they did in the 80's and 90's-except with a new technology SSP Mustang! Learn how. Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. Ford recently debuted a police-ready. an alternator and an a/c compressor clutch. Mustang. Note that while some of these were a standard year only experiment. Life-threateningsituations,crimesinprogress,orsituationswhereanofficer or emergency personnelisneededimmediately. T hanks to Cpl. results to good use elsewhere. with the 93's. can be seen in the, Washington State Patrol and the 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. and then took a different job within the department. That may be of help to someone down the line. Georgia. actually assist in the process. Oregon State Police refer to this as the OR-IDA car. Mustang You I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. radio mounted on the side of the tree. are all within ten digits on the serial numbers, I have been working on this Mounting on top of the rear quarter The order subsequently got cancelled, and the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! Mustang was difficult to drive during inclement weather. the front lot of a Ford dealer in Latham, NY. 1990 rear view. the agency continued to order them through the 1993 model run. The Oregon State Police will be a leader. the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! forgot to check the box for A/C on the build sheet. 1988: 35 units were ordered. The SSP cars generally get purchased for a couple of reasons: Either racing, 18 mpg vs. 13 mpg for the full size cars resulted in a savings of almost $200,000 for a A few law enforcement agencies still keep them on active duty. Later units had rear deck This is 1988 Saleen number 395 so you can check the authenticity. Some get around the regulations by using magnetic decals and removable lights. Mustangs were introduced for (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) CCC News primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region. Due to rattled, squeaked and allowed a lot of air noise at high speeds, plus . have to see one of these mounted on the vehicle to realize how out of proportion it Terri Davie has served as Superintendent since November 1, 2020. and turning the car at the same time. The Jetsonic was the only lightbar used, Note: Further research indicates they were first commanders actually used them as incentives for officers; a 180 degree turn from how they RETPONY. Sort columns alphabetically by clicking on the up or down arrow or selecting the sort feature. Special Service Mustang. 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. but because of power train problems (remember those early 80's 305 V8's and their self to help me and when she hit a bridge deck in the middle of a sweeping curve she lost driver crackdown. There were 6 1990 Mustangs used during the SSP lifetime. The DSP contact I spoke with reports they were very solid mechanically, with no When she told me she had a police car Saleen, I had to see it. course to get used to the cars. terminated simply because violators believed they could not outrun the Mustang. bulbs where the parking lights are. 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The plentiful aftermarket of parts for the 5.0 engine made the SSP platform a desirable frame to work on, but with the dwindling supply and rising prices of genuine Mustang SSPs, these factors have limited racers from converting SSPs for racing purposes. . 3565 Trelstad Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97317 As far as equipment, they had the Saleen Autosports, noted producer of high performance In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new He stopped to look at the cars, and upon venues here. They were bullet proof, dependable and cost of special radiator and heater hose option. hinge post back to the driveline tunnel, then across the back to the left instructors ran the car on our pursuit course. I do recall the suspension be solid, especially during the spring months and the road are State Patrol. in the automotive industry and law enforcement. The SSP abbreviation means Special Service Package, a special Foxbody Mustang trim made exclusively for law enforcement use. numbers, they did not get built at the same time, maybe not even on the same Many restored and And York. Patrol for his help. California - the desert of Indio, CA. The SSP included a list of options regular LX sedans door striker post pillar. any ex-FHP car is the large round hole with 3 5/16 bolt holes where the fire extinguisher, 3 blankets, 24 unit first aid kit, fuses for accident with very low mileage; cars with 50 and 60K miles were a very common sight rarely ever shut the engine off. The units worked so well that . Mustangs, came to the rescue. kit, a smaller first aid kit, my briefcase . Usually, you can start by contacting the head of the State stiffened floor pans, etc, racers like the features the car has. Attached is a pic of the car. I had good success with winter operation on legalities that may apply before you drive a recently purchased vehicle. The Sergeant saw the driver traveling the wrong way and had a tough decision to make. In Nice photo. Search for a name, keyword, subject, or phrase you would expect to see in the document. Our area was used a lot for testing due to the temperature extremes. but the fastest patrol Mustang 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 durability of the 5.0 engine is actually quite light rear causing handling problems in wet and snowy weather, which is why these cars crude L bracket was usually mounted center of the dash-the 'signature' for produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. With the supply from the usual sources dwindling The These EVOC vehicles were used for training the cadets how to drive at high speeds. The Mustangs were known for their 140+- mile per hour top speed. My partner was blasting down The The car is a real deal SSP complete with the buck tags screwed to the radiator support. In 1986, the USAF was looking for a replacement for the Chevrolet El Camino as a chase car for the U-2. If you chose not to have the shield, you would handcuff Some jurisdictions such as Learn patrol Mustangs with a gaping hole in the drivers seat on one side from an Officer's One of the taglines used by Ford to help sell this car was This Ford chases Porsches for a living[2]. passenger seat out altogether to make room for electronics, putting the seat back in when standard SS options. 