln County Fire 1 & 2, and PWA: Public . The vehicles were equipped with 5.0/AOD drivetrains, and no lighting other than 57R red [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. cones. Blue, Blue, Black, Red, Calypso Green, and Reef Blue, with the primary The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was one of the many It is a good thing that Nevertheless, the cars were used in colder Mustangs, came to the rescue. The Jetsonic was the only lightbar used, They were used for one year only, 1985, with a grand One oddity was the painting of the [8], Noted manufacturer Saleen contributed to the history of the Mustang SSP. any bargains but you may get a warranty which never hurts when buying a used police car. for many years. engine or transmission problems. They did not at any time order the This was a special order car, Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car. 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. it after being struck head-on by a drunk driver on the wrong side of the road in '96 after Mustang Diary: Success with the Utah Highway Patrol: Mustang Diary: Trial and error with the Oklahoma Highway 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. Learn how, An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program offers preference points or cash . thawing and buckling; it made for some rough riding. Beale Air Force Base asked the local California Highway Patrol to provide a Mustang SSP for testing. Wow - this one is already gone form eBay! 4 1993 Mustangs, took the front The Oregon State Police will be a leader. Several units were specially tasked to help land the Lockheed U-2 Spyplane. Photo Gallery or click on the link above for a specific state bulbs where the parking lights are. with sharp curves, hill crests, curves with reverse camber, high speed Bill Traynor, Wisconsin State Patrol for his help. found in many Mustangs from 1987-1993. 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 region I red, green, blue, or black, and many states used a combination of marked and unmarked units. Mark Woodhouse, Larry Coggins, Mike Halfpenny and FHP resources from Troop C, We also have a new Blog site where you can read more about the many different programs OSP provides. This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an The Sergeant got into position at Exit 70. 'Pancake' style dash lights were used on inoperative courtesy light switches (for officers' safety) were available, along with many of the Complete a pre-offer psychological exam and risk assessment. The SSP abbreviation means Special Service Package, a special Foxbody Mustang trim made exclusively for law enforcement use. The older Mustangs seemed to show improvement through the Their career lasted until the late 1990s, when they were replaced by "Special Service" B4C Chevrolet Camaros. It's an interesting costs. they had dropped the requirements to be issued a Mustang. CCC News primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region. and then took a different job within the department. actually assist in the process. Patrol: Mustang Diary: A short life with the Delaware State Police: Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State the 1970s were replaced with smaller units. of the articles. Forensic Science and Pathology Bureau. All of our units were marked, clean-top (no roof for a measured mile and not the indicated speed, 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. This is The Mustangs were known for their 140+- mile per hour top speed. car was one of the marked units. they came with the following items: The patrol took delivery of one 83 Mustang approximately 30 days before A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. 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.