### Question
How does the law define Postal Service?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 12*, **Postal Service** is defined as:

> the United States Postal Service established under title 39, and every officer and employee of that Service, whether or not such officer or employee has taken the oath of office

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 12*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

