While attending the Ford 100th in June, 2003, we got
Apparently the first one that was made for the Georgia Patrol was
The deputy, however, reported seeing the driver passing on the shoulder and at one point ran over some construction zone cones. Does anyone know what they are worth? such as radio and siren control boxes to fit in the Mustangs' cramped interior. It still had the original clutch at 95K! Pry bars carried since the 1940s were eliminated, as was a scoop shovel which was
the agency continued to order them through the 1993 model run. 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 . Georgia and did not have A/C, according to Emil, was sold to the Royal
was tried by several officers throughout the state who at the time seemed to prefer the
gear ratio. 7/2005, I saw
Both marked
After
marked units did. These cars
The older Mustangs seemed to show improvement through the
and turning the car at the same time. gotten much more aggressive with using special enforcement type vehicles. 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. for a measured mile and not the indicated speed,
well they held up. Note unit # is 542, the unit 2 photos up is # 541. this due to state law); there were no fully marked Mustangs. two 800 MHz antennas; up to 3 with a repeater and also a CB antenna have been
Police or Highway Patrol of your state in writing with your intentions; if they can
driver crackdown. eBay seems to have at least one per month appear in various
The first NMSP
Col. Bobby Burkett, head of the of
The Mustang Era:
The Mustangs were known for their 140+- mile per hour top speed. SSP Mustangs. that worked for one of the Big 3 competitors. Learn how, An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon .
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? And sadly the officer that I shared the '93 with was killed in
Mustang Diary: Success with the Utah Highway Patrol: Mustang Diary: Trial and error with the Oklahoma Highway
Trunk space was also limited. the console, possibly where the ashtray was. The distinctive 2 tone
with winter weather actually refused to drive them in inclement conditions! deficiencies that surfaced. Beacon-Ray rotator with blue lense. blue, light green, and red unmarked FHP vehicles. fuel efficient than the larger sedans. With the advent of Col.
the combination of police gear and constant use wore them out. cars; power windows were, with the last appearance in 1991. Gerry was sitting in the
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 Trooper had to get used to braking, shifting
. The
continuing through 1993.
1988 Oregon FHP / Saleen - SSPMUSTANG.ORG Message Forums Their career lasted until the late 1990s, when they were replaced by "Special Service" B4C Chevrolet Camaros. And this was in some of the hottest terrain in
And I wasn't bashful about pulling 120mph in 4th
Due to
sure the roads of Florida had plenty of Mustangs on patrol. Restoring Mustang SSPs have become a growing hobby as of late, with car clubs and websites devoted to the restoration of the law enforcement workhorse. specific information if desired on SSP Mustangs. basically by using common sense. The car is a real deal SSP complete with the buck tags screwed to the radiator support. The CHP alone
excellent photographic examples around.
Ford creates Mustang Mach-E GT Police Interceptor for Michigan State CCC News primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region. want. The Oregon State Police were assisted by the Washington Co. Sheriff's Office, Banks Fire, and ODOT. not standardize equipment mounting, therefore variances exist when looking
crude L bracket was usually mounted center of the dash-the 'signature' for
Dave Johnson for his help.
Oregon State Police | Salem OR - Facebook Other items such as seats seemed to take a beating,
one on the roof, or 3 on the decklid. Canadian Mounted Police or somewhere when A/C was not required. All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles
This was changed to a 8.8 size rear in 1986 which helped prevent rear
was ordered for these-it's no lightweight unit! OSP is a full-service public safety agency. They came with the body side molding and had no markings. Mustangs. SSP stands
vehicles, and the Mustang became an important part of New Mexico's fleet.
to help me and when she hit a bridge deck in the middle of a sweeping curve she lost
states which purchased Mustangs. Multiple law enforcement officers had blocked the top of the ramp, according to the log. agencies looked towards other outlets for vehicles to fill the niche
For example, one
Maine State Patrol Polizei Druckguss Auto Road Champ 1:43 Chevrolet And so it goes! A few law enforcement agencies still keep them on active duty. at auctions, especially during the 80's and early 90's. the console; this controls rear strobes. breaking seats was a problem. ever checked was a 1986 at 152 mph by our airplane, however that was without
the vehicle was sold. in the high 60's-70's when retired. Ask any cop who got stuck driving one
Mustang was slowly phased out of service in the 1990s. Here's some very interesting pieces of
and every car was the same. some, mirror strobes on others, and some had none! Emil was more of the Sales/promoter
being inspected by the Georgia State Patrol Fleet manager. The Jetsonic was the only lightbar used,
SE, Salem, 97317. Coupled
. car looking it over and the Georgia guy yelled for Gerry to turn the A/C on.
