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Mission: The mission of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is to support and protect the U.S. Postal Service and its employees, infrastructure, and customers; enforce the laws that defend the nation’s mail system from illegal or dangerous use; and ensure public trust in the mail.

Operating as usual

01/26/2021

#USPIS News: Postal Inspectors' work helps secure prison time for former mayor of Yona, #Guam, who was found guilty of extortion: https://www.uspis.gov/news/

01/25/2021

TOMORROW @7p. ET: Join Inspector Carroll Harris and representatives from @aarpfraudwatchnetwork and @federaltradecommission to learn Five Ways to Protect Veterans & Military Families from Scams in 2021. Registration is FREE: https://onlinexperiences.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&ShowUUID=856BF450-F878-4395-BC52-DB3E694284EA #OperationProtectVeterans #USPIS

01/23/2021

This week's History Spotlight looks at a group of Post Office burglars who received swift justice. Want to learn more about our history? Visit https://www.uspis.gov/about/history-of-uspis/ #USPIS #History

01/22/2021

David Goode was a decorated World War II veteran who also had a unique and distinguished career as a Postal Inspector. Check out the story of this "Goode Guy:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooEjWB9YZ4c #USPIS

01/21/2021

#USPIS News: Postal Inspectors' work helps put dark web dealer who sold drugs in exchange for Bitcoin in prison: https://www.uspis.gov/news/

01/20/2021

We're looking for the suspect(s) who burglarized the Yerington, NV Post Office on 12/17/20. Have any info? Call us: 877-876-2455. You could receive a reward of up to $10K. https://www.uspis.gov/news/wanted/yerington-nv-burglary-of-a-u-s-post-office/ Please share this with your followers. #BOLO #WantedWednesday

01/18/2021

Today, we pause to remember the life and accomplishments of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLKDay #Respect

01/16/2021

This week's History Spotlight looks at a scammer and his accomplices who didn't want to deal with a trial. Want to learn more about our history? Visit https://www.uspis.gov/about/history-of-uspis/ #USPIS #History

01/13/2021

PLEASE HELP us find the 2 suspects who robbed a Letter Carrier in #Albuquerque on 11/27/20. Have any info? Call us: 877-876-2455. You could receive a reward of up to $50K. https://www.uspis.gov/news/wanted/albuquerque-nm-armed-robbery-of-a-usps-letter-carrier/ Please share this with your followers. #BOLO #WantedWednesday

01/12/2021

#USPIS News: Postal Inspectors' work helps secure guilty plea from man who laundered proceeds from a telemarketing scheme that defrauded the elderly: https://www.uspis.gov/news/

01/12/2021

We remember Post Office Inspector Ernest M. Harkins, who was killed in the line of duty on January 12, 1949 #USPIS #NeverForget #RIP

01/09/2021

This week's History Spotlight looks at a crook whose use of explosives ended up helping law enforcement catch him. Want to learn more about our history? Visit https://www.uspis.gov/about/history-of-uspis/ #USPIS #History

01/09/2021

Join us today in thanking our employees & all our law enforcement colleagues across the country for helping to keep us safe every day. #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay #Respect #USPIS

01/07/2021

USPIS News: Unwitting NY resident receives unsolicited package containing hundreds of smaller packages in reshipping scam: https://www.uspis.gov/news/

01/06/2021

We're looking for the suspect(s) who are involved with a string of thefts and an arson of a collection box in the metro Columbus, OH area between December 19-21, 2020. If you have any info, call us: 877-876-2455. You could receive a reward of up to $10K. https://www.uspis.gov/news/wanted/columbus-oh-theft-from-arson-of-usps-collection-boxes/ Please share this with your followers. #BOLO #WantedWednesday

01/02/2021

This week's History Spotlight looks at a threatening letter writer who almost ended up with a murder charge. Want to learn more about our history? Visit https://www.uspis.gov/about/history-of-uspis/ #USPIS #History

01/01/2021

Welcome #2021! We wish all of you a safe, healthy, and #HappyNewYear!

