Merseyside Police issued the reminder as they continue to support major gatherings across the region, including music festivals, conferences, and public shows.
The force has long-running experience in planning and delivering security operations for large-scale events, from Reminisce Festival and the Labour Party Conference to the Southport Air Show and concerts along the Liverpool waterfront.
Project Servator deployment near the Pier Head (Image: Supplied) Chief Inspector Iain Wyke, head of protective security operations at Merseyside Police, said: “Summer brings a fantastic array of events to our region, and whilst we’re now at the midway point of festival season, there’s still much to look forward to.
“Our operational planning teams have been working tirelessly with partners to ensure large-scale events have robust security measures in place.”
A key element of these measures is Project Servator, which has been in operation in Merseyside since 2018.
A Project Servator vehicle checkpoint at Wapping near the ACC arena and exhibition centre (Image: Supplied) The scheme uses both uniformed and plain-clothes officers who are specially trained to identify people gathering information to support criminal activity.
Deployments are deliberately unpredictable and supported by firearms officers, dog handlers, and 24-hour CCTV teams.
Chief Inspector Wyke said: “Project Servator deployments remain central to our protective security approach.
“The deployments are deliberately unpredictable and are supported by a range of specialist resources, including firearms officers, dog handlers, and our colleagues at City Watch who provide round-the-clock CCTV monitoring across the force area.”
Officers on deployment also engage with the public and businesses, encouraging people to stay vigilant and report anything unusual.
Project Servator deployment outside the Maritime Museum at Royal Albert Dock (Image: Supplied) Chief Inspector Wyke said: “If you see something that doesn’t feel right, report it immediately to a member of staff or a police officer.”
The new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 has reinforced the need for close collaboration between police, event organisers, and venue operators.
Chief Inspector Wyke said: “The new legislation has strengthened the framework within which we all operate to keep people safe.
“We’re working closely with venues and event organisers to ensure they understand their responsibilities and have the guidance they need to meet them effectively.”
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