Black Knight Patrol

What Black Knight Patrol does

Black Knight Patrol is a privately held, veteran-owned private security company headquartered in Long Beach, California, serving commercial, residential, construction, event, government, and educational clients across Southern California, San Francisco, and the Greater Atlanta Area under California PPO license #121005 and Georgia PSC license #PSC002733. The company operates five service lines — on-site security guards, 24-hour vehicle patrol, event staffing, executive protection, and explosives detection K-9 — staffed primarily by military veterans and former law enforcement officers who are compensated above industry average and, in the case of executive protection, trained by former Israeli Secret Service and Navy Seals instructors. Its core technology is Destiny Patrol Software, a proprietary Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) platform that enables field officers to file incident, patrol, maintenance, citation, arrest, and field interview reports in real time from mobile devices, with supervisor review and electronic delivery to clients.

Black Knight Patrol runs a consultative direct sales motion in which it meets clients, builds custom service packages against budget constraints, and assigns dedicated account managers post-sale under multi-year contracts with quote-based pricing. Marketing is primarily organic, using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Yelp, and a website Request a Quote form for lead capture. The company is founder-owned and bootstrapped, led by CEO Manuel "Manny" Jimenez — a former LAPD Harbor Division cadet and US Marine Corps veteran who also sits on the CALSAGA Board of Directors — alongside Deputy CEO COL Edward Salaz (Ret.), COO Christopher Payne, and a small executive team. Two affiliated brands, Harbor Area Security Training and Semper Uniforms, extend the company into industry training delivery and uniform supply respectively, supporting both internal officer development and adjacent revenue streams.

Name

Black Knight Patrol

Legal name

Black Knight Patrol

Website

https://blackknightpatrol.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Black Knight Patrol is a veteran-owned private security company providing licensed guards, vehicle patrol, event staffing, executive protection, and K-9 detection services to commercial, residential, construction, government, and educational clients across Southern California, San Francisco, and the Greater Atlanta Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Manned Guarding & Site Security (Static Guards) (BPABAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patrol & Perimeter Security K9 Services (BPAKAKAB), Firearms/Weapon Detection K9 Services (BPAKAKAJ), Retail Patrol & Store Security (Mall/Shopping Center) (BPAKAJAB)

Keywords

• Private security services
• Vehicle patrol services
• Executive protection services
• Event security staffing
• Explosives detection K9

Headquarters

HQ city

San Pedro

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Security Guard Services: Exclusive on-site security guard placement services where guards are assigned to client properties. Guards are licensed through California state and receive ongoing training.
2. Vehicle Patrol Services: 24-hour vehicle patrol services with random property checks and call response. Offers different patrol packages with varying frequency of officer checks in 24-hour periods.
3. Event Staffing Services: Provides armed or unarmed security officers for events including sports games, concerts, banquets, fairs, fundraisers, school events, private parties, and conventions.
4. Executive Protection Services: Close protection services for executives, utilizing officers with law enforcement/military backgrounds trained by former Israeli Secret Service and Navy Seals.
5. Explosives Detection K9 Services: CA P.O.S.T. Certified canine patrol and detection teams for venue security, staffed by experienced military, law enforcement, and civilian handlers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Black Knight Patrol is a private security company providing licensed on-site security guards, 24-hour vehicle patrol, event security staffing, executive protection, and CA P.O.S.T. certified explosives detection K-9 services to commercial, residential, construction, government, and educational clients in Southern California, San Francisco, and the Greater Atlanta Area. Field operations are powered by Destiny Patrol Software, a proprietary Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system with a mobile reporting app that lets officers file incident, patrol, maintenance, warning citation, parking citation, arrest, and field interview reports in real time and deliver them electronically to clients.

Product overview

Black Knight Patrol is a private security company operating as a unified service provider rather than a modular software platform. The core technology offering is Destiny Patrol Software, a proprietary Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system that underpins all field operations—enabling officers to file incident reports, patrol logs, maintenance requests, citations, and arrest reports directly from patrol vehicles or mobile devices. This software platform supports the company's five primary service lines: Security Guards (stationed posts with mobile app report capability), Vehicle Patrol (24-hour random checks in marked vehicles), Event Staff (armed or unarmed for venues), Executive Protection (trained by former Israeli security specialists), and Explosives Detection K-9 teams. Two affiliated brands—Harbor Area Security Training and Semper Uniforms—extend the company's reach into industry training and equipment supply respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Destiny Patrol Software: Proprietary patrol management software developed by Black Knight Patrol as part of their mission to utilize innovative technology. Includes a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for field officers, report generation, and client notification capabilities.

