The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the federal law enforcement arm of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), is working around the clock to keep the more than 15 billion mail pieces expected to be mailed this holiday season safe. But, package senders and recipients can help. The Inspection Service advises everyone shipping gifts this season needs to be aware and alert, and they are offering these five tips to help:

1. Don’t leave delivered mail and packages unattended. Just as wallets and purses shouldn’t be left on the front seat of an unlocked car overnight, mail and packages shouldn’t be...