About Us
Alpha & Omega Mounted Security Patrol, Kel Executive Services and Global K-9 Systems have a 35-year history.A&O was founded in the 1980s by CEO Frank Keller. Frank is the CEO of the three companies, the chief training officer, and a certified police instructor.
From a humble beginning as an entertainment company providing horse-drawn hayrides and Santa arrivals for shopping centers, A&O has evolved into one of the nation’s most respected providers of public safety. Keller and his late father, a 40-year veteran of law enforcement, designed the first privately owned mounted patrol in the United States to provide security for shopping malls. Continued expansion took the company into security for arenas, amphitheaters, stadiums, concerts, festivals, Business Improvement Districts, and other mass gatherings.
Kel Executive Security (KES) is a full-service security management firm that provides complete and layered protection for special events and outdoor mass gatherings, assisting in the safety and security of all attendees. Kel Executive Services, in collaboration with Alpha & Omega Mounted Security Patrol and Global K9 Systems, has established themselves as leaders in the security event management industry since 1990. With over 34 years of experience, our team possesses extensive expertise in managing the complexities associated with large gatherings and unique outdoor events. In 2000, Keller established KES to provide turn-key security planning and implementation for clients.
The newest companion company to KES and A&O is Global K-9 Systems. This division provides highly trained Labrador Retrievers, canines bred to specifically screen for firearms, narcotics and explosives. Global K9 Systems provides specialized, professional firearms detection utilizing highly trained detection dogs that sniff out and locate concealed firearms and ammunition. Our K9 teams work in schools and other venues and strive to become a part of the community they serve. This allows our teams to provide the security service without interfering with the students’ learning environment or the patrons enjoying an event. Global K9 Systems teams will augment existing security measures and will reassure your patrons and staff while deterring potential criminal activity.
Comprehensive Security Services
Today, the three companies serve the public interest by providing both highly visible deterrents to crime with the mounted patrols and K-9 units and sophisticated behind-the-scenes security via KES. The combined client roster includes the annual Bonnaroo Music and Camping Festival, The Woodlands Township, Coachella, Stagecoach, Electric Forest, Outside Lands to name a few. A&O also has worked with all the PHISH music and camping festivals since 1996. The special events division started with World Cup Soccer, and the 25th anniversary of Woodstock in 1994.
Recruiting
Our companies are consistently looking for professional security officers/riders. We recruit for full-time and permanent parttime riders for Houston, Texas clients and for seasonal riders for music festivals across the country. To read more about riding with us, go to www.mountedpatrol.com/employment.
Fact Sheet
Frank Keller Bio
FAQ about Hiring the Mounted Patrol
