How to Find People Convicted of Postal Crimes
In 2007, postal inspectors arrested more than 9,000 suspects for crimes involving the mail or against the U.S. Postal Service, according to an annual report done by the United States Postal Inspection Service. Finding people who have committed postal crimes can be easier than those who commit other common crimes, such as car theft, simply because there are fewer offenders. The Freedom Of Information Act allows all American citizens the right to view crime reports by government-owned agencies, so you can obtain postal crime information by making a formal request at a local police station.
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Gather details to describe what postal offense you are looking for, such as the type of offense and the location. The more details you have, the easier it will be for the information officer at the police station to search the records.
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Make a request for the names of the offenders with the police department. Some police departments have online forms you can fill out for information requests, while others require a walk-in.
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Wait approximately two weeks. Some departments may take longer to obtain the file. If you feel that they have not responded in a timely manner, you can write an official request under the Freedom of Information Act that requires the information officer to respond within 20 business days.
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Tips & Warnings
Sensitive information about crimes, such as the names of people involved, can sometimes be protected by the police for various reasons. If you find that names have been removed from the file, ask why.
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