12/30/2020

Two suspects robbed a Letter Carrier in Suitland, MD on 12/11/20. Please help us catch them! If you have any info, call us: 877-876-2455. You could receive a reward of up to $50K. https://www.uspis.gov/news/wanted/9788-2/ Please share this with your followers. #BOLO

12/29/2020

#USPIS News: Postal Inspectors part of team that brings #Denver organized crime ring to justice: https://www.uspis.gov/news/

12/29/2020

U. S. Postal Inspection Service Fireworks PSA

Think sending fireworks through the mail to celebrate the end of 2020 is legal? Think again…It's definitely not! For more information, visit www.uspis.gov. #USPIS #CheckBeforeYouShip

12/26/2020

This week's History Spotlight involves a president, a national hero, and a miniature airplane made of white gold & diamonds. Want to learn more about our history? Visit https://www.uspis.gov/about/history-of-uspis/ #USPIS #History

12/26/2020

Wishing everyone a very Happy #Kwanzaa!

12/25/2020

Wishing everyone a very Merry #Christmas!

12/23/2020

Help us find the suspect(s) who burglarized the Medanales, NM Post Office overnight between 12/2 and 12/3/20. If you have any info, call us: 877-876-2455. You could receive a reward of up to $10K. https://www.uspis.gov/news/wanted/medanales-nm-burglary-of-a-post-office/ Please share this with your followers. #BOLO

12/22/2020

Have home security cameras? Be sure they're capturing activity at your front door and mailbox. For more great tips to keep your holiday packages safe, visit https://www.uspis.gov/holiday-readiness/ #USPIS #Holidays #PackageSafety

12/22/2020

#USPIS News: Postal Inspectors bring suspect accused of multiple armed robberies of Letter Carriers to justice: https://www.uspis.gov/news/

12/21/2020

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE! HIRING PORTAL CLOSES TOMORROW NIGHT! The hiring portal for Postal Police Officers in select locations will close at 11:59p. CT TOMORROW (12/22)! For more info/to apply: https://www.uspis.gov/about/careers/postal-police-officers/ #Hiring #USPIS

12/21/2020

U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Holiday Package Safety - Monitor Front Door PSA

Expecting holiday mail and packages? Make sure if you have home security cameras that they capture activity at your front door and mailbox. Get more great tips to keep your holiday packages safe on our website: https://www.uspis.gov/holiday-readiness/ #USPIS #Holidays #PackageSafety

12/19/2020

This week's History Spotlight looks at the Great Plymouth Mail Truck Robbery. Want to learn more about our history? Visit https://www.uspis.gov/about/history-of-uspis/ #USPIS #History

12/18/2020

#USPIS News: Postal Inspectors play key role in securing guilty plea from Cumberland, County NJ man who conspired to illegally distribute over 1 million prescription pills & launder drug trafficking proceeds through the use of fictitious shell companies: https://www.uspis.gov/news/

12/16/2020

We need your help in finding the suspects who attempted an armed robbery of a Letter Carrier in Van Nuys, CA on 10/31/20. If you have any info, call us: 877-876-2455. You could receive a reward of up to $50K. https://www.uspis.gov/news/wanted/van-nuys-ca-attempted-robbery-of-usps-letter-carrier/ Please share this with your followers. #BOLO

12/16/2020

U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Holiday Package Safety - Special Services Tip PSA

Before you send those last-minute holiday packages, remember to use USPS special services, such as Signature Confirmation and Registered Mail. Get more great tips to keep your holiday packages safe on our website: https://www.uspis.gov/holiday-readiness/ #USPIS #Holidays #PackageSafety

12/15/2020

Sending holiday packages? Ship using Hold For Pickup. For more great tips to keep your holiday packages safe, stay tuned here & visit https://www.uspis.gov/holiday-readiness/ #USPIS #Holidays #PackageSafety

