USPS: HEIGHTENED SECURITY MEASURES

HEIGHTENED SECURITY MEASURES. The federal government has increased the threat level from Yellow or “elevated” to Orange or “high risk” for all mass transit systems — including regional and intercity passenger rail, subway and metropolitan bus systems in the United States. This is being done out of an abundance of caution following yesterday’s bombings in London.

As a result of the increased risk level, USPS employees have been asked to increase their attention to security of the mail, postal facilities and vehicles and to exercise caution in performance of their duties. This includes taking extra care when accepting mail at the counter and exercising caution when collecting and delivering mail. Carriers and other employees are asked to report immediately any suspicious mail items to Postal Inspectors and local law enforcement officials.