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Copper theft dangerous, costly trend
To the editor:
Across the country and here in Iowa theft of precious metals (including copper, aluminum and bronze) is on the rise from abandoned buildings, empty houses and most dangerously, from power lines along rural roads, electric cooperative power substations and storage facilities. Copper theft is a growing, expensive and dangerous trend in Iowa that threatens electric reliability, safety and lives.
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Robert Swindell, Mount Pleasant
Oct. 2, 2018 8:45 am
To the editor:
Across the country and here in Iowa theft of precious metals (including copper, aluminum and bronze) is on the rise from abandoned buildings, empty houses and most dangerously, from power lines along rural roads, electric cooperative power substations and storage facilities. Copper theft is a growing, expensive and dangerous trend in Iowa that threatens electric reliability, safety and lives.
The Iowa Legislature is currently considering House File 2399, which is a solutions-based approach to give law enforcement tools to track the sale of salvaged materials. Access Energy Cooperative, along with other Iowa electric cooperatives, support this legislation and are in agreement with law enforcement groups that this simple bill and the creation of a paper trail could deter future copper theft crime.
Please join us in support of this bill so we can keep the delivery of your electricity safe and reliable, and avoid the large repair bills that copper theft leaves behind.
? Robert Swindell, Mount Pleasant
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