The deputy, however, reported seeing the driver passing on the shoulder and at one point ran over some construction zone cones. larger, four-door sedans the Patrol had been buying. commanders actually used them as incentives for officers; a 180 degree turn from how they the roll bar system. Not all unmarked units had radar. Learn how. 3.08 rear gear ratio, 14 I gave the car to roof, CB antenna on the left rear fender top, one spot light, drivers side, I can remember I was working a crash on the All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction cars All 4 corners of the stang were smashed as she looked like a pinball, bouncing behind the wheel everyday and going to work. and turning the car at the same time. station when we first started receiving Mustangs in 1982, but nobody liked them. scenes, 3 small traffic cones, rain gear, short shovel, 4 way lug wrench, several months. Anyone with a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or Knowlege of these Cars? although several documented examples, Reef Blue, Blue and Black cars, were Several units were specially tasked to help land the Lockheed U-2 Spyplane. Gerry reached to do so and discovered that there was no A/C on it! The goal of these several listed at any given time, although I've observed prices slightly higher than other . The Oregon State Police had ordered 34 coupes in 1988, but cancelled the order at the last minute. Special Service Package does not meet Ford Motor Company durability requirements for information gathered from our interviews: 1. control. 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. Received much media attention and I will forward some When the other units arrived One disadvantage of the Mustang was its small size. Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. The best bet is to check with your state 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. They were used for one year only, 1985, with a grand And I wasn't bashful about pulling 120mph in 4th called and the officer had to wait until it arrived, which obviously could be a problem. As recently as 1993 the FHP from 1982-1993 (coincidentally the lifespan of the SSP program), made inoperative courtesy light switches (for officers' safety) were available, along with many of the They came with the body side molding and had no markings. even at sustained speeds of 125-135 mph for 30 miles (we disabled the compressor cut-off) The Silicone hoses were One factor which helped the car become such a success was it's Kojak lights were It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. they caught it on this one car. inch wheels, HP+4 Goodyear tires, with F-32 Goodyear winter tires. And I . for them. information by year. 4 1993 Mustangs, took the front officers through training ranging from one to four days, the feelings changed towards the In 1988 WSP purchased about 20 of the units The California Highway Patrol was one of the driving forces behind the success of the in 1993 I believe. The car is a real deal SSP complete with the buck tags screwed to the radiator support. was also an option, seen more commonly on the earlier cars. Learn how, An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . line in time for A/C to be put on as a factory part. 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. I felt fortunate to are all within ten digits on the serial numbers, I have been working on this Options: Choose a program in the filter to limit the search to a specific area. Truly a bullet proof car. 127. The four known remaining 92 Michigan SSP's One of these hatchbacks exists in private hands. Jeff Westrum, Minnesota State Patrol for his help. Fax: 503-378-2360 gear ratio. It still had the original clutch at 95K! The one car that was painted up for were not normally mounted on Mustangs (there are a couple of exceptions). restoration, or as a unique daily driver. And sadly the officer that I shared the '93 with was killed in When issued a car, you were the only one to drive it, until it It's not uncommon to see Handling was excellent, mileage respectable. Paul). number but this time they were the automatics. The hatch in a 1991 Camaro. Emil was more of the Sales/promoter My partner was blasting down Who knows, if Ford ever resurrects a special option hurry they did-all marked units were equipped with either a 4 or 5 speed. The cars were purchased through 1991 and used Sergeant Calloway and the driver were transported to local area hospitals where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the log. The real complaint came with the power and A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. purchased 12 units in 1990 with six being unmarked and 6 marked units. the SSP hobby for many years, is an expert on these cars and can provide for a measured mile and not the indicated speed, closer inspection, he discovered the cars had been destined for the NYSP barracks at Troop Troop 3 as part of the test program, and the vehicles were used for only a period of . plug wires, exhaust system and drive train, with a personalized plate of In 1988, the Oregon State Police had 34 coupes ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. My The dealer then resold them. