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Home LEOKA 2013 Federal Officers Killed and Assaulted Federal Officers by Department U.S. Postal Inspection Service

U.S. Postal Inspection Service

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In 2013, 3 officers from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were assaulted, but none of these officers were injured.

Type of activity

At the time they were attacked, 2 of the officers from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were conducting investigations or searches, and 1 officer was making an arrest or serving a summons.

Weapons

One U.S. Postal Inspection Service officer was attacked with a knife or other cutting instrument, 1 officer was assaulted with a vehicle, and 1 officer was assaulted with another type of weapon.

Dispositional information

Law enforcement authorities identified 3 offenders in the attacks on U.S. Postal Inspection Service officers. All 3 offenders were found guilty.