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USPS And USPIS Continue Nationwide Campaign to Combat Postal Crime and Protect Postal Employees

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S Postal Service (USPS) and U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced an update on Project Safe Delivery, a joint initiative to protect postal employees and secure the nation's mail and packages. The initiative was launched in May 2023 in direct response to rising crime across the nation that has led to increased threats and attacks on letter carriers and mail theft incidents.

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Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced an update on Project Safe Delivery, a joint initiative to protect postal employees and secure the nation's mail and packages.
In February, USPIS completed a second law enforcement surge in San Francisco as a part of this nationwide effort by USPIS and USPS to protect both postal employees and the integrity of the postal system.
"We have been unrelenting in our pursuit of criminals who target postal employees and the U.S. Mail.
These operations have advanced our investigations, secured postal assets, and raised awareness among postal employees about steps they can take to protect their safety."

FTC and Partners Kick Off National Consumer Protection Week 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

As part of National Consumer Protection Week (NPCW), the Federal Trade Commission and its partners, including consumer organizations, national advocacy organizations, and other federal, state, and local government agencies will participate in several virtual and in-person events on issues such as avoiding scams, protecting people against identity theft, and reporting fraud for people in all communities.

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As part of National Consumer Protection Week (NPCW), the Federal Trade Commission and its partners, including consumer organizations, national advocacy organizations, and other federal, state, and local government agencies will participate in several virtual and in-person events on issues such as avoiding scams, protecting people against identity theft, and reporting fraud for people in all communities.
During the week of March 2-8, 2024, the FTC and NCPW partners will host and participate in social media events, podcasts, webinars, and other events to help people understand their consumer rights and avoid fraud, scams, and identity theft.

Saturday, March 2 & Sunday, March 3
Monday, March 4
Tuesday, March 5
Wednesday, March 6
Thursday, March 7
Friday, March 8
For information on how to get involved, visit ftc.gov/NCPW.

Former Central Intelligence Agency Chief of Staff Named to RaySecur Board of Advisors

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Rick's 24 years of leadership experience within the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Department of State will provide RaySecur with valuable insights into evolving threats and the security needs of government agencies.

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Rick's 24 years of leadership experience within the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Department of State will provide RaySecur with valuable insights into evolving threats and the security needs of government agencies.
Mail security incidents targeting U.S. government entities have increased over the past few years, both domestically and internationally.
"I'm excited to partner with RaySecur as we work to continue shaping the face of government and corporate security.
"We're honored to have Rick join RaySecur's advisory board," said Alex Sappok, Ph.D., CEO of RaySecur.

ACAMS The Assembly Las Vegas Brings Together More than 130 Experts to Fight Crypto Crime, Money Laundering, Sanctions Evasion, and the Abuse of AI

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Monday, August 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, August 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACAMS, a leading membership organization dedicated to supporting anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals around the world, is pleased to announce that its flagship Las Vegas conference is back and bigger than ever. Beginning on October 2nd, attendees of The Assembly Las Vegas conference will hear AFC guidance on the most urgent financial-crime threats and challenges facing the private sector today, including a deep dive into the compliance obligations raised by ransomware attacks, case studies on recent large-scale healthcare and crypto frauds, and a look at the evolving sanctions risks related to the international expansion of Russia's paramilitary unit The Wagner Group.

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The Assembly Las Vegas is more than a unique three-day event designed to educate and upskill participants engaged in AFC work.
This year, we will also be presenting Lifetime Achievement awards to three pioneers of the AFC sector."
Whether they're attending in-person or virtually, participants will be able to view panels in real-time or watch on-demand content that will be made available for 90 days following the conference.
The complete program for The Assembly Las Vegas can be found here .

2023 Dangerous Goods Symposium to Examine Hazmat Shipping Issues

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Labelmaster , the leading provider of products, services and technology for the safe and compliant transport of dangerous goods (DG) and hazardous materials (hazmat), today announced the key session topics for its 18th annual Dangerous Goods Symposium , in Chicago, September 6-7, 2023.

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Labelmaster , the leading provider of products, services and technology for the safe and compliant transport of dangerous goods (DG) and hazardous materials (hazmat), today announced the key session topics for its 18th annual Dangerous Goods Symposium , in Chicago, September 6-7, 2023.
E-commerce: The rise of e-commerce has brought with it many compliance challenges for businesses shipping DG.
This panel of retailers, carriers and logistics providers will examine the challenges and best practices for safely and compliantly shipping goods in today’s online retail environment.
“Shipping dangerous goods – from perfumes and cleaning solutions to medical devices and EV batteries – has become increasingly challenging due to complex regulations and ongoing supply chain issues,” said Robert Finn, vice president, Labelmaster.

