How do I contact a local postal inspector?
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
- Contact: Contact the Postal Inspection Service.
- Local Offices: Find Your Local Postal Inspection Service Office.
- Toll Free: 1-877-876-2455.
- Popular Services from U.S. Postal Inspection Service. File a Complaint.
How do postal inspectors investigate?
Collecting and Analyzing Evidence. The Postal Inspection Service maintains a world-class crime laboratory where forensic scientists conduct examinations on questioned documents; analyze fingerprints, narcotics and physical evidence; and provide digital evidence support.
What does a postal inspector do?
Postal Inspectors are federal law enforcement agents with investigative jurisdiction in all criminal matters involving the integrity and security of the U.S. Postal Service®. Postal Inspectors investigate criminal, civil, and administrative violations of mail-related laws.
Who is the current US postal inspector?
Tammy L. Whitcomb
The current USPS inspector general is Tammy L. Whitcomb, who was appointed by the governors of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service on November 29, 2018.
How much power do Postal Inspectors have?
39 CFR § 233.1 – Arrest and investigative powers of Postal Inspectors. § 233.1 Arrest and investigative powers of Postal Inspectors. (5) Make seizures of property as provided by law. (ii) The Inspection Service will investigate all allegations of violations of postal laws or misconduct by all other persons.
Are Postal Inspectors federal agents?
1. What are Postal Inspectors? Postal Inspectors are federal law enforcement agents responsible for enforcing more than 200 federal statutes involving crimes against the United States Postal Service, the U.S. Mail and its customers. 2.
How many US Postal Inspectors are there?
1,200 postal inspectors
As of 2019, there are about 1,200 postal inspectors, who are authorized to carry weapons, make arrests, execute federal search warrants, and serve subpoenas.
Who is in charge of the postmaster?
Louis DeJoy
Louis DeJoy is the 75th Postmaster General of the United States and the Chief Executive Officer of the world’s largest postal organization. Appointed by the Governors of the Postal Service, DeJoy began his tenure as Postmaster General in June 2020.
Why has my mail stopped coming?
Delivery service may be suspended when there is an immediate threat (including, but not limited to, threats due to loose animals) to the delivery employee, mail security, or postal property. Delivery service may be temporarily withdrawn when animals interfere with our ability to complete mail delivery.
How many U.S. Postal Inspectors are there?
Are Postal Inspectors federal employees?
What are Postal Inspectors? Postal Inspectors are federal law enforcement agents responsible for enforcing more than 200 federal statutes involving crimes against the United States Postal Service, the U.S. Mail and its customers. 2.