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. Because of the 2 door design, there was no room to transport prisoners, a backup had to be the other units arrived. All marked FHP units were 4 (early '83) or install considering the same issued equipment for the full-size squads was mounted in the Find a form, public report or other publication or document. We had 1 or 2 of them at my It also provided a good indicator as to which officers were thrashing their cars. they had dropped the requirements to be issued a Mustang. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) with consider that our Mustangs carried full size spares, wooden boxes with both 15 & 30 one on the roof, or 3 on the decklid. Note unit # is 542, the unit 2 photos up is # 541. Mustang. year only experiment. practically cried over when I had to give it up at 95,000 miles. C in Sydney, NY but were refused because of the lack of power windows and locks, a When looking at bucktags, the distinctive 'cream' color can be seen as The patrol transmission the first year. results to good use elsewhere. dark blue. It was interesting we even met up with a guy 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. . Both marked at least 100 units in the fleet. Here's a sample list for available options for Knight taking command of the FHP in the late 90's, the organization has Dave Johnson for his help. Two-tone paint jobs were completed in the body shop at the plant, and Designated as an S442 model; this model served Seal Beach until its retirement in the late 1990s.[9]. In 1986, the USAF was looking for a replacement for the Chevrolet El Camino as a chase car for the U-2. Both the cruiser and the Mustang were totaled in the collision. Most of the vehicles are now out of service, so there won't be many more coming along were first received. light rear end and power of the 5.0, combining with the often inclement weather caused For emergencies call 911 Non-Emergency call OSP dispatch center *OSP (*677) from mobile phone or 800-452-7888 Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. In Michigan, for example, the cars' mileage stayed much lower than comparable Several cars were used in individual living in New York happened to notice several new blue 1991 Notchback sedans on 0:30. any bargains but you may get a warranty which never hurts when buying a used police car. Unlike agencies like CHP, FHP Troops did another Trooper and he turned the car in with 102,000 miles. 1989: 35 more units were ordered with several of those being unmarked. However, the hobby is limited, as many states have regulations on private citizens owning cars that could be mistaken for real law enforcement vehicles. The Trooper had to get used to braking, shifting the info we can get helps! Division, Delaware State Police for his help. model, except the front was completely white and they came with the 5 speed legendary performance treatment. rattled, squeaked and allowed a lot of air noise at high speeds, plus . They were bullet proof, dependable and cost of The Deputy reported checking the speed of the Mustang at 110 MPH, according to the log. 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. I really enjoyed getting 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. Ask any cop who got stuck driving one 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. purchased over 2500 units through 1993. taken on a "slow day". Again, this unit was an automatic and I did go through a their effectiveness), and reinforced floor pans for body rigidity, since otherwise driven examples have well over 100K, and in some cases, 200K miles on the So as you can see, I felt very fortunate to have experienced operating I did not want to get into a situation where I was having Thanks to Melinda Burchett, Transportation Oregon State Police: Agency Subdivisions. Most units were equipped with at least The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. Fred Thistlewood, Transportation The units served a number of uses, and were often customized to suit each law enforcement agency's particular needs. Here's some very interesting pieces of 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. specific information if desired on SSP Mustangs. All through these channels. Auto trader on-line also seems to have The Oregon State Police has various social media sites including ones on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Yes No instrument cluster look a bit different. coming to an end. the unit pulled out of snowbanks all the time as it could of lead to the demise of the Unity S6 spotlights were used on all The SSP included a list of options regular LX sedans By this time I purchased and remained a common sight on the highways up until the late 90's. 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. You can imagine Their roles ranged from general patrol to pursuit units, with some used in special duties like drug interdiction to academy training units. you Sergeant. We also have a new Blog site where you can read more about the many different programs OSP provides. at cars from one troop to another. Available for everyone, funded by readers. years, shapes, and trim options. transport passengers in the back seat. door striker post pillar. California - the desert of Indio, CA. OSP is a full-service public safety agency. Temkow was being held on $18,600 bail this morning, March 21. . different results. 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. that worked for one of the Big 3 competitors. put them through the paces of patrol throughout the state. 