Monday, September 29, 2008

Copper Thefts Threaten U.S. Critical Infrastructures

According to recent unclassified law enforcement reporting, copper thefts are threatening U.S. critical infrastructures by targeting electrical substations, cellular towers, telephone land lines, railroads, water wells, construction sites, and vacant homes. “Copper thefts from these targets have increased since 2006, and they are currently disrupting the flow of electricity, telecommunications, transportation, water supply, heating, and security and emergency services, and present a risk to both public safety and national security.”

Click here for more information:
http://www.csoonline.com/article/221225/Red_Gold_Rush_The_Copper_Theft_Epidemic?contentId=221225&slug=&

http://wwwr.westfieldgrp.com/jsp/business/business_losscontrol_monthlytopic2.jsp

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