"Rising Threat: USPS Letter Carriers Face Surge in Robberies"

Despite efforts to combat letter carrier robberies, the number of postal carriers robbed in 2023 rose again, with injuries nearly doubling, prompting legislation to accelerate the replacement of mailbox keys and boost prosecutions. Postal robberies have grown sixfold over the past decade, prompting concerns for the safety of letter carriers and the security of the mail. Efforts to address the issue have led to hundreds of arrests and a recent dip in robberies, but concerns remain about the safety of postal workers and the potential impact on mail delivery and democracy.