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 ...

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.

Jacksonville ranks third in Florida for postal worker dog attacks, with 10 incidents in 2024. Florida ranks eighth nationally for dog bites on mail carriers, prompting new safety legislation. The ...

Here are some simple tips to prevent dog bite injuries year-round: ...

Here’s how dog owners can help. Installing a retractable front door safety gate is a simple yet highly effective way to protect both delivery workers and your dog. About a third of all dog attacks on ...

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

Dog attacks have resulted in more than 2,700 days of absence in 2024/25, with one postal worker missing 108 days of work.

Recent data from the postal service has revealed that dog attacks on postal workers have risen by 2% in the past year, with 2 ...

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