When John Sotomayer goes on his daily mail delivery route, he has to stay aware of his surroundings at all times. One wrong ...

Now, USPS is promoting its “Secure your dog, Keep deliveries on Track” dog bite awareness campaign to ensure the safety of its employees. “Sometimes we are out here a little later than normal.

Mail carriers are required to carry dog repellant spray and to report any dogs incidents or close calls to their supervisor.

Overall, bites of intrepid letter carriers in California dropped 3.4%, from 726 in 2023 to 701 in 2024, according to data ...

After 2 dog attacks at the Columbia, SC, park resulted in one person’s injuries, officials are closing the park to install ...

All dogs, regardless of breed, size or age, have the potential to bite,” said Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager, in the release.

Incidents involving dog attacks against U.S. Postal Service workers rose to more than 6,000 cases last year, the USPS said.

According to Strategic Communications Specialist for USPS, Susan Wright, over 6,000 employees were attacked by a dog in 2024.

Video: Safety speaker Hector Hernandez with his Belgian Shepherd, Chankla, demonstrates how mail carriers can protect against ...

Act 224 was passed in 2024, partly in response to the death of 71-year-old Bob Northrop, who was attacked by four large dogs ...

New figures have revealed that there has been an increase in dog attacks on postal workers, with the highest-risk areas listed.