Knight Security Systems

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Knight Security Systems
TypePrivate
IndustrySecurity
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Founder
  • Phil Lake
Headquarters
Area served
Worldwide
Websiteknightsecurity.com

Knight Security Systems, LLC was acquired by MCA in 2022. During its operation the company sold physical security devices[1] and was headquartered in Austin, Texas with offices in Lubbock, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and McAllen. Its president was Phil Lake.[2]

Overview

Knight Security Systems was founded in 1983. The company's security solutions include access control, video surveillance, and intrusion as well as fire detection systems.[1]

In 2009, Knight Security secured a $12.5 million contract with Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to install over 3,200 high-definition video surveillance camera systems in 335 buildings at 12 state school campuses.[3][4][5]

In 2015, Knight was awarded a contract with the Texas Lottery for over $100,000.[6]

In September 2022, Knight was acquired by MCA.[7]

Compliance

Knight and its staff hold industry certifications in the Texas Department of Public Safety's Private Security Bureau License,[8] State of Texas TXMAS,[9] and the State of Texas DIR.[10]

See also

  • List of companies based in Austin, Texas

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Company Overview of Knight Security Systems, LLC". https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapid=114083932. Retrieved 27 October 2015. 
  2. Jensen, Ralph. "Working Retirement". https://security-today.com/Articles/2015/09/01/Working-Retirement.aspx?Page=1. Retrieved 27 October 2015. 
  3. Entwistle, Martha. "Knight Security Systems awarded video surveillance contract by Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services". https://www.securitysystemsnews.com/article/knight-nabs-big-state-job-new-technology. 
  4. "Knight Security Systems Takes Care of Texas Elderly-Service Organization Facilities". https://www.asmag.com/showpost/10726.aspx. 
  5. "Knight Security Systems Makes Stride With Video Surveillance Contract With Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services". https://securitytoday.com/articles/2010/10/19/knight-security-systems.aspx. 
  6. "Contracts Over $100,000". http://www.txlottery.org/export/sites/lottery/About_Us/Doing_Business_with_TLC/Contracts_Over_$100x000/. Retrieved 27 October 2015. 
  7. America, Mobile Communications. "MCA Expanding Security Presence in Texas". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  8. "Company/School Details". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305010507/https://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/psb/psbSearch/company_details.aspx?id=B03566. Retrieved 27 October 2015. 
  9. "Contract Details: # TXMAS-10-84070". http://www.txsmartbuy.com/contracts/view/468. Retrieved 27 October 2015. 
  10. "Knight Security Systems". http://dir.texas.gov/View-Search/Contracts-Detail.aspx?contractnumber=DIR-SDD-1725. Retrieved 27 October 2015. 




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