Operational Manual for the Investigation of Environmental and Urban Offenses using (UAS): a Technical-Legal Guide for Local Police
Keywords:
Local Police, unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), environmental and urban enforcement, Digital evidence, Data protectionSynopsis

Editore: EUC - Edizioni Università di Cassino
Series: Miscellaneous
Pages: 66
Language: Italian
Abstract: This paper analyses the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) by Local Police authorities in territorial monitoring and in the detection of environmental and urban planning violations. It provides a legal and operational framework for drone-based enforcement activities, outlining their regulatory basis within administrative law, criminal procedure and national and European aviation regulations. Particular attention is devoted to the evidentiary value of images and data collected through UAS, the conditions for their admissibility in administrative and judicial proceedings, and the need to preserve digital evidence through a proper chain of custody. The study also addresses data protection issues related to aerial surveillance activities, highlighting the principles of lawfulness, proportionality and data minimisation under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). The work is intended as a technical and training tool aimed at promoting a lawful and effective use of UAS technologies in environmental and territorial protection.
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