Quote Originally Posted by Bogart
First of all putting letter in someones mail box with out a postage stamp is a federal offense. All you have to do is contact the postmaster general and file a formal complaint. Second of all the stupid bitch shouldn't have tol you her husband was a cop and that's how she got the information so fast. This is a criminal offense. Cops are not allowed to look up anyones's information unless it involves a case they are working on, then they are not permitted under federal law to share that information with anyone. Contact the DA's office and file a formal complaint. Also file a formal complaint with the Chief of Police, he is obligated to turn it in to Internal Affairs who is require to do a through investigation and report any violations to the State.
There needs to be a little reality check here.

Depositing unstamped mail only results having a fine levied. It is not punishable by jail.

Misuse of government property or information can be punishable up to 5 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines. However imprisonment is unlikely, because they are by far more serious violations committed everyday with the mishandling of confidential information and property. In most cases, all they do is revoke any clearance they have. Maybe a fine levied. They save prison for the serious cases, like espionage.

Personally I think the officer and the person who was responsible for safeguarding the information should be fired. When dealing with any source of confidential information, it's a matter of public trust.

However, the officer is only an accessory to the harassment, knowingly or unknowingly. It's an internal affairs matter. Which is why you are better off calling the police.

Any civil action you should speak with a lawyer who would have more knowledge of which channels you should approach. Personally I don't think it's a clear cut case for civil action.