LADWP Has Idea to Stop Rampant Copper Wire Theft in Bass' Lawless LA: Let Us Pack Heat
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is proposing to create an armed police force to combat the rampant theft of copper wire from streetlights. This comes as Mayor Karen Bass has opted for solar lighting solutions instead of increasing law enforcement efforts. The city faces significant financial losses due to these thefts, prompting calls for more effective measures.
- ▪Copper wire theft in Los Angeles costs the city millions annually and leaves neighborhoods in darkness.
- ▪LADWP has requested to form its own armed police force to address the theft issue.
- ▪Mayor Karen Bass has focused on solar lighting rather than increasing criminal penalties or law enforcement.
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LADWP Has Idea to Stop Rampant Copper Wire Theft in Bass' Lawless LA: Let Us Pack Heat By Bob Hoge | 10:06 PM on May 30, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki Thieves stealing copper wire in streetlighting across the streets of Los Angeles costs the city millions of dollars a year and plunges neighborhoods into darkness, while Mayor Karen Bass has proven herself powerless to stop it.
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