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: 64
Language: Italian
Abstract: This manual is conceived as both a technical-operational and a training tool, aimed at promoting the lawful and effective use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in inspection and enforcement activities, with particular reference to environmental and urban planning violations. Developed within the research and training initiatives promoted by the Department of Economics and Law of the Università degli Studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale, the volume seeks to provide an up-to-date legal and operational guide for the use of drones by Local Police commands, officers, and officials engaged in territorial surveillance and landscape protection. Structured into four parts, the work adopts an integrated approach that combines the analysis of the regulatory framework with practical intervention models, standardised procedures, and operational fact sheets designed for immediate application. Particular attention is devoted to the evidentiary value of images and data acquired through UAS, the conditions governing their admissibility in administrative and judicial proceedings, and the need to ensure the integrity of digital evidence through a proper chain of custody. The volume also addresses data protection issues, to which an entire section is dedicated. The overall aim is to reconcile legal rigor with operational effectiveness, in support of professionals involved in the protection of the environment and the territory.
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