Postal Bulletin advises how to keep the “Internet of Things” secure

June 27, 2024 Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published June 27, offers advice on how to keep internet-connected devices — known as the Internet of Things — secure. What do smart TVs, fitness equipment, and home security systems all have in common? They can all be internet-enabled. This technology, known as the “Internet of Things,” refers…

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Postal Bulletin spotlights the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program

June 13, 2024 Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published June 13, takes a look at the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program, which honors employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. Updates to the organization’s policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with…

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USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, June 2–9, 2024

Don’t let your dog bite the hand that serves you. (#dogbiteawareness) Sponsored by the United States Postal ServiceÂź, the National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign is a public service campaign that offers safety tips and emphasizes the need for increased owner responsibility in the prevention of dog attacks. The Postal Service™ reports that dog attacks are…

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USPS: Mailbox Improvement Week begins Sunday, May 19

May 19, 2024 The Postal Service is encouraging customers to spruce up their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, which begins Sunday, May 19. Mailboxes should be fully operational, able to protect mail from the weather, safe to use, conveniently located and neat in appearance. They should also be large enough to support the customer’s daily…

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Postal Bulletin focuses on Mailbox Improvement Week, May 19–25, 2024

Each year, the Postal Service designates the third full week of May as “Mailbox Improvement Week” to encourage customers on city motorized, rural, or contract delivery service routes (formerly highway contract box delivery routes) to examine and, where necessary, improve the appearance of their mailboxes. Neat, attractive mailboxes make a significant contribution to the appearance…

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Postal Bulletin: Your 2024 Election Mail and Political Mail Guide

Background The 2024 election season is underway, and the Postal Service is geared up for the elections, including numerous congressional, gubernatorial, state, and local races. Thus, proper handling of Election Mail and Political Mail is critical, especially as more voters turn to the mail to participate in the electoral process. The Postal Service’s plans are…

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Postal Bulletin covers Heat Illness Prevention Program

March 21, 2024 Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published March 21, details the Postal Service’s Heat Illness Prevention Program. Updates to the organization’s policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. Postal Bulletin – March 21, 2024

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Postal Bulletin covers smishing, vishing

March 7, 2024 Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published March 7, explains the ongoing threat of smishing and vishing. Updates to the organization’s policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. Source: USPS Postal Bulletin – March 7, 2024

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