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June 4, 2024

“Don’t let your dog bite the hand that serves you”
USPS to Host Dog Bite Awareness Week

Dog bite awareness

What:

USPS District Manager Diane Ingland hosts a live demonstration during National Dog Bite Awareness Week, featuring professional dog trainer Hector Hernandez and USPS Safety Specialist James Anderson discussing safety programs and raising awareness of the impacts of dog bites on postal employees and the public we serve.

Who:

Diane Ingland, District Manager, Arkansas-Oklahoma District
Marcia Titus, Postmaster, Oklahoma City
Diana Landry, Manager, Customer Services, Westside Station
James Anderson, Safety Specialist, USPS
Hector Hernandez, Professional Dog Trainer

When:

Thursday, June 6, 2024, 7:30 a.m.
Media only: RSVP to kanickewa.p.johnson@usps.gov by 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Where:

Westside Station Post Office, 4025 W. Reno Ave., Oklahoma City, OK, 73125

RSVP:

Attendees are encouraged to register at: usps.com/horsesstamps.

Background:

Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 5,800 cases last year. Specifically, in 2023, more than 81 postal employees in the state of Oklahoma were bitten, with 12 of those occurring in Oklahoma City. As part of the USPS 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the organization is offering crucial information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery and ensure the safety of our employees.

The campaign begins on Sunday, June 2, and runs through Sunday, June 9. This year’s theme is “Don’t let your dog bite the hand that serves you.” Spread the news of the campaign with the hashtag #dogbiteawareness.

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The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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