(Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today announce a major redesign and upgrade to ScrapTheftAlert.com, an online tracking system used to by law enforcement to report stolen materials. The system allows law enforcement (and certain corporate security personnel) to post alerts that are sent to users within a 100-mile radius of the theft location.
“ScrapTheftAlert.com is a proven tool in helping law enforcement fight metals theft,” said Robin Wiener, president of ISRI. “Through our work with law enforcement partners, ISRI received feedback on how to improve the system. The result is a more robust alert system that will further strengthen the cooperation between police and recyclers during theft investigations, and lead to additional arrests. The new system is an example of the recycling industry’s strong commitment to preventing metals theft.”
ScrapTheftAlert.com has been in operation since 2008. It has yielded more than 235 arrests or warrants issued and helped to recover more than $1.3 million in property. The newly redesigned ScrapTheftAlert.com offers the following features to make the system easier to use while expanding functionality:
- Easier user interface for registering and submitting alerts;
- Ability to select multiple locations to receive alerts;
- Enhanced customizable search capabilities by material, region, date, and key words;
- Extractable search results;
- Additional materials categories to include vehicles, batteries, and cargo theft;
- Increased capacity for downloading additional images and information;
- Ability to post success stories; and
- Capability for future expansion.
The new ScrapTheftAlert.com system is part of a comprehensive approach by the industry to address the problem of metals theft. Earlier this year, ISRI announced the creation of the Law Enforcement Advisory Council comprised of experienced law enforcement officers, prosecutors and security personnel from around the country who are tasked with the development of a multi-layered training program to assist law enforcement in metals theft prevention. ISRI also hired Brady Mills, a retired U.S. Secret Service agent, to serve as the director of law enforcement outreach who will work closely with the law enforcement community.
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The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI)
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) is the Voice of the Recycling Industry™. ISRI represents more than 1,600 companies in 21 chapters nationwide that process, broker and industrially consume scrap commodities, including metals, paper, plastics, glass, rubber, electronics and textiles. With headquarters in Washington, DC, the Institute provides safety, education, advocacy, and compliance training, and promotes public awareness of the vital role recycling plays in the U.S. economy, global trade, the environment and sustainable development.