USPS, Postal Inspection Service Roll Out Expanded Crime Prevention Measures To Crack Down on Mail Theft, Enhance Employee Safety and Strengthen Consumer Protections

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Friday, May 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Postal Service (Postal Service) and United States Postal Inspection Service (Postal Inspection Service) today announced expanded actions to protect Postal employees and the security of the nation's mail and packages as threats and attacks on letter carriers and mail fraud incidents have escalated concurrently with a national rise in crime. The Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service held a joint briefing for Congress members and staff on these efforts on May 11, 2023.

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The Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service held a joint briefing for Congress members and staff on these efforts on May 11, 2023.
The Postal Service and the Postal Inspection Service are also increasing Arrow Key accountability reviews in select high Postal crime areas.
The Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service will continue to adapt to evolving security threats and implement expanded measures to safeguard Postal employees and preserve the security of the mail that Postal Service customers expect and deserve.
Additionally, individuals are encouraged to report allegations of Postal Service employee misconduct, including attempts to corrupt a Postal Service employee, to the USPS OIG at 1-888-877-7644 or www.uspsoig.gov .

ACAMS Law Enforcement Seminar Spotlights Investigative Strategies for Financial-Crime Cases

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its efforts to support investigators on the frontlines of the fight against illicit finance, ACAMS will host a special two-day, fully virtual training event for its 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Anti-Financial Crime Seminar.

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WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its efforts to support investigators on the frontlines of the fight against illicit finance, ACAMS will host a special two-day, fully virtual training event for its 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Anti-Financial Crime Seminar.
Beginning on March 28th, attendees will learn investigative strategies from high-level representatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), U.S.
Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), U.S. Secret Service (USSS), and other organizations and offices from across the United States.
“In the global battle against illicit finance, there is no community more important than the men and women in law enforcement who use financial intelligence to dismantle criminal networks,” said ACAMS CEO Scott Liles.

NICB's 'The Informer' Focuses on Staggering Rise in Auto Crime

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

DES PLAINES, Ill., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, announces the release of its new issue of The NICB Informer publication.

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The Summer edition focuses on the nationwide surge in auto crime.
Within the issue, NICB details its efforts to fight auto crime with data, digs deeper into vehicle crime statistics with the latest ForeCASTSM Report, and informs readers about emerging crimes related to automobiles, including gasoline theft.
"Nowhere has the escalation of crime across the nation been more apparent than with auto crime," said David Glawe, president and CEO of the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
Auto crime comes in many different forms, from violent carjackings to stolen vehicles to catalytic converter thefts.

RaySecur Launches T-Suite Image Processing Platform Ahead of ISC West

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

LAS VEGAS, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySecur™, a security imaging company with the world's first DHS Safety Act-designated T-ray desktop scanner for mail and package threat detection, today launched its T-SuiteTM Image Processing Suite for MailSecur® scanners. The software platform upgrade provides customers with a more dynamic and accurate real-time 4D imaging experience. RaySecur will demonstrate the new capabilities at ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition) on March 22-25, at booth #21125, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

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The software platform upgrade provides customers with a more dynamic and accurate real-time 4D imaging experience.
RaySecur will demonstrate the new capabilities at ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition) on March 22-25, at booth #21125, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
The T-Suite update produces higher frame rates that enhance image realism and sharpen object edges for better detection.
MailSecur is a registered trademark and RaySecur, EODSecur, SecurTone,MailSecurConnect,4D-AI, andT-Suiteare trademarks of RaySecur Inc. in the United States.

RaySecur Releases 2021 Annual Mail Threat Report Analyzing Public-facing Mail-borne Attacks

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySecur , a security imaging company with the world's first DHS Safety Act-designated millimeter wave (mmWave) desktop scanner for mail and package threat detection, today announces the release of the 2021 Annual Mail Threat Report .

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySecur , a security imaging company with the world's first DHS Safety Act-designated millimeter wave (mmWave) desktop scanner for mail and package threat detection, today announces the release of the 2021 Annual Mail Threat Report .
The 2021 report data reflects the ongoing global discord and conflicts that have resulted from COVID lockdowns, vaccination mandates, and other societal stressors.
Mail security is often overlooked, even though in 2021 the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) analyzed 263,000 pieces of suspicious mail and investigated more than 6,300 mail threat incidents.
To register, visit raysecur.com/webinar .The 2021 Annual Mail ThreatReportis available for download here .