Licensed premises in St Andrews have set up a pubwatch association and have agreed to try out a radio link system that will allow them to notify each other of any troublemakers.
The initiative has just been launched and has been welcomed by businesses and police.
Inspector Bruce Thomson said it is recognised that by working in partnership the police and trade can more effectively tackle crime.
Although the night environment in the town is safe, he added, the scheme will help ensure an acceptable standard of behaviour is a requirement of all customers.
Chairman of St Andrews Pubwatch Association Phil Gould said those who do not meet the minimum standard are normally asked to leave.
Association members have signed an information-sharing protocol and an exclusion policy that provide an option to deal with those whose behaviour requires stronger action.
“By working together and sharing information we exclude persons whose behaviour falls below what is acceptable in and around premises in St Andrews and hopefully make potential offenders think twice about their behaviour,” Mr Gould said.
Mr Thomson said he is encouraged by the enthusiasm and commitment shown by the licensed trade in the town.
“It sends a message that the police and the licensed trade of St Andrews will not tolerate violent and disorderly behaviour,” he said.
“Those responsible will not only be subject to a potential court appearance, they will effectively be excluded from all licensed premises in the St Andrews Pubwatch Association.”
The trial radio link system will allow licensees to alert each other about incidents or give information on any people ejected from their premises.
Members are receiving their radios and training to make sure they are established in time for the Open Championship.