"USPS Faces Crime Surge with Outdated Data and Rising Worker Robberies"

The USPS is experiencing a significant rise in postal crimes, including a sevenfold increase in robberies, but relies on outdated data from 2011 to determine the size and location of its law enforcement workforce. A GAO report highlights that the Postal Inspection Service has not reassessed its staffing needs in over a decade, despite the surge in crime. The USPS plans to conduct a new security force assessment by April 2025, but currently, the postal police workforce remains understaffed and misaligned with current security needs.