Door supervisors pledged their support for a banning scheme set up by Nightsafe.

Any doormen registered with the SIA will be issued with armbands with the Nightsafe logo, acting as a reminder of their membership to the scheme.

The new Nightsafe scheme, launched back in January was devised by local businessman Mike Butcher and PC Gary Pettengell of Norfolk Police. It sees unruly drinkers banned from member premises, with their profiles and photographs uploaded to a secure website so information can be shared.

Troublemakers face a six month ban from member premises if their behaviour is deemed unacceptable.

Nightsafe co-ordinator, Gavin Tempest said: ‘In Norfolk there are around 400 professional door supervisors – men and women trained and registered with the SIA to work in pubs and clubs looking after customers and making sure there is a safe but fun atmosphere for those enjoying evening’s entertainment.’

‘In the last five years door supervisors have become vital to the partnership approach to public safety. The days are gone where problems inside licensed premises were moved out onto the streets.’

SIA head of investigation, Jackie Munn said: ‘We support Norfolk Nightsafe and are working in partnership with Norfolk Police to help keep the busy night-time economy safe for the public. By law, all door supervisors must hold a frontline SIA licence and display this while working. Reflective armbands help the police and the public to identify these trained, professional and SIA-licensed door supervisors.’