Products and services

• Destiny Patrol Software Proprietary Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and patrol management platform used by Black Knight Patrol field officers for real-time reporting and dispatch, supporting incident, patrol/daily activity, maintenance, warning citation, parking citation, arrest, and field interview (F.I.) reports that are saved in a searchable database and sent electronically to clients.
• Security Guards Uniformed, California state-licensed security officers exclusively assigned to client properties, trained to prevent theft, patrol premises, and respond to incidents, with reports filed directly from the field via mobile app.
• Vehicle Patrol 24-hour vehicle patrol services with random property checks using clearly marked patrol vehicles equipped with lights, radio communications, and on-board computer systems for report writing and dispatch; patrol frequency is customizable per 24-hour period.
• Event Staff Flexible security staffing for events including sports games, concerts, banquets, fairs/carnivals, block parties, fundraisers, school events, movie premieres, private parties, and conventions/trade shows, with both armed and unarmed guard options.
• Executive Protection Close-quarters executive protection delivered by former law enforcement and military personnel trained by former Israeli Secret Service (Shin Bet) and Israeli Navy Seals, with optional transport vehicle provision for clients.
• Explosives Detection K-9 CA P.O.S.T. Certified canine patrol and explosives detection teams for venue and location security, comprising experienced military, law enforcement, and civilian handlers with certified canines.
• Harbor Area Security Training Security industry training brand founded in 2021 by CEO Manuel Jimenez to make Black Knight Patrol's officer training curriculum accessible to the broader security industry.
• Semper Uniforms Uniform and equipment brand founded by CEO Manuel Jimenez to provide quality gear at affordable rates to law enforcement and security professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decreased error rates in incident reporting through immediate field documentation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Rotary ClubminorOthersBlack Knight Patrol is a proud member of Rotary Club, indicating community involvement and local business networking participation.
• Long Beach Chamber of CommerceminorOthersBlack Knight Patrol is a member of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce through Insperity, supporting local business community engagement.
• San Pedro Chamber of CommerceminorOthersBlack Knight Patrol is a member of the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, indicating regional business community involvement in the San Pedro area.
• Greater Huntington Beach Chamber of CommerceminorOthersBlack Knight Patrol holds membership in the Greater Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, expanding regional business network presence.
• Harbor Area Security TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by CEO Manny Jimenez in 2021, Harbor Area Security Training provides training accessible to the security industry. Manny established this to make BKP officer training available to the broader security industry.
• Semper UniformscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by CEO Manny Jimenez to provide quality equipment at affordable rates to Law Enforcement and Security professionals.
• California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates (CALSAGA)majorOthersBlack Knight Patrol CEO Manny Jimenez serves on the CALSAGA Board of Directors (elected 2021, re-elected 2022). This represents significant industry leadership and influence.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Signal 88 Security: Signal 88 is a franchise-based mobile patrol and security services provider with a strong footprint in the Western and Southeastern U.S. Direct competitor to BKP on vehicle patrol, random property checks, and dedicated account management services.
• Gavin de Becker & Associates: Gavin de Becker & Associates is a premier executive protection and threat assessment firm with deep expertise in close protection for high-profile individuals. Comparable to BKP's Executive Protection line, which uses former Israeli Secret Service and Navy Seal-trained officers.
• American Guard Services: American Guard Services is a California-focused security staffing and patrol operator serving commercial properties, residential communities, and events. Directly comparable to BKP in service line-up, licensing model, and West Coast regional focus.
• Sunstates Security: Sunstates Security is a U.S. security guard and patrol provider with strong presence in the Southeast and West Coast, serving commercial properties, residential communities, and HOAs. Comparable to BKP in service mix and customer segmentation with broader geographic reach.
• National Security Industries (NSI): NSI is a Southern California-based regional security guard and patrol provider offering licensed guards, vehicle patrol, and event security. Closely comparable to BKP in geography, service mix, and target SMB/mid-market customer base.
• OnPoint Protective Services: OnPoint Protective Services is a Southern California security guard and patrol provider focused on commercial, residential, and construction site security. Direct regional peer to BKP with overlapping service lines and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Allied Universal: Allied Universal is the largest U.S. manned security services provider offering security guards, vehicle patrol, event staffing, and increasingly technology-enabled monitoring. It competes with Black Knight Patrol for the same commercial, residential, and event security contracts but at vastly greater scale and national footprint.
• GardaWorld Security Services: GardaWorld is a major North American security services provider offering uniformed guards, mobile patrol, and risk consulting. Comparable to BKP as a competitor for mid-market and enterprise security contracts in overlapping U.S. regions.
• Securitas USA: Securitas is a global security services incumbent providing manned guarding, mobile patrol, and specialized protective services across North America. It is a relevant broad competitor to BKP, particularly on enterprise and multi-site accounts in California and the Southeast.

Emerging players

• IronWatch Security: IronWatch Security is a smaller, technology-forward security guard and patrol operator that emphasizes mobile reporting, real-time incident tracking, and tech-enabled accountability — directly comparable to BKP's Destiny Patrol Software differentiation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Black.Knight.Patrol
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackknightpatrol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-knight-patrol

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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