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Orange County Board of County Commission. Metal Theft Ordinance October 5, 2010. Tim Brose President, Trademark Metals Recycling LLC Speaking on behalf of Orange County Area Recyclers. Overview. History of Metal Theft Ordinance Local Industry What has worked Closing comments.
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Orange County Board of County Commission Metal Theft OrdinanceOctober 5, 2010 Tim Brose President, Trademark Metals Recycling LLC Speaking on behalf of Orange County Area Recyclers
Overview • History of Metal Theft Ordinance • Local Industry • What has worked • Closing comments
History of Metal Theft Ordinance • HB 105 – Working with law enforcement to create a statewide standard • Importance of HB 105 • City of Orlando Ordinance • County Ordinance
Supporting Documentation Driver’s License Customer Photo Affidavit with Signature Thumb Print
Material Photos Vehicle and Aluminum Sheet Material Arriving Empty Vehicle Leaving
Orange County Recyclers • Scrap Recycling Companies - 22 • Transactions per Month - 40,000 • Transactions per Year - 480,000 • Employees - 300
Partnership Between Law Enforcement & Metal Recyclers • Why is this important? • Metal thieves will travel to other counties • Focus of stolen material can change over time • Develop Task Force going forward • New FINDER System • ISRI Scrap Metal theft Alert System • Recent success with metal thefts
Sponsored by ISRI - Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries • No cost to law enforcement or scrap companies • Partnership of law enforcement and scrap industry • Sends emails to all subscribers within a 100 mile radius of where theft occurred • ISRI represents over 7000 scrap recycling facilities • Over 8000 subscribers are currently utilizing the system
Metal Theft Will Travel Theft Occurred on 8/25/2010
Material Rejected at Kaley Ave Rejected on 9/1/2010
Purchased in Rockledge Purchased in Rockledge on 9/8/2010
Information Provided To Sherriff Information Provided on 9/8/2010