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

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

For thieves looking to strip Los Angeles for parts, copper has become a fast-moving currency. The problem has become so persistent that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is now asking for its own armed police force to protect vulnerable utility equipment, street lighting and critical infrastructure, insisting that the department’s contracted and … Read more