Bottom-up risk management: on-sight sentinels and their authorisation profiles

Bottom-up risk management can be achieved through the use of on-sight sentinels, operational figures that monitor the territory and provide real-time alerts. This contribution focuses on the authorisation profiles related to their establishment and operation, analysing the European and national regulatory framework. In particular, issues relating to the granting of authorisations, the regulation of competences and the technical and training requirements necessary to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of their activities are examined. The legal implications of data collection and management by non-institutional parties are also examined, with reference to privacy protection and liability for errors or omissions. The analysis highlights the limitations of the current authorisation system and proposes solutions to harmonise legislation, while ensuring effective coordination between local actors and central institutions. The aim is to outline a legal framework that enhances the role of on-sight sentinels as an integral part of the public risk management system, while respecting the principles of legality and proportionality.