This is why police officers were patrolling in Preston city centre today
Police have issued a statement on why they made their presence known in Preston city centre today.
Uniformed officers engaged with businesses and members of the public in and around Preston City Centre as part of Project Servator.
Project Servator is a policing tactic to disrupt a wide range of criminal activity including terrorism whilst providing a reassuring presence within the community.
A spokesperson for Preston Police said: “As part of our Project Servator deployments, we use police in plain clothes and officers who monitor CCTV cameras to support our highly visible presence.
“Our deployments are unpredictable and can happen anywhere at any time.
“However we also rely on you to play a vital role by being our eyes and ears. Remain vigilant and if anything doesn't feel right, trust your instincts and report it.If you see us out and about, feel free to speak to us.
“Your support helps make Project Servator a success and together we can keep Preston safe.”
They added that these deployments are a great chance for anyone to stop for a chat, ask questions or to just say hello.