This report is constructed using two critical resources. Open-source news reports provide valuable insights into context and motive. We then aggregate those individual events with official government statistics from organizations including the USPIS, ATF, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to provide a holistic view of the mail threat landscape.
Key Findings
increase in mail incidents on average over prior year
mail incidents reported in the US by USPIS and ATF
mail items subject to USPIS forensics exam
suspect items sent in letters and small parcels
mail threats per day eliciting USPIS or ATF response
Alex was previously the Founder and CEO of FST, an MIT spin-out company developing advanced sensors acquired by NYSE: CTS. He holds over a dozen patents, two R&D100 awards, and is the author of over forty refereed publications. Alex received his B.S. degree from Kansas State University and S.M. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.
Will is a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Army, where he earned a Bronze Star with Valor as a Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician. He managed thousands of full-spectrum EOD operations and directed VIP security support for eight U.S. Presidents over the course of his military career. As RaySecur's Chief Security Officer, he consults with customers to evaluate and strengthen their mail security strategies through risk assessments and implementation of standard operating procedures.
Codyis a former U.S. Postal Inspector with specialized expertise in HAZMAT response, biohazard response, forensic sampling, and IED recognition and response. He played a key role in the development of the USPIS IED program for USPIS National Headquarters and provided training to Dangerous Mail Specialists. Cody's extensive experience as a Dangerous Mail Inspector involved investigating numerous high-profile cases including incidents involving white-powder letters addressed to U.S. Presidents and U.S. State Governors.
David Hale is a resident expert and trainer in narcotics and illicit drug detection in the EODSecur services team.He partners with corrections facilities across the country to assist in their mail screening operations to find dangerous substances and contraband in inmate mail.Before joining RaySecur, David was a decorated law enforcement officer, where he worked on narcotics investigations, led special response teams, and was selected to be a member of the Federal Organized Crime and Drug Task Force.During his tenure, he frequently engaged with correction facilities on drug smuggling and trafficking investigations within the prisons.
Rebecca LaFosse brings diverse law enforcement skills to the EODSecur services team.With over ten years of experience as a narcotics detective, she led many drug-related undercover investigations while also being active in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s pill diversion task force.She was one of the first law enforcement officers in her state authorized to purchase narcotics over social media platforms taking cases in new directions.With numerous instructor certifications under her belt, she supports correction facilities in their mail screening efforts to stop illicit drugs and contraband smuggled in the mail and deploy best-practice processes and training.
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