United States Department of Transportation
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Edition:Final report 657
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NTL Classification:NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-SAFETY AND SECURITY;NTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-PLANNING AND POLICY;
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Abstract:This research investigated the theft of copper, including scope, impacts, and countermeasures. The researchers
completed a literature review to demonstrate a global perspective of the problem. They took a survey of other
state departments of transportation, utility companies, and developers to determine both successful and
unsuccessful techniques being used to deter copper theft and the impact copper theft had on other geographical
regions and other industries. Additionally, the researchers conducted a site survey to gain knowledge of the
specific issues impacting the Arizona Department of Transportation and what mitigation techniques it was
implementing.
During the time of the research it was found:
1. The Arizona Department of Transportation estimates that costs over the last two years have exceeded
$500,000.
2. The Arizona Department of Transportation has been diligent in implementing and adapting various methods
and/or techniques to prevent copper theft and apprehend culprits.
Suggested mitigation techniques include:
1. Implement a collaborative effort among ADOT, the contracted private investigation firm, and outside
consultant(s) to review and amend efforts on a periodic basis to maximize effectiveness through a thinktank
type of approach.
2. Implement a program that would monitor ongoing development of methods used by other organizations.
3. Make particular use of the Copper Keeper, a device that makes it difficult to pull wire through conduit by
locking the wire in place through the tightening of a compression bolt.
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