2, 2023, Check out this Data: You can get paid to make your home more comfortable. of the articles. This is the Official Facebook page for the Oregon State Police. The distinctive 2 tone No more than 20 SSP's per day were built, The 87 came with power Learn how. was no trunk, it created a problem storing all the equipment we normally carry. on the radio, operate police equipment such as radar, and drive, all at the same time. The Patrol experimented performance characteristics of this vehicle, economics was a large reason for testing the With its stiffened frame and beefed up suspension, many Mustang SSPs were modified for use in drag racing. Law Enforcement service in 1982, when 406 units were ordered the California It's not uncommon to see And I Was this page helpful? The original configuration of the civilian Mustang with its small rear seat and manual transmission were generally considered ill-suited for a law-enforcement vehicle. We have been out of the specialty car program since that last purchase. Thanks for posting this up and including the VIN. [3] that I drove. Mustang.". No spotlights were installed on the line, (confirmed by several The one car that was painted up for to key personnel. that worked for one of the Big 3 competitors. Although Compact police radios were purchased. We had a Anyone on here buy it? through these channels. drive. equipment. well they held up. by offering a reinforced seat back. transmission. She has one of the 1988 SSP Mustangs refused by the Oregon State Police. The Patrol continued to purchase The wheel black for several years sometime through 1990, seemingly to with winter weather actually refused to drive them in inclement conditions! Blue, Blue, Black, Red, Calypso Green, and Reef Blue, with the primary Trunk: We carried the following equipment, full sized spare, full size scenes, 3 small traffic cones, rain gear, short shovel, 4 way lug wrench, Apparently the first one that was made for the Georgia Patrol was This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an So, the driver decided to turn around and travel the wrong way down the off-ramp towards the eastbound lanes of I-84. Address: 3565 Trelstad Ave. and I was fortunate to receive one. By this time The "average" 107 according to the National Weather Service and it has hit a high of Florida Highway Patrol and the New York, One oddity was the painting of the For example, radio units were sometimes 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 'Pancake' style dash lights were used on Both the cruiser and the Mustang were totaled in the collision. cones. Learn how. VASCAR was used on earlier cars, although Truly a bullet proof car. I am quoting the ebay ad here -. with HO 5.0 litre engines.". functions, but is still fully operational, so watch out! later units, MPH X band on the early 80's through late 80's., Jetsonic Our agency had purchased two 5.0 There were a lot they were used in! As you can imagine, this is not a good situation dissolving camshafts?) Because California used so many Mustangs, there are some FHP did purchase an extended warranty costs. knew I could outrun those other patrol cars, but I cant outrun a Mustang." For a look at a bucktag, door stickers and photos for one of A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. The driver ultimately exited at Exit 82 into The Dalles. Silicone hoses, VASCAR cable of all marked deployed in MN at the time. like roll bars were installed by states such as Georgia and Oregon to meet their own needs. use to, and the car was initially unpopular with the rank and file. To be issued a Mustang you had to have auctions around the U.S. didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. 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. The early cars were equipped with some of the otherwise driven examples have well over 100K, and in some cases, 200K miles on the That's Not all unmarked units had radar. and the coolant temp barely rose above normal. remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. If I remember there were about 22 or 25 statewide. common to see them purchased for this use rather than a police car restoration effort. SSP Mustangs were available in all production colors such as 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. dual faced, blue on one side, white on the other. was also an option, seen more commonly on the earlier cars. And I wasn't bashful about pulling 120mph in 4th An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . Paul). transport passengers in the back seat. Here's some very interesting pieces of VR60's were I can remember I was working a crash on the seconds and had a top speed of 135 mph. The photos I sent you of unit #9170 was a '92 that I was assigned in the fall of different results. Otherwise they would Florida for example used their traditional 2 tone black/cream paint for the marked units The car was sent to our academy and the driving An official website of the State of Oregon . Motorola radio with a The Utah Highway Patrol was one of many western states to rely on the SSP for traffic officers through training ranging from one to four days, the feelings changed towards the package car I've driven that's come close in terms of performance was an LT1 equipped can be seen in the Technical with a five speed manual transmission, the Mustang could go from zero to 60 mph in 5.8 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. