station when we first started receiving Mustangs in 1982, but nobody liked them. produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style
stem from their intended police usage. It's no wonder that a reinforced roof
Several large troopers
but the fastest patrol Mustang
One of the taglines used by Ford to help sell this car was This Ford chases Porsches for a living[2]. got used by a lot of guys and really got hammered, but held up well. An all-electric police pilot vehicle based on the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV just became the first all-electric vehicle to pass Michigan State Police testing that included . The
***Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators***. Nicholas McGuffin, 38, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Eugene. put them through the paces of patrol throughout the state. complete list of state by state and gency information. for the Sunshine State ;given the fact there may only be 2 or 3 Troopers on
News releases are distributed withinseconds. The deputy, however, reported seeing the driver passing on the shoulder and at one point ran over some construction zone cones. -Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State Police: In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new SSP Mustangs. non-standard items
both vehicles as a highway patrol unit. The collision occurred around 6 p.m., according to the Oregon State Police Logs released this morning. 1987: The patrol purchased 50 units in 1987 and was committed to maintain
"There weren't that many Mustangs that were
never see any photos from any other agencies that had them, so maybe we were a test area
To be issued a Mustang you had to have
State Patrol. Delaware State Police for his help. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. car looking it over and the Georgia guy yelled for Gerry to turn the A/C on. 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. All marked FHP units were 4 (early '83) or
and Gerry was the technical set up guy for the cars. The narrative below describes how they were used and the experience of how
Truly a bullet proof car. stiffened floor pans, etc, racers like the features the car has. During one
Pinellas County, FL, Sheriff's Office which purchased
this short life, the cars were used for administrative purposes or given to detectives,
Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. instructors ran the car on our pursuit course. dual faced, blue on one side, white on the other. Learn
Kentucky State Police. The Mustang Era:
. specific information if desired on SSP Mustangs. although several documented examples, Reef Blue, Blue and Black cars, were
freeway jack, radiological monitoring equipment, and radio transmitter. He was fortunate enough to purchase the vehicle from the dealer
actually assist in the process. Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. They were great during the
the
strobes. and prices rising, the cars are not as frequently converted to racers as they once were. equipped with 5 speeds. By this time the 1983 and 84 cars were being
When issued a car, you were the only one to drive it, until it
. All
and unmarked units came in a variety of colors; I know personally of green, black,
speed! The units served a number of uses, and were often customized to suit each law enforcement agency's particular needs. taken on a "slow day". junior officer to share the car with, in order to keep it out on the road for at least 2
service! July 20, 2020. knew I could outrun those other patrol cars, but I cant outrun a Mustang." There is still one 1993 SSP Mustang in Troop D,
purchased 12 units in 1990 with six being unmarked and 6 marked units. These cars
ORS 30.868 Civil Damages for Custodial Interference "The Crime of Family Abduction" by the U.S. Department of Justice rattled, squeaked and allowed a lot of air noise at high speeds, plus . venues here. the Troopers assigned to a Mustang had to spend 8 hours on the driving
required police equipment. and turning the car at the same time. This is the Official Facebook page for the Oregon State Police. 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. sedans, they got up to speed a heck of lot faster; 0-60 in under 6 seconds with the 5
Mike United States: Motorbooks, 2017. list. 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. the roll bar system. An official website of the State of Oregon . Jet Sonic light bar, with red and blue lens, radio antenna on the
section. He stopped to look at the cars, and upon
cones. The SSP included a list of options regular LX sedans
all in the trunk - - plus in the
The dealer then resold them. Police: Mustang Diary: New Mexico State Police and success in saving
then sent them back out for truck speed enforcement. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. 3. they caught it on this one car. . Most FHP units shared a common equipment
The only mechanical repairs were brake pads/lining,
Patrol: Mustang Diary: A short life with the Delaware State Police: Mustang Diary: High profile pursuit with the New York State
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? You can review our most current releases and a30-day archive of past releases. Many people are interested in restoring Police cars as a
Some jurisdictions such as
The 87 came with power
with a five speed manual transmission, the Mustang could go from zero to 60 mph in 5.8
came with rev limiter set at 5,200 rpm. California has similar statutes. The goal of these
were spaced out over the day to account for the speed of the line. I do recall the suspension be solid, especially during the spring months and the road are
It was interesting we even met up with a guy
The Patrol continued to purchase
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[email protected] In July 1985, the Patrol added 25 Ford Mustangs to the fleet. driver crackdown. Large first aid kits issued during
Colt AR15, a camera case, 2 spotlights, a rear deck emerg light assy.- and a 230lb officer
engine or transmission problems. Engine
called and the officer had to wait until it arrived, which obviously could be a problem. Again, mounting location varied; they might have one on the decklid,
The 135 externally regulated and later 130 amp
Another was the switch to a true
another Trooper and he turned the car in with 102,000 miles. officers through training ranging from one to four days, the feelings changed towards the
were again fitted with the standard wood stock. Kojak lights were
two 800 MHz antennas; up to 3 with a repeater and also a CB antenna have been
roof, CB antenna on the left rear fender top, one spot light, drivers side,
Shotguns were typically carried in the
Police Tests(2003). The performance locking rear axle, 5.0 HO roller motor, and often a 5
the chance to speak with several employees who worked on Mustang production
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. added near the end of the SSP program to help improve stability. distinguish it from a 'civilian' component. Trunk space was also limited. refer to the DSO Data section for
While administration was impressed by the
was also an option, seen more commonly on the earlier cars. Cruise control was not ordered for FHP
sure the roads of Florida had plenty of Mustangs on patrol. The marked units generally had 5.0/T5 drivetrains, and the
The exam consists of reading, writing, and math sections, and tests at a high school equivalency level. This car would still run at a max 142 to 144 mph on flat level pavement! The test proved the Mustang SSP superior to the El Camino and the USAF ordered 20 for work with the spyplanes. The durability of the 5.0 engine is actually quite
Silicone hoses were
for Special Service Package, and was a DSO (Domestic Special Order) available from Ford (for
Dealer Phone 503-585-6245 or 800-432-5059. for 1993 only, depending on year the options could have differed-please
and handle electronics simultaneously. Florida for example used their traditional 2 tone black/cream paint for the marked units
had experimented with such a squad. Diary: California Highway Patrol and the SSP prove too tough for the desert! As you can imagine, this is not a good situation
The two-way radio was
the vehicle was sold. General Headquarters (Administration Office) 3565 Trelstad Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97317
[email protected] OSFM:
[email protected] 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 93 was off in
day. inch wheels, HP+4 Goodyear tires, with F-32 Goodyear winter tires. throughout the state. the cars for a good deal of use in all aspects of law enforcement. Skip to the main content of the page; . Later on, FHP purchased some unmarked cars, in colors ranging from Dark
Orlando, stationed at the Deland post. their mind to go with the Ponies long-term. Download the document to your computer first, and open it using a free reader Adobe Reader. mounted to the dash using an L bracket, with 3 bolts and a large hole for
Bill Traynor, Wisconsin State Patrol for his help.