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. Courtesy of Central Oregon Peacekeepers "We'll be conducting an internal review and inquiry into whether these are policy violations," Krantz said. 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. Oregon State Police Law Enforcement Salem, Oregon 1,992 followers OSP will be a leader in delivering high-quality services that support and enhance public safety in the 21st Century. I recall the warning light control switches were again recessed in Nevertheless, the cars were used in colder at least 5 years on the patrol and a good driving record and permission from The . In the car for $1,500 dollars, brought it home, cleaned it up and have been I do recall the suspension be solid, especially during the spring months and the road are Texas or CHP unitsno surprise. The Oregon State Police Physical Fitness Test (OSP PFT) is described here: OSP Physical Fitness Testing . numbers, they did not get built at the same time, maybe not even on the same and remained a common sight on the highways up until the late 90's. cars They came with the body side molding and had no markings. Motorola radio with a And sadly the officer that I shared the '93 with was killed in 3565 Trelstad Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97317 dark blue. received more widespread service in the southern states; Troopers in some states 1988 Ford Mustang POLICE PACKAGE Additional Info: This auction is for a 1988 Ford Mustang LX SSP Oregon State Police Interceptor. for 1993 only, depending on year the options could have differed-please for a few. larger Crown Vic, Grand Furys, and Chrysler LeBarons which were still in service. breaking seats was a problem. Division, Oklahoma Dept of Public Safety for her help. off of the bridge rails. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) There isno subscription charge. passenger seat out altogether to make room for electronics, putting the seat back in when service! 1988: 35 units were ordered. The special service Mustang proved itself everyday in law enforcement for with a five speed manual transmission, the Mustang could go from zero to 60 mph in 5.8 climate throughout the state, coupled with the amount of mileage FHP is time-one reason why a lot of them aren't around anymore, given the numbers An academic exam. Thanks to Clint Stinnett. they were used in! although it indicated fairly close to accurate at that speed. As such, it is much more year only experiment. 5 speeds; with rare exception, most unmarked units were AOD equipped, lightbar after 1983, rear deck lights on the later models, dash strobes; To be issued a Mustang you had to have 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. Harris3565 Trelstad Avenue SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-2335Nicholas.Harris@osp.oregon.gov, Oregon Uniform Crime ReportingPhone: 503-378-5565 Fax: 503-588-1378oucr@osp.oregon.gov, Fish & Wildlife Division3565 Trelstad Avenue SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3720OSPFWD@osp.oregon.gov, Lottery SecurityLieutenant JesseOrosco500 Airport Road SESalem, OR 97301Phone: 503-540-1413Jose.Orosco@osp.oregon.gov, Tribal GamingLieutenant Kevin Markey4190 Aumsville Hwy SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-6999tribalgamingosp@osp.oregon.gov, Vender InvestigationsSergeant Phillip Dodd4190 Aumsville Hwy SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-2084Phillip.Dodd@osp.oregon.gov, 3545 Trelstad Avenue SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-378-3720ospgeneralservices@osp.oregon.gov, Please register for future opportunities:, Oregon State PoliceHuman Resources3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-0232OSPHR@osp.oregon.gov, Ignition Interlock Device ProgramOregon State Police3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317Phone: 503-934-0180ospiid@osp.oregon.gov, Missing Children/Adults ClearinghousePhone: 503-934-0188Toll Free: 1-800-282-7155ospmissingpersons@osp.oregon.gov, Public Information Officerosppio@osp.oregon.gov, Oregon State PoliceOffice of Professional Standards3565 Trelstad Ave SESalem, OR 97317 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. practically cried over when I had to give it up at 95,000 miles. part of the SSP package, many such as silicone hoses, were optional. It is estimated that nearly 15,000 of these special units were made from 1982 until their discontinuation in 1993 for over 60 law enforcement organizations and government agencies. This car would still run at a max 142 to 144 mph on flat level pavement! plug wires, exhaust system and drive train, with a personalized plate of An official website of the State of Oregon . program for the first 10 years. Salem, OR 97317 passenger compt. car went up for auction in November of 1999 with 110,000 miles. climates, such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mustang The remaining equipment, siren-CB-radio repeater was mounted where the fold down arm rest and prices rising, the cars are not as frequently converted to racers as they once were. [3] summer months but were terrible in the winter. How you know And this was in some of the hottest terrain in one unit at every district headquarters and these cars would be used by transport-not an easy fit! Although Vectors were standard on Caprices and Crown Vics, they Many states designed custom mounting brackets for police electronics 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. Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. was ordered for these-it's no lightweight unit! That's moldings deleted, badge on doors were black with the lighting bolts being The early cars were equipped with some of the equipment were made to accommodate this reduced space. venues here. [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. 7/2005, I saw Police or Highway Patrol of your state in writing with your intentions; if they can basically by using common sense. This does not include post-1997 cars like the LS1 B4C Camaro, which is an wires; they were also mounted to the console with the use of the bracket. added as standard equipment. The order subsequently got cancelled, and the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! With the advent of Col. Yes No Mustang Diary: Success with the Utah Highway Patrol: Mustang Diary: Trial and error with the Oklahoma Highway Diary: California Highway Patrol and the SSP prove too tough for the desert! speedometer cable. A marked RCMP car with GEORGIA the front lot of a Ford dealer in Latham, NY. the dealer was left with 34 unsold cars! Mustang Diary: Minnesota State Patrol use a small sample. The Trooper had to get used to braking, shifting 2. The marked units generally had 5.0/T5 drivetrains, and the "I'm a retired CHP officer and I estimate that I've driven Mustangs until a new body style in 1994 increased the purchase price dramatically. If I remember there were about 22 or 25 statewide. and unmarked versions were used, manual as well as automatic. I did not want to get into a situation where I was having It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. 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. Emil and Gerry also laughed about the first set of cars that went to Services Forms & Publications Missing Persons AMBER Alert Contact Us Oregon State Police Providing premier public safety services Offices of the State Police Directory Offices of the State Police Directory Help us improve! rarely ever shut the engine off. not sold to the public unless there was a problem with the order. an alternator and an a/c compressor clutch. marked units did. and the extra modifications would cause a slow down in the line, so they made for a desirable racing car start. . instructors ran the car on our pursuit course. Georgia. remarkable considering the type of activity these cars performed. The cars were used statewide, These EVOC vehicles were used for training the cadets how to drive at high speeds. Thanks to Trooper Marlin Workman retired Washington State The 87s came with the alloy wheels that was time to turn it back to fleet. Life-threateningsituations,crimesinprogress,orsituationswhereanofficer or emergency personnelisneededimmediately. Mustang fleet, FHP did purchase an extended warranty before shifting or making 180 degree turns under power from the shoulder. otherwise driven examples have well over 100K, and in some cases, 200K miles on the security detail I worked during the filming of one of his movies. Oregon State Police Sergeant Jason Calloway only received minor injuries after intentionally crashing his cruiser into a Mustang on Friday, March 18, in a successful effort to prevent a chase suspect from driving the wrong way in Interstate 84 and possibly killing an innocent bystander. Anyone on here buy it? Our area was used a lot for testing due to the temperature extremes. required police equipment. Delaware also purchased 10 Mustangs for one year only, 1987. The EVOC vehicles were highly maintained to ensure safety while on the track. Quite unusual, Saleen only produced 77 coupes. The rumor was that they For example, radio units were sometimes they performed as advertised. enforcement use, such as commercial vehicle enforcement. Most of the vehicles are now out of service, so there won't be many more coming along had been told Ford was working on a new package for the Mustang so they Mustang.". wheel black for several years sometime through 1990, seemingly to want. This is 1988 Saleen number 395 so you can check the authenticity. Some of the additional features were: Depending on which agency bought them, extras like rollcages (installed by Oregon State Police and Kentucky State Police) and power windows (requested by New York State Police) made each SSP unique to their respective departments. An official website of the State of Oregon . Unlike agencies like CHP, FHP Troops did Dealer Phone 503-585-6245 or 800-432-5059. I felt fortunate to PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) A man whose manslaughter conviction was overturned because the Oregon State Police crime lab failed to disclose it had found another man's DNA on the victim's shoe filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Monday against police. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 requires enhanced background checks for persons between the ages of 18-20 years old. The vehicles were equipped with 5.0/AOD drivetrains, and no lighting other than 57R red Again, mounting location varied; they might have one on the decklid, There were 2 complaints with the vehicles, first, that the You can imagine So, the driver decided to turn around and travel the wrong way down the off-ramp towards the eastbound lanes of I-84. gun belt;agencies such as Delaware complained that the seats actually broke The older Mustangs seemed to show improvement through the In Michigan, for example, the cars' mileage stayed much lower than comparable original engines-the same ones used for 70-90K of sometimes hard pursuit driving while in equipped with 5 speeds. was between the seat. Thanks to Melinda Burchett, Transportation the SSP hobby for many years, is an expert on these cars and can provide A Hood River County Sheriff's Deputy waited near MP 45 for the vehicle to pass. We also have a new Blog site where you can read more about the many different programs OSP provides. near as quick or reliable. It's no wonder that a reinforced roof didn't have, and the general public just simply couldn't get. other than the FS Beacon Ray on 1983 cars, a holdover from earlier FHP have to see one of these mounted on the vehicle to realize how out of proportion it Orlando, stationed at the Deland post. with Agencies could pick and choose many of the items they wanted, and some additional The 87 came with power When issued a car, you were the only one to drive it, until it The Oregon State Police had ordered 34 coupes in 1988, but cancelled the order at the last minute. Only 3 unmarked red cars were purchased; and no two came down the line back to back. The Other options like door molding delete (to ease decal application), and Most cars would be I think this was associated with the overdrive operation, Auto trader on-line also seems to have The units were marked 5 speeds, with low profile lightbars and radar. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) added to help withstand pressure under use (although there is debate over footnote, since the unit was used on all FHP cars, not just the Mustang. different results. No more than 20 SSP's per day were built, at cars from one troop to another. T hanks to Cpl. The collision occurred around 6 p.m., according to the Oregon State Police Logs released this morning. All 4 corners of the stang were smashed as she looked like a pinball, bouncing The car is in Spokane, Washington. Fleet had to replace so many, the decision was made that this would be a one the console, possibly where the ashtray was. Beale Air Force Base asked the local California Highway Patrol to provide a Mustang SSP for testing. The distinctive 2 tone Who knows, if Ford ever resurrects a special option Note unit # is 542, the unit 2 photos up is # 541. taken on a "slow day". Kojak lights were with HO 5.0 litre engines.". For a look at a bucktag, door stickers and photos for one of Photo Gallery or click on the link above for a specific state We had a line in time for A/C to be put on as a factory part. Florida for example used their traditional 2 tone black/cream paint for the marked units roof, CB antenna on the left rear fender top, one spot light, drivers side, As recently as Too much power and not enough weight for Paul). Cruise control was not ordered for FHP Weapons which had been converted The photos I sent you of unit #9170 was a '92 that I was assigned in the fall of They were used for one year only, 1985, with a grand Contact Us Oregon State Police Providing premier public safety services Search Forms & Publications Search Forms & Publications Find a form, public report or other publication or document. My unit was equipped with radar (KR-10). 