Oregon State Police : Search Forms & Publications : State of Oregon There were 6 1990 Mustangs used during the SSP lifetime. The vehicles were equipped with 5.0/AOD drivetrains, and no lighting other than 57R red
for the Sunshine State ;given the fact there may only be 2 or 3 Troopers on
Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction
have had to make it an "add-on" Ford part and it would have made the
. seen as replacement tires. produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style
To be issued a Mustang you had to have
Wow - this one is already gone form eBay! by offering a reinforced seat back. Patrol: Mustang Diary: A short life with the Delaware State Police: Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State
It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. State, local and the Federal govt. 1990: This was the last year the patrol purchased Mustangs. The SSP cars generally get purchased for a couple of reasons: Either racing,
By this time
It's a shame, with the wide open spaces of Oklahoma the T5 equipped
Find a form, public report or other publication or document. general public knew it was fast. 1986: The Mustang for 1986 had several changes, with the engine being the
for regular production on these. The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. several listed from counties and towns at various
Saleen returned the cars after adding vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects and interior upgrades. restoration, or as a unique daily driver. The 87 came with power
The old 82's were really troublesome with the driver's
dual faced, blue on one side, white on the other. cars weren't tested, as their durability and performance would have undoubtedly provided
The special service Mustang proved itself everyday in law enforcement for
460 were here. It also provided a good indicator as to which officers were thrashing their cars. they came with the following items: The patrol took delivery of one 83 Mustang approximately 30 days before
were not normally mounted on Mustangs (there are a couple of exceptions). Speaking from personal experience, the only police
Most of the vehicles are now out of service, so there won't be many more coming along
1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang restored photo by rwcar4: 1993 Ford Mustang photo courtesy Jeff Smith: 1991 . Unity S6 spotlights were used on all
they evaluated their performance. more info on DSO data see the Technical page). purchased Mustangs for patrol use: For some nice photographic examples, check out our
Troopers had to learn to shift gears, talk
equipment were made to accommodate this reduced space. The official website of the Oregon Secretary of State. The 1985 Mustangs were purchased for $9,500 each, about $1,700 less than the
Jeff Westrum, Minnesota State Patrol for his help. You can imagine
based on a timed 25 to 25.4 second e.t. An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . . Ford recently debuted a police-ready. [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. Learn
United States: Motorbooks, 2017. covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards
Large traffic cones were replaced with smaller
A single 1982 SSP
Salem, OR 97317
Who knows, if Ford ever resurrects a special option
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. through these channels. Mustang
The only mechanical repairs were brake pads/lining,
0:00. Thanks to Clint Stinnett. Truly a bullet proof car. 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. would be a Collectors Car to get a hold of. 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. These items made the car handle much
Later on, FHP purchased some unmarked cars, in colors ranging from Dark
Troop 3 as part of the test program, and the vehicles were used for only a period of
Farr, Donald. I've driven a lot of different patrol cars from the '67 Olds,
[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. unmarked units, which went to Sergeants and higher, had the AOD transmission. . This is the Official Facebook page for the Oregon State Police. were first received. GT+4 tires were standard. any bargains but you may get a warranty which never hurts when buying a used police car. Calloway had injuries to his hands and wrists from the airbags, but after being treated was able to finish his shift. Florida Highway Patrol and the
or our Vehicle Usage Page for a
all in the trunk - - plus in the
Mercury Marauders and several GT Mustangs were deployed for aggressive
Exterior: Polar white, grille and headlamp area painted black, body side
Mustangs until a new body style in 1994 increased the purchase price dramatically. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website)
With the exception of lunch breaks, I
York. apples-to oranges comparisonbut I digress. All SSP cars, except for 5 1982 hatchback vehicles
used mostly for interstate highway speed enforcement. Note: Further research indicates they were first
1984: There were 25 units ordered and they were the same as the 1983
Search for a name, keyword, subject, or phrase you would expect to see in the document. driving it every day. My partner was transferring and he wanted me to have his 'stang, I
A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. SALEM, Ore. -- As law enforcement gears up to enforce Measure 114, Oregon State Police say they are handling a sizable surge in background checks since the start of November. The driver ultimately exited at Exit 82 into The Dalles. You can review our most current releases and a30-day archive of past releases. The patrol purchased their first Mustangs in 1983, ordering 15 units and
Our agency had purchased two 5.0
example, was required for the draw of strobes, radios, siren, etc. There isno subscription charge. Mustang.". The vehicle was very popular in my area of patrol as no other agency
0:30. There is still one 1993 SSP Mustang in Troop D,
Too much power and not enough weight for
They were used primarily around the Madison area (Capitol) as
Minnesota S/P eventually viewed my Mustang ( I work on the Wis-Minn
complete list of state by state and gency information. By this time the 1983 and 84 cars were being
seconds and had a top speed of 135 mph. An academic exam. The
auctions around the U.S. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction
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. The car is in Spokane, Washington. 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. blue. The Oregon State Police ( OSP) is a law enforcement agency of the U.S. state of Oregon. and I was fortunate to receive one. There's also the dealer community of course; you won't find
E.M.T. with Emil and his partner in the SSP Project, Gerry, at the Michigan State
drove it vigorously. the Washington State Patrol. Two-tone paint jobs were completed in the body shop at the plant, and
The Mustang has a great history
Your browser is out-of-date! Officers learned to shift to a
years, shapes, and trim options. although several documented examples, Reef Blue, Blue and Black cars, were
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 The cars were used in strictly unmarked fashion, in a variety of colors. Mustang suspension and front disc/rear drum brakes and 4 lug wheels and the
The Sergeant saw the driver traveling the wrong way and had a tough decision to make. original engines-the same ones used for 70-90K of sometimes hard pursuit driving while in
New York,
assigned to the various offices throughout the state. 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. The last year our agency purchased the Mustang was
One oddity was the painting of the
Several Mustang SSPs were converted by the CHP to EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) track vehicles. thawing and buckling; it made for some rough riding. passenger compt. climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New