Billings Active Threat Alerts

LockNow Safety serves churches near Billings by providing active threat alerts and response training guidance to Church Safety Directors and Security Directors. Locknow Safety provides the safety resources needed to respond immediately to an active shooters. The Locknow Safety App provides panic button alerts to church safety teams to improve crisis response and keep congregation safe. No need for safety team members to do exhaustive research seeking safety plans and guidance, we cater to your safety needs.

Active Threat Preparedness

Church communities across Billings gain early awareness of active shooter threats through rapid safety alerts, enabling a more effective and timely response. The Locknow App provides instant emergency notifications to both on-site attendees and those on their way to church. These quick alerts enhance situational awareness and limit dangerous communication delays.

Churches located in Billings benefit from the LockNow Safety App’s panic button alerts, designed to support rapid and organized active threat response. The app equips your team with:

• Instant alerts for active shooter threats
• Text notifications sent directly to your church community
• Tools for smooth communication during emergencies
• Threat alerts that include a precise location
• Full access to emergency notifications and drill options
• Helpful safety instructions and signage for your facility
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LockNow Safety App offers full customization to support your church’s safety protocols. You control who can activate alerts, drills, and other features. When an active shooter alert is activated, your team and church community is notified simultaneously from push notifications or text alerts. The app supports real-time communication, allowing users to stay informed, report concerns, and share updates. You can configure text-only alerts for select users and manage multiple campuses from a single dashboard. Again, you control who activates alerts, receives alerts and who receives text alerts.

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Our Founder

Randy Dougherty founded Locknow Safety after nearly three decades as a school administrator and protection officer, creating the Locknow Safety App to safeguard his district and using his extensive experience in facility safety, crisis communication, and certified safety training to support churches, schools, and businesses. His skills include managing access-control systems, supervising visitor behavior, and designing response strategies for active threat situations. With involvement in every step of the safety and security process, Randy is driven by a strong commitment to helping others protect the people in their care. To request pricing for the Locknow Safety App or Training options, CLICK HERE.

Churches have always taken the responsibility of protecting their congregations seriously, but as security challenges evolve, additional training and preparation are essential. LockNow Safety offers a full range of solutions to advance your church security and improve active shooter response readiness. Our training options include in-person, on-site instruction along with live online and video-based programs that deliver critical information. We also offer in-depth physical safety assessments and provide expert guidance for enhancing the safety of your facilities. Our hands-on training empowers your team to create actionable plans and respond confidently in active shooter emergencies. For more information, click here or see this safety training video.

What We Do:

Church Security | Church Security Training | Church Security Guidelines | Church Security Ministry | Church Safety and Security | Safe Church Training | Church Safety and Security Plans | Church Active Shooter Plans

About Billings

Billings is the largest city in the u.s. State of montana, with a population estimated at 109,550 as of 2018. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the seat of yellowstone county and the principal city of the billings metropolitan area, which has a population of 171,677. It has a trade area of over 500,000. Billings was nicknamed the because of its rapid growth from its founding as a railroad town in march 1882. The city is named for frederick h. Billings, a former president of the northern pacific railroad. With one of the largest trade areas in the united states, billings is the trade and distribution center for much of montana east of the continental divide, northern wyoming, and western portions of north dakota and south dakota. Billings is also the largest retail destination for much of the same area. The city is experiencing rapid growth and a strong economy; it has had and is continuing to have the largest growth of any city in montana. Parts of the metro area are seeing hyper growth. From 2000 to 2010 lockwood, an eastern suburb, saw growth of 57.8%, the largest growth rate of any community in montana. Billings has avoided the economic downturn that affected most of the nation from 2008 to 2012 as well as the housing bust. With more hotel accommodations than any area within a five-state region, the city hosts a variety of conventions, concerts, sporting events, and other rallies. With the bakken oil development in eastern montana and western north dakota, the largest oil discovery in u.s. History, as well as the heath shale oil discovery just north of billings, the citys pillar, pictograph cave, chief plenty coups state park, zoo montana, and yellowstone art museum. Within 100 miles are little bighorn battlefield national monument, bighorn canyon national recreation area, red lodge mountain resort, and the beartooth highway, which links red lodge to yellowstone national park. Billings is located at 454712n1083214w. Billings elevation is 3,126 feet above sea level. The yellowstone river runs through the southeast portion of the city. According to the united states census bureau, the city has an area of 43.52 square miles, of which, 43.41 square miles is land and 0.11 square miles is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 104,170 people, 43,945 households, and 26,194 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,399.7 inhabitants per square mile. There were 46,317 housing units at an average density of 1,067.0 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 89.6% white, 0.8% african american, 4.4% native american, 0.7% asian, 0.1% pacific islander, 1.4% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

If you’re seeking professional support for church safety, please email us at Team@Locknowapp.com. We specialize in providing churches, schools, and businesses with tailored safety solutions. Our mission is to help your congregation worship in a secure and welcoming space. Reach out today—we are happy to assist you. CLICK HERE for a Locknow Safety App pricing quote.