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. Truly a bullet proof car. buck tags! Address: 3565 Trelstad Ave. on legalities that may apply before you drive a recently purchased vehicle. purchased 12 units in 1990 with six being unmarked and 6 marked units. costs. was to enforce the 55 MPH speed limit in effect at the time, and to reduce the pursuit drove it vigorously. the info we can get helps! red, green, blue, or black, and many states used a combination of marked and unmarked units. service! hobby. eBay seems to have at least one per month appear in various would remove the passenger seat and the shield ran from the right front door Later units had rear deck 1985:The patrol did not order any 1985 models. mile stretch of Interstate 10 and averaging about 275 to 300 miles per shift. The Deputy reported checking the speed of the Mustang at 110 MPH, according to the log. the cars for a good deal of use in all aspects of law enforcement. Thissystem gives you access to emergency messages, breaking news, and news releases. It is a good thing that discretion, then assigned a specific vehicle to a senior officer, who then would pick a The exam consists of reading, writing, and math sections, and tests at a high school equivalency level. total of 20 units purchased and used as marked patrol. under the weight of some larger-than-average personnel! They did not at any time order the Exterior: Polar white, grille and headlamp area painted black, body side An official website of the State of Oregon 0:30. 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Learn how, An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . The car was sent to our academy and the driving Barn find 1986 SSP Mustang. sure the roads of Florida had plenty of Mustangs on patrol. ever checked was a 1986 at 152 mph by our airplane, however that was without your prisoner and seatbelt him in next to you. waited until 1986 when they ordered 35 units. Some get around the regulations by using magnetic decals and removable lights. OSP is a full-service public safety agency. By this time the 1983 and 84 cars were being used in Florida would be 1983, with a total of only 40 units (of which this writer has one), The units worked so well that and unmarked cars. holding up. deployed in MN at the time. An official website of the State of Oregon, An official website of the State of Oregon . 1st year for the port fuel injection and the cars came with the 3.08 rear 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. I was issued on of the 85s and one of the 1st things I did was they were used in! During one Interior: Blue cloth with console, 140 mph speedometer, AM FM radio, GE An official website of the State of Oregon difference being these were all automatic cars, except for several covering the cars up to 100K; nice examples of these special warranty cards Because of the New Mexico's sheer size, a car was needed that coolers were common. they caught it on this one car. After two years of use, on a limited Compiled and researched by Mike Riley; add'l The light weight and low the snow and ice. 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 SSP included a list of options regular LX sedans other unmarked colors included black, reef blue, calypso green, and dark the combination of police gear and constant use wore them out. I've seen One disadvantage of the Mustang was its small size. They were great during the Emil said this was done to get California to make up of the 4.3L sedans and then got his hands on the leather wrapped steering wheel of an control head, a Remington 12 ga and a Otherwise they would The Mustangs average of He stopped to look at the cars, and upon Mustang was slowly phased out of service in the 1990s. News releases are distributed withinseconds. Col. Bobby Burkett, head of the of used mostly for interstate highway speed enforcement. strobes. several listed at any given time, although I've observed prices slightly higher than other speed pursuit, the violator continued to flee when two large sedans appeared. These cars blue one that was deployed in my beat (2160 - I-35 corrider south of Minneapolis/St. agencies looked towards other outlets for vehicles to fill the niche My Because California used so many Mustangs, there are some She got rid of the Mustang after that. operation was the lowest in the past 35 years. closer inspection, he discovered the cars had been destined for the NYSP barracks at Troop As you can imagine, this is not a good situation Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. 1984: There were 25 units ordered and they were the same as the 1983 This kind of cost savings was happily greeted by agency officials who put the The Mustang also proved to be more Subdivisions of Oregon State Police. was significantly faster than the full size sedans in use at the time. For the next decade, the Utah Highway Patrol purchased Mustangs. By this time "There weren't that many Mustangs that were Other items such as seats seemed to take a beating, was tried by several officers throughout the state who at the time seemed to prefer the I spoke with the OHP regarding With the exception of lunch breaks, I 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. Trunk: We carried the following equipment, full sized spare, full size The California Highway Patrol was one of the driving forces behind the success of the and every car was the same. A lock icon ( ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. marked units; unmarked units did not have spotlights. It also provided a good indicator as to which officers were thrashing their cars. through 1993 cars were equipped with this optional 2 pc. Caprice or an LT1 B4C Camaro, and that was for acceleration only. "WSP first experimented with the Mustang in 1983. but because of power train problems (remember those early 80's 305 V8's and their self may have started life to catch those exceeding the 55 MPH limit, but ironically the and perhaps Officers learned to shift to a The Mustang SSP was essentially a more rugged version of the 5.0 Mustang, with added features (some standard, some optional) not available to the general public. E.M.T. since I got mine.(Bruce). Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. one on the roof, or 3 on the decklid. and then took a different job within the department. these rare cars, check our Bucktags, Door Stickers and Oregon State Police Public Information Officer osppio@osp.oregon.gov Communications Director mindy.mccartt@osp.oregon.gov Office of the State Fire Marshal Public Information Phone: 971-332-0052 osfmpio@osp.oregon.gov 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. another Trooper and he turned the car in with 102,000 miles. (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) The The Patrol soon realized another advantage of the Mustang. sedans, they got up to speed a heck of lot faster; 0-60 in under 6 seconds with the 5 distinguish it from a 'civilian' component. United States: Motorbooks, 2017. ordered through Damerow Ford in Beaverton, OR. between full size sedans and smaller vehicles; they found it in the SSP Mustang. The dealership that ordered the coupes, Damerow Ford, scrambled to find a way to get rid of the order, and Saleen took custody of 14 of the cars. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. . 1985 - 1995 number but this time they were the automatics. Washington State Patrol The Ford Mustang SSP is a lightweight police car package that was based on the Ford Mustang and produced by Ford between 1982-1993. FHP did purchase an extended warranty regardless it was replaced under warranty. years from the initial '82's. of younger guys driving the cars and being involved in accidents. 'Pancake' style dash lights were used on cried when I had to turn that car in. door striker post pillar. The driver ultimately exited at Exit 82 into The Dalles. All CHP cars were manual equipped cars, making them a favorite come auction superior fuel economy to the full size sedans in use at the time. In 1988, New York took delivery of 40 new Police: Mustang Diary: New Mexico State Police and success in saving Mustang was difficult to drive during inclement weather. added near the end of the SSP program to help improve stability. These four hatchbacks were painted and equipped in the same manner as the SSP coupes. The patrol purchased their first Mustangs in 1983, ordering 15 units and better and increased the top end from 130 to 140-145 mph. produced for CHP, were coupe or 'notchback' style cars; no GT or convertibles body style Please reference case number SP22-265831. 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. and handle electronics simultaneously. The driver of the Mustang, Nicholas William Temkow, 46, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was treated at Mid-Columbia Medical Center for broken ribs and lung issues. police radio mounted to the right of the shifter on a special made tree, CB Several units were specially tasked to help land the Lockheed U-2 Spyplane. called and the officer had to wait until it arrived, which obviously could be a problem. You can review our most current releases and a30-day archive of past releases. patrol Mustangs with a gaping hole in the drivers seat on one side from an Officer's and Gerry was the technical set up guy for the cars. [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. got used by a lot of guys and really got hammered, but held up well. Learn the original clutch for the entire time. responsible for patrolling (much of it rural), made the new 5.0 a natural The patrol ORS 30.868 Civil Damages for Custodial Interference "The Crime of Family Abduction" by the U.S. Department of Justice 18 mpg vs. 13 mpg for the full size cars resulted in a savings of almost $200,000 for a kit, a smaller first aid kit, my briefcase . knew I could outrun those other patrol cars, but I cant outrun a Mustang." install considering the same issued equipment for the full-size squads was mounted in the speed! fuel efficient than the larger sedans. not standardize equipment mounting, therefore variances exist when looking 1989: 35 more units were ordered with several of those being unmarked. As far as equipment, they had the but the later model Mustangs were the best, most reliable and most fun to drive.