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House to Probe Limits Put on Postal Cops Protecting the Mail

By BOB HENNELLY
Posted 8/24/20

The House of Representatives Oversight Committee is investigating concerns raised by the union which represents the U.S. Postal Police Officers that their ability to protect the U.S. mail in transit, heading into this fall's election, is being stymied by U.S. Postal Service management.

U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, chair of the committee, said in a statement. "The Oversight Committee is carefully reviewing reports of recent limitations placed on the longstanding duties of Postal Police Officers, including their impacts on the secure transit of mail. As we prepare for a historic increase in mail-in ballots in November's election, we must use every tool available to ensure a smooth and secure process."

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