12/15/2020

#USPIS News: Postal Inspectors assist with indictment of man who bought Maserati with COVID jobless relief money: https://www.uspis.gov/news/

12/15/2020

NOW OPEN! A hiring portal for Postal Police Officers in select locations is now OPEN! To apply: https://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htm #Hiring #USPIS

Address

475 L'Enfant Plz SW
Washington D.C., DC
20024

General information

Founded by Benjamin Franklin, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service has a successful history of fighting criminals who attack and misuse our nation’s postal system. Postal Inspectors — authorized by Congress to enforce nearly 200 federal statutes related to crimes involving the U.S. Mail and postal system — safeguard every aspect of the mail.

Telephone

(877) 876-2455

Website

https://www.uspis.gov

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Videos

U. S. Postal Inspection Service Fireworks PSA

U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Holiday Package Safety - Monitor Front Door PSA

U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Holiday Package Safety - Special Services Tip PSA

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U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Holiday Package Safety - Unattended Packages Tip PSA

U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Holiday Package Safety - Customize Delivery Tip PSA

U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Holiday Package Safety - Hold Mail Tip PSA

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U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Operation Protect Veterans - Veterans Scam PSA

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U.S. Postal Inspection Svc - Brushing Scam PSA.mp4

U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Grandparents Scam PSA.mp4

U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Work at Home Reshipping Scams.mp4

U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Sweepstakes Scams

U.S. Postal Inspection Service Recruitment - Advancement

U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Recruitment - Adventure

Looking for adventure? A LIMITED HIRING application window for POSTAL INSPECTOR POSITIONS ONLY is now OPEN until 10 a.m. CENTRAL TIME Saturday, July 18. For complete info/to apply, visit https://uspis.gov/limited-hiring-window-2020/ #USPIS #Hiring

Today, we pause to remember Postal Inspector Robert F. Jones, Jr., who died in the line of duty on July 14, 2000 #USPIS #OfficerDown #RIP

U.S. Postal Inspection Service LIMITED HIRING Application Window For POSTAL INSPECTOR POSITIONS ONLY NOW OPEN

NOW OPEN: A LIMITED HIRING application window for POSTAL INSPECTOR POSITIONS ONLY is now OPEN until 10 a.m. CENTRAL TIME Saturday, July 18. For complete info/to apply, visit https://www.uspis.gov/limited-hiring-window-2020/ #USPIS #Hiring

U.S. Postal Inspection Service LIMITED Hiring Window Opening

A LIMITED HIRING application window for POSTAL INSPECTOR POSITIONS ONLY will open 10 a.m. CENTRAL TIME Monday, July 13 until 10 a.m. CENTRAL TIME Saturday, July 18. For complete info/to apply, visit https://www.uspis.gov/limited-hiring-window-2020/ #USPIS #Hiring

U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Mailbox Vandalism PSA

Thinking of celebrating the 4th by putting fireworks in mailboxes? Don't do it! It's a federal crime. For more info: https://www.uspis.gov/news/scam-article/mailbox-vandalism/ #USPIS #July4th

U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Foreign Lottery Scams PSA

Tempted to play a foreign lottery? You might just lose it all. For more info on this & other scams, visit https://www.uspis.gov/news/scam-article/international-lottery-scams/

We remember Postal Police Officer Michael J. Healy, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on June 21, 1981. #RIP #USPIS

U.S. Postal Inspection Service Personal Protective Equipment Scams PSA

SCAM ALERT: Scammers are taking advantage of COVID-19 to hoard/sell personal protective equipment (PPE) at outrageous prices. If you are aware of any company offering PPE at inflated prices or who doesn't deliver the goods, please contact us (800-876-2455; https://www.uspis.gov/report/). Please share this with your followers. #USPIS #Coronavirus

Our Story

Official U.S. Postal Inspection Service Facebook. Account not monitored 24/7. For emergencies, call 911. USPIS Social Media Guidelines: http://bit.do/USPIS U.S. Postal Service Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/11nFzx9