Case Study: World Surf League

World Surf Leauge

The World Surf League sanctions over 180 events worldwide each year. When their hugely popular competitions come to Hawaii, giant crowds pack the beaches. Well-trained and professional security is essential to the success of these events.

The challenge

The World Surf League is responsible for the safety and security of thousands of eventgoers and hundreds of competitors, and staff. They must coordinate land-based security with the Hawaiian Water Patrol and ensure that competitors are safe both at and away from the competition. All of this must be achieved while also protecting Hawaiian land, water, and culture.

The service

KT Protection Services owner Dave Fuga says, “Your average security guard is not built for this.” KT is able to provide highly trained, local, uniformed guards along with seamless integration with the Hawaiin Water Patrol. KT also provides protection services for athletes, both on-site and away from the competition.

Positive Outcomes

By working with KT Protection Services, the World Surf League is able to focus on what happens in the water while knowing that the beaches are being looked after.

KT is able to keep spectators safe while they enjoy themselves. Staffing with local protection specialists ensures the land, water and culture will be respected, too.

Here's what they say about us

“KT Protection Services has provided outstanding security for the World Surf League’s Hawaii events for many years. We continue to choose KT for their professionalism, commitment to excellence, and willingness to go above and beyond. We especially appreciate their collaboration and expertise in crafting security solutions that demonstrate their understanding of the local communities and spaces we share.”

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KT Protection Services is fully licensed, bonded and insured in the State of Hawaii as a Guard Agency under Lic. GDA-966. We pride ourselves on exceeding our clients’ expectations regardless of what type of protective services we are contracted to perform. We strive to build a holistic partnership with each of our clients to better help us meet their protection needs. We are committed to providing a safe working environment.

Are you a local company?

Yes. We are located in Honolulu, and serve areas across the Hawaiian Islands.

What is your approach to intense situations?

Our employees are taught our philosophy of approaching all individuals and situations with Aloha and respect, to act with professionalism and integrity to provide our clients with excellent service they deserve and expect.

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KT Protection’s principals have been providing protection services for over 30 years. We offer experience and training from local law enforcement, military and federal agencies, namely the Honolulu Police Department, Maui Police Department, United States Air Force, FedEx Corporate Security and Federal Drug Enforcement Administration that allows our company to provide our clients with substantial and well-rounded experience in many different aspects of security and protection.

Are your guards always in uniform?

Our guards will be uniformed to service your needs. Whether it is in our KT Protection Specialists uniforms to call attention to the security, or undercover in civilian clothing, we will dress to the needs of our customers.

How much training do your guards have?

All of our guards are certified security guards, having passed the standard 8-hour training course. Guards who are employed by KT Protection Services have successfully undergone reference and background checks along with company-specific advanced training.

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