LockNow Safety serves schools near Council by providing panic button technology to School Administrators and Safety Coordinators. The LockNow Safety Appequips schools with the active threat alerts and training needed to develop and implement effective safety mitigation and response practices. This enables school safety teams to ensure an immediate response to active shooter attacks. The safest response to an intruder is the fastest response, and immediate alerts from LockNow Safety bring this to your campus.
Active Shooter Response
In Council, LockNow Safety provides schools with the ability to act without delay when a threat arises. Our panic button feature allows any staff member to instantly notify the entire campus of an intruder, ensuring no time is lost. Developed through years of experience and cross-sector collaboration, the LockNow Safety App addresses the communication gaps that have proven deadly in past school emergencies. The key to a swift response is making sure everyone knows — immediately.
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Active Shooter Alert Details
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Upon activation of an active threat alert, the LockNow Safety App delivers a loud alarm and detailed notification to all users. The alert pinpoints the threat’s location on campus, helping staff respond with clarity and speed. Real-time updates within the app allow personnel to share critical information, such as intruder movement or student safety status. The app allows designated staff members to trigger an active shooter alert the moment a threat is identified, significantly speeding up the response process. Its simple, stress-friendly design ensures it can be used effectively even when user abilities are strained during high-pressure events. Unlike other systems, LockNow provides location-specific alerts without using location services, tailored to your school’s layout for maximum effectiveness.
Preparation and Communication for an Intruder Event
- Immediate alerts to your campus or campuses.
- Active threat alerts or text alerts to your staff.
- Location of the active threat provided with alert for immediate situational awareness and the safest decisions.
- Simple communication for your entire staff to share critical information during an attack.
- The ability to activate drills with the app so your practice communication matches a real crisis.
- Include cooperating authorities, police and first responders in alerts.
- Customized set up for each user and campus.
- Personalized service for your staff. We communicate with troubled users directly removing admin from the process so they can focus on their job.
- The fastest response possible when used in conjunction with other communication methods
- Safety protocol resources for your campus to mirror protocol in the Locknow App.
- Run, Hide, Fight active shooter response resources for your school or campus.
- Free active threat response video training for your staff.
- Free physical security assessment.
- Discounted on site active shooter response training
Customizable
The Locknow Safety App is tailored to meet the unique needs of your campus. You decide who can send alerts, initiate drills, and manage permissions. We recommend giving all staff access to the panic button for active threat situations. During emergencies, the app simplifies communication, allowing users to receive updates, report issues, and share vital infor
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mation. You can also assign specific users to receive text alerts only. You determine each user’s permissions within the app, including who can activate alerts, receive notifications, and access critical communication during a crisis.Whether your school has one campus or several, Locknow gives you full control over user settings.Authorities
The LockNow Safety App enables cooperating authorities and first responders to receive notification alerts or text alerts during an active shooter event. These essential members of the active threat response team can be registered to receive real active shooter alerts only, avoiding interruptions from practice drills. Registered authorities receive alerts simultaneously with school personnel when a panic button is activated, helping improve response times for emergency responders.
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What Are People Saying
Richard Asbill, Superintendent of the Bolivar School District, stated: We implemented the LockNow App in our district and are pleased with the results. The app allows all administrators and employees to initiate, receive notifications, and stay informed during an emergency.
With excellent service from the LockNow staff, schools always receive the support they need. When any technology issues arise, the LockNow team steps in and removes the burden from administrators so they can focus on their jobs. With the founder being a former principal, we understand the demands of school leadership and ensure our system adds no additional stress. We serve each person individually because safety is our highest priority.
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Locknow Safety Founder
Randy is a seasoned school administrator and school protection officer with more than 29 years of experience. Locknow Safety was founded in response to his concerns about school safety gaps and the need for stronger protective measures. He understands the vulnerabilities schools face and the level of planning required to keep students and staff secure. Randy’s commitment to safety drives his mission to support others in creating safer environments. With extensive experience in facility safety practices and crisis communication, he is a certified instructor who provides safety training and guidance for schools, churches, and businesses. He has worked through every phase of the security process—from proactive preparation to threat response and evaluation.
Safety Is Our Passion
Your school community deserves safety tools that are practical, effective, and easy to implement. We are deeply passionate about supporting schools with no-cost resources such as safety protocol graphics and active shooter response materials. Our mission is to empower your staff with clear guidance and reliable tools that enhance everyday preparedness. If your school is searching for panic button technology to improve emergency communication, reach out at TEAM@LOCKNOWAPP.COM. We understand the obstacles schools face when trying to communicate quickly during a crisis. Our system is designed to eliminate confusion, accelerate response, and help you protect the people who depend on you.
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About Council Bluffs
Council bluffs is a city in and the county seat of pottawattamie county, iowa, united states. The city is the most populous in southwest iowa, and forms part of the omaha metropolitan area. It is located on the east bank of the missouri river, across from the city of omaha. Council bluffs was known, until at least 1853, as kanesville. It was the historic starting point of the mormon trail. Kanesville is also the northernmost anchor town of the other emigrant trails, since there was a steam powered boat to ferry their wagons, and cattle, across the missouri river. Council bluffs’ population was 62,230 at the 2010 census. The omaha metropolitan region, of which council bluffs is a part, is the 59th largest in the united states, with an estimated population of 933,316. While council bluffs is more than a decade older than omaha, the latter has grown to be a significantly larger city and the anchor of the bi-state metropolitan region. Council bluffs is located at 411513n955145w. As of the census of 2010, there were 62,230 people, 24,793 households, and 15,528 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,518.9 inhabitants per square mile. There were 26,594 housing units at an average density of 649.1 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 90.9% white, 1.9% african american, 0.6% native american, 0.7% asian, 3.6% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or latino of any race were 8.5% of the population.
If your school is seeking assistance with enhancing your instituion’s safety measures, feel free to contact us at team@locknowapp.com. Our team specializes in providing comprehensive safety solutions for churches, schools, and businesses. We are dedicated to helping you create a secure and welcoming environment that allows your school to grow with peace of mind.