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In 2011, 7 officers from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were assaulted, and 2 of these officers were injured. 

Type of activity

Officers from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were performing the following activities at the time they were attacked:

• 4 officers were on patrol or guard duty.
• 3 officers were performing other duties.

Weapons

Personal weapons such as hands, fists, or feet were used against all 7 U.S. Postal Inspection Service officers during the attacks.

Dispositional information

In the attacks on U.S. Postal Inspection Service officers, law enforcement authorities identified 7 offenders, and of these:

• 4 were found guilty.
• 2 were awaiting trial.
• 1 was found incompetent to stand trial.