Phoenix near top of pack in dog attacks on letter carriers
Phoenix has found itself in the top 10 of a new list – a notorious one for those who work delivering mail for the U.S. Postal Service.
With 32 attacks in 2022, the city ranked tied for ninth with San Antonio, according to recently released figures from the U.S. Postal Service.
More than 5,300 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail last year, and aggressive dog behavior is a common safety concern USPS employees face, according to the post office.
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Phoenix near top of pack in dog attacks on letter carriers
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Phoenix has found itself in the top 10 of a new list – a notorious one for those who work delivering mail for the U.S. Postal Service.
With 32 attacks in 2022, the city ranked tied for ninth with San Antonio, according to recently released figures from the U.S. Postal Service.
More than 5,300 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail last year, and aggressive dog behavior is a common safety concern USPS employees face, according to the post office.
The National Dog Bite Awareness Week public service campaign, which ends Saturday, June 10, uses the theme: Even good dogs have bad days.
“When letter carriers deliver mail in our communities, dogs that are not secured or leashed can become a nemesis and unpredictable and attack,” Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager, said.
“Help us deliver your mail safely by keeping your dog secure and out of the way before your carrier arrives.”
Leading the pack among cities with the most dog attacks was Houston’s 57, running ahead of Los Angeles, which had 48 incidents, according to the Postal Service.
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