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Los Angeles leads the nation in dog bites against mail carriers, with 65 reported attacks in 2023, surpassing Houston. California cities dominate the top 30 list, and the state tops the nation with 727 reported dog bites. The USPS is launching a weeklong initiative to promote mail carrier safety and responsible pet ownership.
President Joe Biden's dog Commander bit US Secret Service agents at least 24 times between October 2022 and July 2023, causing chaos and prompting changes in security tactics. The biting incidents led to injuries including deep bites, severe wounds, and the need for stitches, with one agent losing a significant amount of blood. The documents, obtained through Freedom of Information requests, also revealed blood on the floor of the White House and the suspension of tours. The Secret Service advised agents to give lots of room and be creative to ensure their own safety when Commander was present.
Newly released documents reveal that the Secret Service had to adjust their tactics to protect President Biden from his German shepherd, Commander, who had at least 24 biting episodes between October 2022 and July 2023, leading to some agents requiring medical attention. The dog was banished from the White House last fall, and the internal emails also show the stress this situation caused within the White House. The documents were released in response to a Freedom of Information Act request and shed light on the challenges posed by the dog's behavior.
President Biden's family dog, Commander, bit Secret Service personnel in at least 24 incidents at the White House and other locations, prompting serious workplace concerns and adjustments in operational tactics. Despite efforts to address the situation, including additional dog training and consultations with animal behaviorists, the dog's behavior remained a challenge, leading to multiple biting incidents and injuries. The dog was eventually removed from the White House and now lives with other family members. The incidents have strained the relationship between the Biden family and the US Secret Service, following a previous incident involving their elder dog, Major.
President Biden's dog Commander has bitten another Secret Service officer, marking the latest in a series of incidents involving the dog and White House personnel. The German shepherd has previously bitten agents on multiple occasions, prompting the White House to implement additional leashing protocols and training. This is the second Biden dog to have bitten agents, with the first dog, Major, being sent to live with a family friend after biting incidents.
According to the National Vital Statistics System in the United States, there were a total of 468 deaths resulting from being bitten or struck by a dog between 2011 and 2021, with an average of 43 deaths per year. The number of deaths varied annually, ranging from 31 in 2016 to 81 in 2021. While more deaths occurred among males than females from 2011 to 2016, the trend reversed from 2017 to 2021, with more deaths occurring among females. From 2018 to 2021, deaths more than doubled for both males and females.
President Biden's German shepherd, Commander, has bitten seven people, including Secret Service officers, in a four-month period, following the removal of the previous first dog, Major, for similar aggressive behavior. The incidents, which were previously undisclosed, include Commander biting a Secret Service officer's arm and thigh, breaking the skin of another officer's hand and arm, and biting a security technician at Biden's Delaware home. The attacks raise questions about the president's handling of the situation and the transparency of the White House.
Over 5,300 postal workers in the US were attacked by dogs in 2022, with California topping the list of states with the most dog bites. The USPS is advising dog owners to keep their pets indoors, behind a fence, or on a leash when letter carriers arrive at their homes. Many of these attacks came from dogs whose owners had regularly stated, “my dog won’t bite.” The USPS is urging responsible pet ownership to help reduce the number of dog attacks on postal workers.
California and Texas topped the United States Postal Service's annual list of states with the most dog bites against its employees, with 675 and 404 bites, respectively. The USPS report highlights the aggressive dog behavior mail carriers often face as it kicks off National Dog Bite Awareness Week. More than 5,300 USPS employees were attacked by dogs during mail deliveries last year. The USPS trains its mail carriers to avoid petting or feeding dogs and to place something between themselves and the animal if a dog does attack.
The United States Postal Service has revealed that California had the highest number of dog bites on mail carriers in 2022, with 675 incidents. Texas came in second with 404 reports, followed by New York with 321 bites. The postal service has urged the public to keep their dogs secure and out of the way before the carrier arrives to help reduce the number of aggressive dog incidents.
The US Postal Service has released its annual list of states with the most dog bites against its employees, with California topping the list with 675 bites in 2022. Texas and New York followed with 404 and 321 bites, respectively. The USPS is using National Dog Bite Awareness Week to draw attention to the aggressive dog behavior mail carriers often face. More than 5,300 USPS employees were attacked by dogs during mail deliveries last year. The USPS advises dog owners to keep their pets secure during mail delivery times and to not allow children to take mail directly from mail carriers.
The USPS is launching its Paw Program, which uses color-coded stickers to inform mail carriers of homes with dogs. Yellow means a dog lives nearby, while orange means a dog lives at that home. The program is being rolled out across the greater Cleveland area after 43 employees were bitten in 2022. The USPS is releasing these statistics as part of its National Dog Bite Awareness Week, with the theme for 2023 being "Even good dogs have bad days." The USPS urges residents to help keep both the carrier and the dog safe by securing their dogs and reminding children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier.
The USPS is launching its Paw Program, which uses color-coded stickers to inform mail carriers of homes with dogs. Yellow means a dog lives nearby, while orange means a dog lives at that home. The program is being rolled out across the greater Cleveland area after 43 employees were bitten in 2022. The USPS is releasing these statistics as part of its National Dog Bite Awareness Week, which starts on Sunday. The theme for 2023 is “Even good dogs have bad days.” The USPS urges residents to help keep both the carrier and the dog safe by planning for their arrival and reminding children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier.
The USPS is launching its Paw Program, which uses color-coded stickers to inform mail carriers of homes with dogs, in an effort to reduce the number of dog bites. In 2022, over 5,300 mail carriers were bitten by dogs, with Cleveland ranking fourth in the country with 43 bites. The USPS is urging responsible pet ownership and reminding residents to secure their dogs during mail delivery. Mail carriers are trained to protect themselves with objects and repellent if necessary. The theme for National Dog Bite Awareness Week 2023 is "Even good dogs have bad days."
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is running a public service campaign to promote National Dog Bite Awareness Week, reminding residents to keep their dogs leashed or safely locked inside when the postman comes knocking. In 2022, 5,300 USPS employees were attacked by dogs while making their rounds. Houston, Texas topped the list for mail carriers bitten by dogs in 2022, followed by Los Angeles. California topped the statewide list of most dog bites on mail carriers for the second straight year. USPS urges pet owners to take necessary precautions to reduce the chance of their pets biting mail carriers, as dog bites are entirely preventable.