"US Postal Service and Lawmakers Collaborate to Combat Letter Carrier Robberies"

Letter carrier robberies in the US have been on the rise, with 643 reported incidents last year, a 30% increase from the previous year. The number of robberies resulting in injuries also doubled. Efforts to combat this issue include Project Safe Delivery, which has led to over 1,200 arrests and a 19% decrease in robberies over the past five months. Legislation is being introduced in Congress to replace antiquated mailbox keys, boost prosecutions, and review sentencing guidelines for postal crimes. The rise in robberies not only poses a threat to letter carriers but also to the security of mail, including important items like personal checks and ballots.