"Rising Letter Carrier Robberies Prompt Urgent Action from USPS and Union"
TL;DR
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.
Topics:businesscrime-and-justice#crime-and-justice#legislation#letter-carrier-robberies#mail-theft#project-safe-delivery#us-postal-service
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