U.S. Postal Inspection Service

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In 2009, 6 officers from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were assaulted, 3 of whom were injured. Of these officers, 1 was injured with a firearm and 2 were injured with other weapons.

Type of activity

Officers from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service were performing the following activities at the time they were attacked:

4 officers were conducting investigations or searches.
2 officers were on patrol or guard duty.

Weapons

Weapons that were used against the U.S. Postal Inspection Service officers during the attacks include the following:

3 officers were attacked with personal weapons.
2 officers were attacked with vehicles.
1 officer was attacked with a firearm.

Dispositional information

In the attacks on U.S. Postal Inspection Service officers, law enforcement authorities identified 7 offenders:

6 suspects were awaiting trial.
1 suspect was found guilty.