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.

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. “Dog bite attacks on postal ...

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

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

A mail carrier refused medical treatment after they were bitten by a pinscher in Hyattsville over the weekend, according to ...

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

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