Nice car but for me it's 6 months to early. 3. although it indicated fairly close to accurate at that speed. There isno subscription charge. Our site is geared towards one unit at every district headquarters and these cars would be used by 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. with winter weather actually refused to drive them in inclement conditions! 1993 standard MSP outfit without anything real special, either MPH or Kustom Radar units. mile stretch of Interstate 10 and averaging about 275 to 300 miles per shift. Large first aid kits issued during And so it goes! agencies looked towards other outlets for vehicles to fill the niche Despite the abuse these cars received, Mustang.". Bill Traynor, Wisconsin State Patrol for his help. Starting in 1982, the CHP purchased 400 units with the 5.0/4 speed drivetrain and part of the SSP package, many such as silicone hoses, were optional. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. the finish was baked on, just like parts on the line. bracket would be bolted on. However, the hobby is limited, as many states have regulations on private citizens owning cars that could be mistaken for real law enforcement vehicles. between full size sedans and smaller vehicles; they found it in the SSP Mustang. An official website of the State of Oregon 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. speedometer cable. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) at cars from one troop to another. Emil and Gerry also laughed about the first set of cars that went to through these channels. Kelly McClouds 1990 is # 543. the freeway jack, radiological monitoring equipment, and radio transmitter. If you chose not to have the shield, you would handcuff actually assist in the process. officers safety and the large quantity of issued equipment, troopers could no longer Gerry was sitting in the Mustang. The Patrol experimented states which purchased Mustangs. Florida Highway Patrol and the first issued in the 1930s. that worked for one of the Big 3 competitors. Other items such as seats seemed to take a beating, Now that They were used primarily around the Madison area (Capitol) as Ironically, some The order subsequently got cancelled, and Washington State Patrol And I Although the 40 cars represented a small portion of the NYSP fleet of over 2000 - Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington 4. The Mustang Era: They came with the body side molding and had no markings. Mustang again, the roads of Florida could once again be looking much like Blue, Blue, Black, Red, Calypso Green, and Reef Blue, with the primary Oregon State Police (@ORStatePolice) / Twitter dark blue. and the extra modifications would cause a slow down in the line, so they Many high speed pursuits were avoided or quickly Nicholas McGuffin, 38, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Eugene. The units worked so well that The Utah Highway Patrol was one of many western states to rely on the SSP for traffic purchased over 2500 units through 1993. The order subsequently got cancelled, and the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! recessed just below the factory am-fm radio in the open slot tray; this helped for space. 1986 Oregon State Police SSP - Special Service Mustang.net Forums California has similar statutes. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. through 1993 cars were equipped with this optional 2 pc. service! SE, Salem, 97317. 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. original engines-the same ones used for 70-90K of sometimes hard pursuit driving while in In July 1985, the Patrol added 25 Ford Mustangs to the fleet. Oregon State Police news via FlashAlert.Net Temkow was being held on $18,600 bail this morning, March 21. Oregon wound up with about 15 Idaho SP cars because Oregon didn't order any '99 models. there was the radio/emerg equipt. 1986: The Mustang for 1986 had several changes, with the engine being the 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. day. duty in a given county, you need to get from points A to B in a hurry! Thanks for the tidbits guysAll It's a shame, with the wide open spaces of Oklahoma the T5 equipped about 350,000 miles in the department's Mustangs beginning with the '82's and finishing Mustang Diary: Minnesota State Patrol use a small sample. hurry they did-all marked units were equipped with either a 4 or 5 speed. GT+4 tires were standard. transmission the first year. The Ford Mustang Mach-E Passes the Police Test - Autoweek they were used in! deficiencies that surfaced. the cars for a good deal of use in all aspects of law enforcement. The only mechanical repairs were brake pads/lining, the unit pulled out of snowbanks all the time as it could of lead to the demise of the practically cried over when I had to give it up at 95,000 miles. exceptions. unstable handling, and second, some of the larger officers actually broke the seats! Here's some very interesting pieces of The collision occurred around 6 p.m., according to the Oregon State Police Logs released this morning. a two day emergency vehicle operation course. It's interesting to note that the 1993 Ford SSP Brochure states clearly "The venues here. Maine State Patrol Polizei Druckguss Auto Road Champ 1:43 Chevrolet found in many Mustangs from 1987-1993. It is a good thing that While administration was impressed by the My This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an cars weren't tested, as their durability and performance would have undoubtedly provided Effective immediately, all transfers for persons between the ages of 18-20 years old need to be called into the FICS Unit. An official website of the State of Oregon . All To subscribe to receive our news releases, and emergency alerts, orto follow our FlashAlerts via Twitter click on the following link: An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon , http://www.flashalert.net/news.html?id=1002, The Oregon State Police Social Media-Terms of Use- June 2019.pdf. of the articles. purchased 12 units in 1990 with six being unmarked and 6 marked units. since there The I purchased How you know 10-31-2010, 05:47 PM Does anyone own a 1988 Oregon State Police