Norfolk Nightsafe – a multi-agency partnership aimed at improving the ‘night-time economy’ across the county has seen the start of a programme to enlist help from door supervisors registered with the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
To promote the Nightsafe partnership, registered soor aupervisors in Norfolk are being provided with armbands bearing the ‘Nightsafe’ logo. These are being issued to help supervisors visibly display their registration to customers in bars and clubs.
‘Nightsafe’ is a programme of approaches leading to a safer and more peaceful county for late night entertainment.
This follows previous announcements from the Home Office of funding to support the campaign with the recent introduction of ‘SIRCS’ scheme for banning troublesome customers.
Nightsafe Co-ordinator, Chief Inspector Gavin Tempest described the latest initiative: ‘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. The police and staff inside venues now work together to prevent flare ups where innocent people are likely to get hurt.
“This is the ‘Nightsafe’ philosophy working together to improve the night time environment and it all goes towards making Norfolk one of the safest and most popular visitor destinations for people of all ages.’
Jackie Munn, an SIA Head of Investigation 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.”
Gary Powers from Regency Security added: ”As one of the principal suppliers of SIA Security Personnel to Norfolk, we welcome this innovative and pro-active step by Norfolk Constabulary and their partners. It further demonstrates their commitment to public safety within the night time economy.”
