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 ...

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 ...

Newly released statistics show that the Sacramento Postal District is ranked at number 16 for the worst city for dog attacks, according to the United States Postal Service.

Over 6,000 dog attacks on USPS mail carriers occurred in 2024, a rise from the previous year. California led the nation in dog bite incidents with 701, while Florida ranked eighth with 210.

Michigan United States Postal Service (USPS) workers reported 231 dog bite incidents last year, the seventh highest in the country.

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

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

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