\n Merseyside Police issued the reminder as they continue to support major gatherings across the region, including music festivals, conferences, and public shows.\n<\/p>\n
\n 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.\n<\/p>\n
\n 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.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Our operational planning teams have been working tirelessly with partners to ensure large-scale events have robust security measures in place.”\n<\/p>\n
\n A key element of these measures is Project Servator, which has been in operation in Merseyside since 2018.\n<\/p>\n
\n 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.\n<\/p>\n
\n Deployments are deliberately unpredictable and supported by firearms officers, dog handlers, and 24-hour CCTV teams.\n<\/p>\n
\n Chief Inspector Wyke said: “Project Servator deployments remain central to our protective security approach.\n<\/p>\n
\n “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.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Officers on deployment also engage with the public and businesses, encouraging people to stay vigilant and report anything unusual.\n<\/p>\n
\n 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.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 has reinforced the need for close collaboration between police, event organisers, and venue operators.\n<\/p>\n
\n Chief Inspector Wyke said: “The new legislation has strengthened the framework within which we all operate to keep people safe.\n<\/p>\n
\n “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.”\n<\/p>\n
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