Stopmetalstheft.com
Tools for Law Enforcement
The most effective way to address the problem of metals theft is through a comprehensive strategy focusing first on prevention to the maximum extent practicable and second on assisting law enforcement and prosecutors in their efforts to catch, prosecute, and penalize those who perpetrate these thefts to the extent necessary to dissuade others from a similar path.
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Glossary of Common Materials Processed by Recycled Materials Companies
Search through a comprehensive glossary of common materials processed by recycled materials companies across the country. These codes, based on the ReMA Specifications Guide, will help law enforcement with materials identification.
Other Resources
ReMA
State Metals Theft Law Database
Created as a public resource for legislators, law enforcement, recyclers, and other interested parties, the State Metals Theft Law Database helps visitors understand the laws with pre-made or custom reports on the provisions and states that interest them. This resource has been highlighted by the National Conference of State Legislatures as a comprehensive and useful source of information.
LEAC
Law Enforcement Advisory Council
In 2013, ReMA created a Law Enforcement Advisory Council (LEAC), a select group of experienced law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and security personnel from around the country with an understanding of the metals theft issue.
The Council is advising ReMA in the development of a comprehensive program to address metals theft, including a multi-layered training program to assist law enforcement. The LEAC is part of an even more advanced, comprehensive approach by the recycled materials industry to address the problem of metals theft through training and greater outreach efforts.
Contact ReMA Director of Law Enforcement Todd Foreman at tforeman@recycledmaterials.org for more information.
StopMetalsTheft.org
Stay Informed. Take Action. Prevent Theft.
Discover essential tools on state metals theft laws, theft alert systems, industry insights, law enforcement strategies, and more to fight against metals theft.
Laws
ReMA’s State Metal Theft Law Database helps visitors understand laws with pre-made or custom reports on the provisions and states that interest them.
FAQs
Questions about StopMetalsTheft.org or metals theft in general? Our FAQ page has answers to some of the most asked questions about this important resource.
Prevention
Tools and prevention techniques that limit the opportunity for the theft of metals, developed with crime prevention experts.
Resources
Tools and prevention techniques that limit the opportunity for the theft of metals, developed with crime prevention experts.
MetalTheftAlert.com
To combat the important issue of metals theft, ReMA has developed www.MetalTheftAlert.com, an online theft alert system that is available to law enforcement, recyclers, and property owners – free of charge.
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Success Stories
Stories of success recovering stolen materials using ReMA’s MetalTheftAlert.com resource for recyclers and law enforcement.
Recycled Materials Association
Meet ReMA
Based in Washington, DC, we drive advocacy, workforce development and awareness of the critical role of recycled materials.
About ReMA
The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) is the association for the recycled materials industry, representing more than 1,700 companies around the world.
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Advocacy
ReMA’s advocacy efforts highlight the role of recycled materials in our economy, environment, supply chain, and beyond, at all levels of government.