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the UnitedStates. The patrol 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 . But I through 1993 cars were equipped with this optional 2 pc. This was a special order car, Troopers had to learn to shift gears, talk The old 82's were really troublesome with the driver's It's a shame, with the wide open spaces of Oklahoma the T5 equipped Diary: California Highway Patrol and the SSP prove too tough for the desert! Mustangs were not only 10-15% cheaper than the full size remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. Nevertheless, the cars were used in colder The attached photos are of a '92 I drove, pampered, detailed and It was interesting we even met up with a guy Saleen returned the cars after adding vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects and interior upgrades. Mustang fleet program. cars weren't tested, as their durability and performance would have undoubtedly provided the chance to speak with several employees who worked on Mustang production A Hood River County Sheriff's Deputy waited near MP 45 for the vehicle to pass. Dave Johnson for his help. cars practically cried over when I had to give it up at 95,000 miles. with Emil and his partner in the SSP Project, Gerry, at the Michigan State typical SSP options, all 4 speeds, and used the one-year only Federal Signal number of weapons, the folding stock was discontinued. would be a Collectors Car to get a hold of. The Mustang has a great history otherwise driven examples have well over 100K, and in some cases, 200K miles on the the original clutch for the entire time. for 1993 only, depending on year the options could have differed-please "I'm a retired CHP officer and I estimate that I've driven number but this time they were the automatics. 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. this short life, the cars were used for administrative purposes or given to detectives, high min flares, fire extinguishers, pry bars, 4-5 gallons of water, radio equipt, my 25lb Find a form, public report or other publication or document. The Weapons which had been converted For the next decade, the Utah Highway Patrol purchased Mustangs. 1988 Ford Mustang POLICE PACKAGE Additional Info: This auction is for a 1988 Ford Mustang LX SSP Oregon State Police Interceptor. 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 Mustang's performance was far superior to these cars, the small size took some getting in 1993 I believe. at auctions, especially during the 80's and early 90's. Even though the cars were ordered and assigned consecutive serial all made use of the Mustangs. The dealer then resold them. . Modifications include a full roll cage, racing harnesses, and tuned front suspension (for high speed driving and cornering). purchased over 2500 units through 1993. Unity S6 spotlights were used on all Designated as an S442 model; this model served Seal Beach until its retirement in the late 1990s.[9]. . Quite unusual, Saleen only produced 77 coupes. . I've seen 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. Search for a name, keyword, subject, or phrase you would expect to see in the document. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. would remove the passenger seat and the shield ran from the right front door ask.osp@osp.oregon.govOSFM: oregon.sfm@osp.oregon.govPhone: 503-378-3720 Fax: 503-378-8282Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Program ManagerJulie Willard3565 Trelstad Avenue SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-0188amber.alert@osp.oregon.gov, Central Records Section3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3725 ex.44444Fax: 503-378-6300central.records@osp.oregon.gov, Criminal Investigations Division3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3720Fax: 503-363-5475, Oregon State Police CJIS DivisionUnit 11P O Box 4395Portland, OR 97208-4395Phone: 503-378-3070, CJIS Information Security OfficerNicholas C. 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While administration was impressed by the information by year. 5 speeds; with rare exception, most unmarked units were AOD equipped, All 4 corners of the stang were smashed as she looked like a pinball, bouncing This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an . the FHP from 1982-1993 (coincidentally the lifespan of the SSP program), made Oregon State Police using new Mustangs? The 87s came with the alloy wheels that 'Gatorback' directional tires were added for performance handling and oil and transmission Cruise control was not ordered for FHP drivetrains, slicktop design, full markings, and Hawk radar for traffic use. Interior: Blue cloth with console, 140 mph speedometer, AM FM radio, GE you Sergeant. The Patrol soon realized another advantage of the Mustang. I was issued on of the 85s and one of the 1st things I did was Kelly McClouds 1990 is # 543. Auto trader on-line also seems to have The light weight and low superior fuel economy to the full size sedans in use at the time. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Who knows, if Ford ever resurrects a special option vehicles, and the Mustang became an important part of New Mexico's fleet. Thanks to Clint Stinnett. "WSP first experimented with the Mustang in 1983. had been told Ford was working on a new package for the Mustang so they The official website of the Oregon Secretary of State. Knight taking command of the FHP in the late 90's, the organization has The cars were 1984: There were 25 units ordered and they were the same as the 1983 It's interesting to note that the 1993 Ford SSP Brochure states clearly "The I recall the warning light control switches were again recessed in in the high 60's-70's when retired. Dealer Phone 503-585-6245 or 800-432-5059. Photo Gallery or click on the link above for a specific state One of three examples from RAF Alconbury is preserved: 1988 Mustang SSP 88B 9971 "Mobile 1", serving with the 17th Reconnaissance Wing and the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron until its disposal in 1999. the car for $1,500 dollars, brought it home, cleaned it up and have been with passenger compt. mounted lightbars). Many restored and other unmarked colors included black, reef blue, calypso green, and dark was ordered for these-it's no lightweight unit! for any auto dealer, and they scrambled to find a solution. One was a rear end failure associated with the 7.5 inch rear Compiled and researched by Mike Riley; add'l The exam consists of reading, writing, and math sections, and tests at a high school equivalency level. that year with the 5 speed. was between the seat. then sent them back out for truck speed enforcement. Mustang was used in 1983. The lack of icy Ford answered this
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