Here are the cities where dogs bite postal workers most in new jersey

Here Are the Cities Where Dogs Bite Postal Workers Most in New Jersey

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June 3, 2024
U.S. Postal Service Launches National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign

NEW JERSEY — The United States Postal Service (USPS) has reported over 5,800 dog attacks on its employees last year. In response, the USPS is initiating the 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign starting Sunday, June 2, through Sunday, June 9, aimed at promoting safety during mail delivery.

This year’s campaign theme is “Don’t let your dog bite the hand that serves you,” and it is supported by the hashtag #dogbiteawareness. Leeann Theriault, USPS Manager of Employee Safety and Health Awareness, highlighted the daily risks letter carriers face, emphasizing the campaign’s role in fostering responsible pet ownership and preventing dog bites.

Below are dog bite incidents by city:

CY23
New Jersey by City# of DOG BITE/DOG
ELIZABETH6
PLAINFIELD5
NEWARK4
CLIFTON4
CAMDEN4
RIVERTON3
PARSIPPANY3
MOUNT LAUREL3
BLOOMFIELD3
ATLANTIC CITY3
VINELAND2
WOODBINE2
STRATFORD2
SUMMIT2
RIVERSIDE2
SHORT HILLS2
ROCHELLE PARK2
RED BANK2
PLEASANTVILLE2
RAHWAY2
MARGATE CITY2
LINDEN2
LIVINGSTON2
MILLBURN2
ELMWOOD PARK2
CRANFORD2
BRICK2
CHATHAM2
WOODBURY1
WAYNE1
WILLINGBORO1
WESTWOOD1
TRENTON1
TOMS RIVER1
SOMERVILLE1
SOUTH HACKENSACK1
SPRINGFIELD1
SWEDESBORO1
SOUTH ORANGE1
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON1
SOUTH PLAINFIELD1
SPARTA1
SOMERS POINT1
SAYREVILLE1
SCOTCH PLAINS1
RINGOES1
SEWELL1
RIVERVALE1
ROSELLE1
PENNSVILLE1
PASSAIC1
ORANGE1
PERTH AMBOY1
PATERSON1
PISCATAWAY1
MULLICA HILL1
MOORESTOWN1
MONTCLAIR1
NEPTUNE1
OLD BRIDGE1
MIDDLESEX1
LITTLE FALLS1
KENDALL PARK1
KENILWORTH1
JACKSON1
GLEN ROCK1
GIBBSTOWN1
HOBOKEN1
HOWELL1
DUNELLEN1
FRANKLIN1
EAST BRUNSWICK1
FAIR LAWN1
FREEHOLD1
EDISON1
ELMER1
EAST HANOVER1
FLORHAM PARK1
ENGLEWOOD1
CLEMENTON1
CINNAMINSON1
COLUMBIA1
CLIFFSIDE PARK1
BRIDGEWATER1
BURLINGTON1
BORDENTOWN1
ANNANDALE1
BELFORD1
BELMAR1
ASBURY PARK1

The campaign provides guidelines to dog owners on how to avoid conflicts between their pets and mail carriers. Suggestions include keeping dogs inside, behind a fence, away from the door, or on a leash when carriers are expected. It also advises on using the Informed Delivery service to predict mail arrival times.

Financial repercussions of dog attacks are significant, with the average insurance claim costing $64,555. Dog owners may be liable for various costs if a postal worker is injured. USPS promotes preventive measures such as secure containment of pets and warns of mail service suspension in cases of safety concerns.

Training for letter carriers includes techniques to mitigate dog attacks, such as making non-threatening noises and using barriers to prevent bites. Tara Snyder, a letter carrier, stresses the unpredictability of dogs, advocating for additional precautions like securing doors to prevent dogs from escaping and attacking.

The USPS also highlighted that in 2023, New Jersey recorded 135 postal dog bite incidents. The campaign aims to reduce these numbers by raising awareness among dog owners about the importance of managing their pets to ensure safe mail delivery.

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