LockNow Safety empowers schools near Baltimore with active shooter alert systems and proven training strategies that support proactive safety planning and an immediate response. Our mobile application enables school teams to respond instantly to active threats, minimizing confusion and maximizing protection. When seconds count, The LockNow Safety App ensures your campus is ready. LockNow technology and active threat response training not only prepares your staff, it empowers them in preparedness and provides a plan to take action.
Active Threat Response
LockNow Safety enables and supports an immediate active shooter response to schools of all sizes across the Baltimore area. Our panic button technology allows any staff member to send an emergency alert to the entire campus the instant a threat is observed.Developed with extensive experience, resources, and collaboration across the safety, security, and education sectors, the LockNow Safety App helps prevent delays in communication such as those in Parkland, Florida and Uvalde, Texas. The first step to a swift response in an active shooter incident is immediate awareness for everyone.
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Active Shooter Alert Details
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The LockNow Safety App ensures that when an active threat alert is sent, users receive both an audible alarm and a detailed notification. The alert identifies the threat’s location, enabling fast, informed decisions by school personnel. The app enables any staff you select to activate the active shooter alert the instant a threat is observed, drastically improving response time. The simplistic design is created for stressful situations when user capabilites are compromized. Built-in communication tools allow staff to report intruder movement, missing students, and secure areas in real time. This system delivers location-specific alerts without relying on GPS, customized to your facility’s structure to enhance safety and coordination.
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
Locknow Safety App gives you the flexibility to design a safety system that fits your campus’s unique structure and protocols. From setting alert permissions and drill access to defining user roles, you’re in control. We recommend enabling panic button access for all staff to ensure immediate action during critical events. The app also supports real-time communication, helping users stay informed, report issues, and share updates. You have full control over user capabilities—deciding who can trigger alerts, receive them, and view essential crisis communication. Whether you need text-only alerts for select users or centralized management across multiple campuses, Locknow adapts to your needs.
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Authorities
The LockNow Safety App ensures that cooperating agencies and first responders stay informed during real emergencies and active shooter situations. They can be registered to receive app or text alerts for active threats only, bypassing drill notifications. This simultaneous alerting system helps emergency teams respond faster and more effectively when seconds matter most. Locknow provides a no obligation free trial to you with no risk, simply CLICK HERE.What Are People Saying
Setup was quick with good instructions for our staff to follow, and most importantly, the app will be easy to operate in a high-stress situation, said Ritchie Kracht, Superintendent of Clark County School District.
The LockNow Safety App is committed to providing exceptional support to every school we serve. When technical issues arise, our team responds immediately, allowing administrators to stay focused on their responsibilities. With a founder who understands the pressures of school leadership firsthand, we ensure our service adds relief—not stress. Every user is treated with care because safety is our shared priority.
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Locknow Safety Founder
Randy’s 29-year background as a school administrator and school protection officer has positioned him as an expert in school safety. Locknow Safety was launched after he identified critical weaknesses in school emergency processes and communication systems. He is passionate about equipping staff and students with the tools they need to stay protected. As a certified facility safety instructor, Randy provides practical safety training and crisis communication support to organizations across the country. His experience covers all areas of the safety ecosystem, from preventive measures to active threat response and operational assessment.
Safety Is Our Passion
Your school community deserves tools that strengthen both safety and confidence. Our commitment to school safety means we offer extensive free resources, including safety protocol graphics and active shooter response materials, to help your team stay informed. We work closely with schools to ensure they have everything needed to maintain a secure and prepared environment. If your school is considering panic button technology, feel free to reach out at TEAM@LOCKNOWAPP.COM. We recognize how quickly communication can break down during a crisis. That’s why our system focuses on clarity, speed, and reliable emergency coordination to support the people who need it most.
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About Baltimore
Baltimore ( bal-di-mor, the fourth-largest csa in the nation, with a calculated 2018 population of 9,797,063. Baltimore is also the second-largest seaport in the mid-atlantic. The citys top two employers. With hundreds of identified districts, baltimore has been dubbed a famous residents have included writers edgar allan poe, edith hamilton, frederick douglass, ogden nash, and h. L. Mencken; jazz musician james blake; singer billie holiday; actor and filmmakers john waters and barry levinson; and baseball player babe ruth. During the war of 1812, francis scott key wrote in baltimore after the bombardment of fort mchenry. His poem was set to music and popularized as a song; in 1931 it was designated as the american national anthem. Baltimore has more public statues and monuments per capita than any other city in the country, and is home to some of the earliest national register historic districts in the nation, including fells buildings are designated as historic in the national register, which is more than any other u.s. City. Baltimore is in north-central maryland on the patapsco river close to where it empties into the chesapeake bay. The city is also located on the fall line between the piedmont plateau and the atlantic coastal plain, which divides baltimore into and. The citys population has declined at each census since its peak in 1950.
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.