The Postal Service is reminding employees that they have a duty to protect the sanctity of the mail.
USPS delivers important items such as medications, bills, payments, gifts for loved ones and other items of value to customers who put their trust in the organization.
Each letter and package should be treated with care and respect. Letters and packages should be delivered to their destination on time and untampered with.
USPS employees who delay, destroy, steal or rifle through mail may face administrative action — including removal from employment — and criminal prosecution.
Carriers who are having trouble delivering on their assigned routes should speak with a supervisor.
Mail tampering of any kind should be reported to the USPS Office of Inspector General.
Employees with questions can email the USPS Ethics Office or call 202-268-6346.
