United States Postal Inspection Service

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Definition

Proper noun * The primary law enforcement and security agency of the United States Postal Service: The United States Postal Inspection Service is a federal law enforcement organization responsible for protecting the U.S. Postal Service, its employees, infrastructure, and customers. Its duties include investigating crimes involving the mail, such as mail fraud, mail theft, and prohibited mailings.

Usage
  • The term "United States Postal Inspection Service" is used as a singular proper noun to refer to the specific agency. It is often preceded by the definite article "the."
  • In formal and legal contexts, the full name is used. In more informal contexts, it is commonly shortened to "Postal Inspection Service" or "Postal Inspectors."
Examples
  • As a subject: "The United States Postal Inspection Service investigates cases of identity theft conducted through the mail."
  • As an object: "The fraudulent scheme was reported to the United States Postal Inspection Service."
  • With a possessive: "The United States Postal Inspection Service's jurisdiction covers any crime involving the postal system."
Advanced Usage
  • The agency is headed by the Chief Postal Inspector.
  • Its law enforcement officers are called Postal Inspectors. They are federal agents with arrest authority.
  • The agency operates the Postal Police Force, which provides physical security for postal facilities.
Variants and Related Words
  • Postal Inspection Service: The most common shortened form of the full name.
  • U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS): An official abbreviated form.
  • Postal Inspectors: Refers to the special agents who work for the agency.
  • Mail Fraud: A primary type of crime investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service.
Synonyms
  • Postal police (though this is less precise and more commonly refers to the uniformed security branch).
  • There are no direct synonyms, as it is a unique federal agency. Descriptive phrases include "the law enforcement arm of the Postal Service" or "postal law enforcement."
Related Phrases
  • "Contact the Postal Inspectors": A common public advisory when someone suspects a crime involving the mail.
  • "Under investigation by the Postal Inspection Service": A phrase used in legal and journalistic contexts to indicate the agency is conducting an inquiry.
Noun
  1. the primary law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service

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