Hector & Karla Cardenas Two monterey county natives . HKC Protective Services was founded by a California Law Enforcement Officer , Hector Cardenas with over a decade of private security/college educational courses and law enforcement experience, State P.O.S.T qualifications. Karla Cardenas is committed to serving her community. She is a Monterey County educator who currently teaches English and Math at a local school, She is also a violinist with over 10 years of experience who plays weddings and special events all over the county. Her care for the community leads her to be our lead educator for our team members as we ensure the best preventive practices. She is dedicated to cultivating safe spaces in the community.Our Founders are proud Mexican Americans and courageously supports all minority communities.