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"Rising Letter Carrier Robberies Prompt Urgent Action from USPS and Union"

Despite the launch of Project Safe Delivery and hundreds of arrests, the number of postal carrier robberies in 2023 rose by nearly 30%, with injuries doubling. Legislation is being introduced in Congress to address the issue, including accelerating the replacement of mailbox keys and boosting prosecutions. While there has been a recent dip in robberies and an increase in arrests, postal carriers continue to be targeted, prompting calls for more action to protect them.

via Newser|

#crime-and-justice #legislation #letter-carrier-robberies

governmentpostal-service2 years ago•3 min saved

USPS Struggles to Combat Rising Mail Theft and Neglects to Alert Customers

The USPS inspector general has criticized the agency's incomplete and insufficient plans to address the increasing incidents of mail theft across the country. The USPS's initiative, Project Safe Delivery, lacks milestones and timelines, leading to few concrete results. Surges of personnel in high-risk areas resulted in only three arrests and 277 recovered mail pieces. USPS is replacing "arrow" keys with electronic alternatives and deploying high-security mailboxes, but these efforts are limited due to funding constraints. The agency has not finalized an overall plan to address mail theft and is urged to develop a comprehensive strategy with costs, timelines, and metrics. The Postal Inspection Service is also called upon to finalize its mail theft strategic plan.

via GovExec.com|

#governmentpostal-service #inspector-general #mail-theft

crime-prevention2 years ago•3 min saved

Postal Service Fights Back Against Mail Theft and Fraud.

The USPS and its law enforcement arm have announced new measures to combat mail-related crimes, including theft, counterfeiting, and change of address fraud. The measures include the deployment of high-security collection boxes, replacement of arrow and modified arrow locks, and enhanced verification for in-person requests. The USPS is also working with e-commerce companies and Customs and Border Protection to combat counterfeiting. The agency has seen an uptick in mail receptacle thefts and mail carrier robberies. The new measures are part of a program called Project Safe Delivery.

via Fox Business|

#crime-prevention #law-enforcement #mail-theft