Radical Plan to Send in Army of Armed Guards to Fight Out-of-Control LA Copper Wire Theft

Radical plan to send in army of armed guards to fight out-of-control LA copper wire theft

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has a plan to fight thieves targeting copper wires in utility equipment, street lighting and other infrastructure.

To combat copper thefts, L.A. city agency seeks its own armed police force

The Department of Water and Power is seeking authorization to create its own armed security force to protect the city's infrastructure and guard against copper thieves.