Introduction

Knights Protection Services (KPS) was born from the increasing need for professional protection in South Africa. We pride ourselves in giving personal service and attention to our clients and their assets at all times.

 

Chris Pretorius, Director of KPS, began his career in the South African National Defence Force.  From there he became part of a crime fighting unit, protecting NKP’s as well as VIP’s and their assets.  He did crime scene investigations, high risk protection, event management, high risk high speed driving, counter intelligence and vehicle and foot patrols, searching for weapons and ammunition caches. He spent many years doing VIP Protection and Event Security for well-known public and entertainment figures. Chris is a qualified Krav Maga- and firearm instructor.  The experience he gained there gives the company a tremendous advantage. Chris is proficient and has obtained his individual and business SAPS competency in handgun, shotgun, rifle and hand carbine.

 

It is a well-known fact the crime rate at the moment is more than what the South African Police as well as the armed response units can handle. Knights Protection Services aims to fill this very important space in the market, protecting their clients and staff during critical times.

 

Aim

The aim of KPS is to effectively safeguard our clients against serious and violent crimes, to professionally assist clients in security related issues and to empower clients to handle possible dangerous situations.

 

Personnel

All personnel employed by KPS has been personally trained, preference is given to employees with a background in the military, law enforcement or private security fields. All employees are registered with the Private Security Industry Regulation Authority and have been cleared through the SAPS for criminal records. Firearm competent staff spend at least one day a month on the shooting and/or tactical range to maintain their skills and KPS standards.

 

Personnel have been trained successfully in the following:

 

 First Aid and CPR

 Advanced handgun, shotgun and assault rifle techniques

 Close quarter combat techniques

 Executive protection

 High performance driving

 Unarmed combat techniques

 Explosive device recognition and countermeasures

 Psychology, criminal law, labour relations and public relations