Los Angeles once again led in the “dog bite/dog incident” 2024 data, 77, once again followed in order by Houston, Chicago and St. Louis. Image: Jaromir Chalabala/shutterstock.com
By: FEDweek StaffDog attacks on letter carriers increased by some 300 to above 6,000 in 2024 following an increase of some 500 in 2023, the USPS has said, adding that while carriers are trained in avoiding and responding to them, the main responsibility lies with the owners since “almost all of these attacks were preventable.”
Los Angeles once again led in the “dog bite/dog incident” 2024 data, 77, once again followed in order by Houston, Chicago and St. Louis. By state, the largest numbers again were in California, Texas and Ohio.
“Even dogs that have never shown signs of aggression can react in ways their owners don’t expect. They can act without warning on their instinct to protect their owners and their owners’ property. Dogs may attack not only to defend their territory, but also when they feel startled, anxious or unwell. It’s not just about bad or aggressive dogs — it’s about unpredictable moments,” it said.
Owners “could be held liable for medical expenses, repayment of lost work hours, uniform replacement and more, all of which can run into the thousands of dollars. And if a carrier feels threatened by a dog, the Postal Service can and will stop delivering mail to that house — and even an entire neighborhood if a roaming dog is not properly restrained and the area is deemed unsafe,” a blog item said.
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