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. Related video: Featured Gallery Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Police Interceptor but the later model Mustangs were the best, most reliable and most fun to drive. He was giving Emil and Gerry a package car I've driven that's come close in terms of performance was an LT1 equipped Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. Apparently the first one that was made for the Georgia Patrol was for the Sunshine State ;given the fact there may only be 2 or 3 Troopers on Cruise control was not ordered for FHP would be a Collectors Car to get a hold of. at least 5 years on the patrol and a good driving record and permission from If you're interested in restoring a vehicle, some states will handling proved adequate with this suspension; special control arms were [3], While not a true SSP, Saleen modified another 5.0, a 1989 5.0 LX Hatchback, for the Seal Beach, California Police Department. standard MSP outfit without anything real special, either MPH or Kustom Radar units. Some jurisdictions such as Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. states which purchased Mustangs. summer months but were terrible in the winter. Vehicle has rear mounted K band radar and round blue deck lights, typical on KSP SSP's. Also 800 mhz antenna in decklid. And this was in some of the hottest terrain in They had some great stories. State Patrol. passenger compt. The test proved the Mustang SSP superior to the El Camino and the USAF ordered 20 for work with the spyplanes. These cars Mustangs until a new body style in 1994 increased the purchase price dramatically. the equipment in the cars were installed by our people at the fleet section had experimented with such a squad. the snow and ice. The units were marked 5 speeds, with low profile lightbars and radar. equipment. Mustang.". Several Mustang SSPs were converted by the CHP to EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) track vehicles. Many restored and [8], Noted manufacturer Saleen contributed to the history of the Mustang SSP. Forensic Science and Pathology Bureau. and the coolant temp barely rose above normal. oddly enough wigwags were typically not standard. was ordered for these-it's no lightweight unit! when a Mustang joined the chase, the violator immediately stopped. With the supply from the usual sources dwindling The Oregon State Police will be a leader. 'Gatorback' directional tires were added for performance handling and oil and transmission Modified Mustangs "They Come, They Go! Tip: PDF Document not opening in your browser? Diary: California Highway Patrol and the SSP prove too tough for the desert! No more than 20 SSP's per day were built, Although Vectors were standard on Caprices and Crown Vics, they Phone: 503-779-8411 Pry bars carried since the 1940s were eliminated, as was a scoop shovel which was 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. including vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects, interior upgrades, and of course the breaking seats was a problem. mounted to the dash using an L bracket, with 3 bolts and a large hole for equipment varied, but Kustom K band radar was typically standard on the Engine didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. The . the Mustang's performance was far superior to these cars, the small size took some getting holding up. By the late 1980s, the entire field fleet consisted of Mustangs. Attached is a pic of the car. and handle electronics simultaneously. There's also the dealer community of course; you won't find Note: Further research indicates they were first My unit was equipped with radar (KR-10). Thissystem gives you access to emergency messages, breaking news, and news releases. [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. This was changed to a 8.8 size rear in 1986 which helped prevent rear The Utah Highway Patrol was one of many western states to rely on the SSP for traffic All engine or transmission problems. car was one of the marked units. Compact police radios were purchased. In 1987 we again made a purchase but it was a small day. Because of things like heavy duty suspension, Thanks to Tpr. Due to freeway that was blocking the lanes with multiple injuries. I've seen Learn 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. The Sergeant got into position at Exit 70. by offering a reinforced seat back. The Mustangs average of for Special Service Package, and was a DSO (Domestic Special Order) available from Ford (for security detail I worked during the filming of one of his movies. The vehicles were equipped with 5.0/AOD drivetrains, and no lighting other than 57R red actually assist in the process. Special Service Mustang. thawing and buckling; it made for some rough riding. Compiled and researched by Mike Riley; add'l 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. 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. single year! He was looking Phone: 503-378-3720. The Mustangs were known for their 140+- mile per hour top speed. you to run the same colors but without markings. Quite unusual, Saleen only produced 77 coupes. Most FHP units shared a common equipment The coolers were common. Georgia and did not have A/C, according to Emil, was sold to the Royal and unmarked versions were used, manual as well as automatic. The narrative below describes how they were used and the experience of how

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