Active Threat Response in Wheeling
LockNow Safety enables and supports an immediate active shooter response to schools of all sizes across the Wheeling 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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The LockNow Safety App ensures that when an active threat alert is sent, Wheeling school personnel 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.
Active Shooter Alert Details
When an active threat alert is sent, users receive the alert with an alarm to assure they receive the critical information. The app empowers selected personnel to issue an active shooter alert instantly upon recognizing a threat, greatly enhancing overall response time. Its intuitive, minimalistic design supports users in high-stress situations when their abilities may be compromised. The notification arrives and identifies the location of the threat on your campus allowing immediate situational awareness for all school personnel. This alert enables swift decision making based on where the intruder is located and what is the safest course of action for staff and students. Ongoing internal communication is also enabled in the app to update everyone on movement of the intruder, missing students or where a class may be secured. Providing the location of the attacker without using location services is unique to the Locknow Safety App; we customize the app to the locations at your facility.
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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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 Wheeling
Wheeling is a city in ohio and marshall counties in the u.s. State of west virginia. Located almost entirely in ohio county, of which it is the county seat, it lies along the ohio river in the foothills of the appalachian mountains. Wheeling was originally a settlement in the british colony of virginia and later an important city in the commonwealth of virginia. Wheeling was the first state capital of west virginia. Due to its location along major transportation routes, including the ohio river, national road, and the b&o railroad, wheeling became a manufacturing center in the late nineteenth century. After experiencing the closing of factories and substantial population loss following world war ii, wheeling’s major industries now include healthcare, education, law and legal services, entertainment and tourism, and energy. Wheeling is the principal city of the wheeling, wv-oh metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2010 census, the msa had a population of 147,950, and the city itself had a population of 28,486. Wheeling is located at 40413n804155w. The city has a total area of 16.01 square miles, of which 13.79 square miles is land and 2.22 square miles is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 28,486 people, 12,816 households, and 6,949 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,065.7 inhabitants per square mile. There were 14,661 housing units at an average density of 1,063.2 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% white, 5.1% african american, 0.2% native american, 0.9% asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or latino people of any race were 0.9% 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.