Company:Knight Security Systems

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Knight Security Systems
TypePrivate
IndustrySecurity
Founded1983 (1983)
Founder
  • Phil Lake
Headquarters
Area served
Worldwide
Websiteknightsecurity.com

Knight Security Systems, LLC sells physical security devices,[1] headquartered in Austin, Texas with offices in Lubbock, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and McAllen. Its president is 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]

Compliance

Knight and its staff hold industry certifications in the Texas Department of Public Safety's Private Security Bureau License,[7] State of Texas TXMAS,[8] and the State of Texas DIR.[9]

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. "Knight Security Systems awarded video surveillance contract by Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services". http://gsnmagazine.com/article/20096/knight_security_systems_awarded_video_surveillance. Retrieved 27 October 2015. 
  4. Gaar, Brian; MacLaggan, Corrie. "Texas company wins contract for video security at state homes". http://www.statesman.com/news/business/texas-company-wins-contract-for-video-security-at-/nRdtn/. Retrieved 1 December 2015. 
  5. Jean, Sheryl. "Knight Security wins $12M contract to install video cams in state schools for disabled". http://www.dallasnews.com/business/small-business/20100117-Knight-Security-wins-12M-contract-2272.ece. Retrieved 27 October 2015. 
  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. "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. 
  8. "Contract Details: # TXMAS-10-84070". http://www.txsmartbuy.com/contracts/view/468. Retrieved 27 October 2015. 
  9. "Knight Security Systems". http://dir.texas.gov/View-Search/Contracts-Detail.aspx?contractnumber=DIR-SDD-1725. Retrieved 27 October 2015. 

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