What constitutes a violation of mail security?

A violation of mail security primarily involves actions that compromise the integrity, confidentiality, or reliability of mail handling. Failing to deliver the mail directly undermines the essential function of mail services, ensuring that items reach their intended recipients in a timely and secure manner. Such an action can lead to lost items, disrupted communications, and potential breaches of sensitive information, thereby constituting a clear violation of mail security practices.

Misplacing customer packages, though problematic, may not always directly violate mail security depending on the circumstances, such as whether proper protocols were followed prior to the misplacement. Similarly, inaccuracies in communication about mail policies could affect customer satisfaction or compliance but do not pose an immediate risk to mail security itself. Collecting mail on time is crucial for efficient service, but it does not directly correlate with security violations in the same substantial way as delivery failures.