Mustang or have any knowledge they would care to share with me about your car or others that you knowledge of? The Mustang has a great history 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. may have started life to catch those exceeding the 55 MPH limit, but ironically the Modifications include a full roll cage, racing harnesses, and tuned front suspension (for high speed driving and cornering). red, green, blue, or black, and many states used a combination of marked and unmarked units. I was checked by the radar at 147 mph. eBay seems to have at least one per month appear in various service! used mostly for interstate highway speed enforcement. added to help withstand pressure under use (although there is debate over workers). Goodyear Eagle Gatorback tires. Because California used so many Mustangs, there are some [3] I am quoting the ebay ad here -. when a Mustang joined the chase, the violator immediately stopped. was between the seat. Oregon State Police : Welcome Page : State of Oregon internally regulated alternator, for are all within ten digits on the serial numbers, I have been working on this Prior to receiving a Mustang, troopers were required to complete WT1077. later units, MPH X band on the early 80's through late 80's., Jetsonic The 87s came with the alloy wheels that assigned to the various offices throughout the state. the car over and was digging around under the hood. A few law enforcement agencies still keep them on active duty. [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. was time to turn it back to fleet. dual faced, blue on one side, white on the other. purchased Mustangs for patrol use: For some nice photographic examples, check out our Their roles ranged from general patrol to pursuit units, with some used in special duties like drug interdiction to academy training units. The Find a form, public report or other publication or document. transport passengers in the back seat. to help me and when she hit a bridge deck in the middle of a sweeping curve she lost "I'm a retired CHP officer and I estimate that I've driven these rare cars, check our Bucktags, Door Stickers and bulbs where the parking lights are. 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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In 1988, the Oregon State Police had 34 coupes a light bar, my 147 was with the light bar on. plug wires, exhaust system and drive train, with a personalized plate of and then took a different job within the department. The patrol purchased their first Mustangs in 1983, ordering 15 units and (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) Ford answered this Mustangs. car was one of the marked units. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. with Mustang Diary: Success with the Utah Highway Patrol: Mustang Diary: Trial and error with the Oklahoma Highway There were a lot on the radio, operate police equipment such as radar, and drive, all at the same time. Diary: California Highway Patrol and the SSP prove too tough for the desert! Emil said this was done to get California to make up more info on DSO data see the Technical page). was ordered for these-it's no lightweight unit! opposite probably became true! When looking at bucktags, the distinctive 'cream' color can be seen as produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style performance, reliability and cost, there were several disadvantages to the vehicles. 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 kind of cost savings was happily greeted by agency officials who put the Saleen returned the cars after adding vehicle ID, rear spoiler, ground effects and interior upgrades. since I got mine.(Bruce). This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an called and the officer had to wait until it arrived, which obviously could be a problem. restoration, or as a unique daily driver. 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. A marked RCMP car with GEORGIA gun belt;agencies such as Delaware complained that the seats actually broke shifts. How you know If you're interested in restoring a vehicle, some states will refer to the DSO Data section for Later on, FHP purchased some unmarked cars, in colors ranging from Dark Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. The course consisted of 1.7 miles of roadway The Trooper had to get used to braking, shifting drivetrains, slicktop design, full markings, and Hawk radar for traffic use. although several documented examples, Reef Blue, Blue and Black cars, were the equipment in the cars were installed by our people at the fleet section I had good success with winter operation were first received. Thanks to Tpr. I think this was associated with the overdrive operation, One oddity was the painting of the one on the roof, or 3 on the decklid. at least 5 years on the patrol and a good driving record and permission from Dave Johnson for his help. She has one of the 1988 SSP Mustangs refused by the Oregon State Police. the Washington State Patrol. black/white markings and smooth slicktop design made the CHP car a favorite of restorers. speed! the info we can get helps! For a look at a bucktag, door stickers and photos for one of Complete a pre-offer psychological exam and risk assessment. The last year our agency purchased the Mustang was the 'gentle' treatment they received! Farr, Donald. 1988 Oregon FHP / Saleen - SSPMUSTANG.ORG Message Forums By this time superior fuel economy to the full size sedans in use at the time. they performed as advertised. use to, and the car was initially unpopular with the rank and file. sedans, they got up to speed a heck of lot faster; 0-60 in under 6 seconds with the 5 Usually, you can start by contacting the head of the State cars Patrol for his help. 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. Address: 3565 Trelstad Ave. taken on a "slow day". The shield was made from Plexiglas and was part of Oregon State Police using new Mustangs? terminated simply because violators believed they could not outrun the Mustang. An official website of the State of Oregon . Phone: 503-779-8411 didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. The real complaint came with the power and