FUNCTIONALITY OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT MAP IN THE CONTEXT OF PARTICIPATORY SECURITY MANAGEMENT

Abstract

The National Security Threat Map is a technological tool that enables citizens to become active inthe identification of contemporary threats. The functionality of this tool allows implementing theassumptions of participatory management related to the participation of the entire society in thesecurity management process.The research carried in the period of 2020–2022 was aimed at obtaining public opinion on thefunctionality of the National Security Threat Map in order to propose areas for modification on thisbasis. The study was conducted using the diagnostic survey method in a group of 206 respondents.An electronic questionnaire was used for this purpose, which was sent to the respondents viasocial networking sites. The document analysing method, including available literature, normativeacts and statistical data, on the basis of which the National Security Threat Map is functioning, wasalso of key importance in the preparation of research tools.Thanks to the conducted research, it was possible to answer the adopted research questions. Ananalysis of the obtained data allowed for formulating conclusions that may contribute to a broaderconsideration of the assumptions of participatory safety management during the application of theNational Security Threat, and, consequently to the design of more effective actions in the field ofsafety prevention.A participatory approach to security management allows increased activity and involvement ofcitizens in implementing set goals. Through social activism, existing technologies can be improvedto make them more efficient. Taking into account the assumptions of participatory managementthrough the National Security Threat Map allows increasing the motivation of the society to takeactions aimed at the own safety of other people.