"The Postal Inspectors and You"

If questioned by a U.S. postal inspector about your conduct, even if you believe you are not guilty of any wrongdoing, it is suggested that you do the following:

1. Remain calm.

2. Correctly identify yourself if asked to do so.

3. Do not refuse to cooperate, but do not answer anything that will indicate you are guilty of a crime. Anything you say or write in a statement can be used against you. If suspected of a crime, do not complete or sign a written statement.

4. Do not physically resist arrest or a search of your person or property.

5. Read aloud to the postal inspector(s) the statement below, which you should clip out and retain in your wallet.

6. Remain silent until you have consulted your NAPUS representative or an attorney. Remember, if suspected of something criminal, you do not have to sign anything or answer questions without a representative present. These are your rights under the U.S. Constitution.

7. Do not take a polygraph (lie detector) test. You may be the type of person who does not get an accurate reading, and an inaccurate reading could lead to false assumptions of guilt.


Statement to be Read to Postal Inspectors

I request to talk to my NAPUS representative before answering any additional questions. If I am a suspect in a criminal matter, please so advise me. If so, I wish to contact an attorney.

(His/Her) name is:__________________________________

Telephone Number: ( ___ ) - ___ - ____

If I am under arrest, I request you to so advise me and inform me of the reason or reasons.

I will not resist arrest.

I do not consent to a search of my person or property. However, I will not physically resist or obstruct such a search. If you have a search warrant, I request to see it at this time.

I will cooperate with you fully, but I do not waive any of my rights, including the right to remain silent. I will not sign a wavier-of-rights form, nor admit or deny any allegations, nor make any written or oral statement unless my attorney and/or NAPUS representative are personally present and so advise me.