LockNow Safety provides schools near Blacksburg with real-time active threat alerts and expert-led training to build effective school safety protocols. By streamlining emergency emergency alerts, we enable school safety teams to act swiftly during active shooter incidents. Immediate alerts mean faster decisions — and The LockNow Safety App delivers that speed when it matters most. Our mobile-friendly application provides panic buttons to staff throughout your campus.
Intruder Alert and Response
LockNow Safety empowers schools of every size throughout the Blacksburg region to respond instantly to active threats. With our panic button system, any staff member can trigger a campus-wide active threat alert the moment danger is detected. Built through deep collaboration with experts in education, law enforcement, and emergency response, the LockNow Safety App eliminates communication delays seen in tragedies like Parkland and Uvalde.Rapid awareness is the foundation of a fast and effective response.
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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
With the Locknow Safety App, we customize the app to fit your campus and user needs. You control who can activate and receive alerts as well as who can activate drills and other permissions. We typically recommend that all staff have access to the panic button and active threat alert. Additional features during an active threat event allow simple communication for all users to receive updates, report concerns, or provide important information. Locknow customization provides the option to select particular users to receive text alerts only. You have full control over user capabilities—deciding who can trigger alerts, receive them, and view essential crisis communication. You have control of how your facility is set up. Does your school have multiple campuses? We can connect your administrators to each campus if you prefer — again, you determine each users settings.
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What Are People Saying
LockNow has features that are easy to use and can help deliver critical information when time is of the essence, said Josh Angel, Superintendent of the Marion C. Early School District.
At LockNow Safety, we understand the demands placed on school leaders. That’s why our team handles all technology-related concerns, allowing principals and administrators to concentrate on their core duties. Founded by a former principal, our approach is built on empathy and efficiency. We serve each individual with the attention they deserve, because safety matters to everyone.
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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 Blacksburg
Blacksburg is an incorporated town in montgomery county, virginia, united states, with a population of 42,620 at the 2010 census. Blacksburg, as well as the surrounding county, is dominated economically and demographically by the presence of virginia tech. Blacksburg, christiansburg, and radford are the three principal jurisdictions of the blacksburg-christiansburg-radford metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses those jurisdictions and all of montgomery, pulaski, and giles counties for statistical purposes. The msa has an estimated population of 159,587 and is currently one of the faster-growing msas in virginia. In 2011, businessweek named blacksburg as the. Also in 2011, readers of southern living named blacksburg the. Its public transportation system, blacksburg transit, which also connects to the neighboring town of christiansburg, has repeatedly been recognized for the quality of its service. Blacksburg high school, which in 2013 opened a new building, is often ranked among the top schools of the nation for its academics. Its soccer, track, and cross-country teams are also among the top in the state. Blacksburg was the scene of the virginia tech shootings on april 16, 2007, when 32 people were killed and 17 wounded by a lone gunman. At the time, it was the deadliest shooting carried out by a single gunman in u.s. History, and generated considerable media coverage and discussion. According to the united states census bureau, the town has a total area of 19.89 square miles of which 19.89 square miles is land and 0.04 square miles, or 0.10%, is water. At 2,080 feet above sea level, blacksburg is located in the new river valley and also sits astride the eastern continental divide. It is the 15th largest municipality and the largest town in the commonwealth of virginia. The eastern continental divide traverses the virginia tech montgomery executive airport. As of the census of 2000, there were 39,573 people, 13,162 households, and 4,777 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,044.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 84.39% white, 4.39% african american, 0.11% native american, 7.80% asian, 0.06% pacific islander, 0.90% from other races, and 2.36% from two or more races.