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		<title>Church Safety:  Mobile Alert Apps and Active Threat Response</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first 30 seconds of an active threat incident are often the most critical. This is true in any setting, but it is especially important in church environments, where people gather in large numbers in a setting built on trust, openness, and community. While these types of events are rare, thoughtful preparation is one way [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>FBI Active Shooter Data:  Implications for Schools</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Randy Dougherty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:22:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[School safety goes beyond rapid response—it’s about fostering a culture that’s equipped to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats. The FBI’s newly released 2024 report on Active Shooter Incidents in the United States offers vital insights. These findings are essential for school leaders to consider as they evaluate and strengthen their current safety strategies. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Internet Safety, Time to Take Action</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Randy Dougherty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After working in education for 29 years, I am confident that a lack of internet safety and unregulated social media are having a profound negative effect on our kids and teenagers. There is no doubt of the impact these are having on the growth and development of young people. Educators have witnessed a steady climb [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Locknow Safety Active Threat Mitigation and Response Training</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Randy Dougherty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Active Threat, right now If you were notified of an active threat nearby right now—how would you respond? Do you know your immediate actions? Can your teammates say the same?  Being ready to act isn&#8217;t optional; it’s essential. Everyone must have a plan and understand their role—even if that role is simply to run, hide, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>School Shootings, What Have We Learned?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Randy Dougherty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[School Shootings &#160;Lessons from Past Attacks Real-world incidents have shaped and sharpened our approach to active threat response. These events are not just tragic stories—they’re catalysts for strategic improvement in how we prepare, train, and act.&#160; Key FBI statistics include that 67% of active shooter incidents end before law enforcement arrives.​&#160; Most events conclude within [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Evolution of Active Threat Response</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Randy Dougherty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:09:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Evolution of Response   How are response, we’ll explore how threat response protocols have evolved—both off-campus and on-campus. By examining the shifts in strategy, coordination, and urgency, we’ll uncover the lessons learned from real-world events.   As we move forward, we&#8217;ll consider a critical question: Which response holds greater importance—off-campus or on-campus? Let&#8217;s evaluate [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Locknow Safety Answers 4 Critical School Intruder Questions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Randy Dougherty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Preparedness for a School Intruder with Locknow Safety Locknow Safety recently engaged in a Q&#38;A session with local leaders to discuss the latest advancements in school security. In the Q and Q, Locknow Founder and School Administrator Randy Dougherty shares insights on our fully integrated safety solutions, emergency response tools and training are refining school [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Armed Staff in Schools, A Good Idea?</title>
		<link>https://locknowapp.com/armed-staff-in-schools/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Randy Dougherty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The debate over whether to allow armed staff in schools is a complex and multifaceted issue. Proponents argue that having armed staff can enhance school safety and serve as a deterrent to potential attackers. On the other hand, opponents raise concerns about the potential risks and unintended consequences of introducing firearms into educational environments. Both [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>iPhone or Android for Critical Alerts?</title>
		<link>https://locknowapp.com/iphone-or-android-in-a-crisis/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Randy Dougherty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Deciding between an iPhone or Android phone? Not sure which one to choose? Undoubtedly, they both have their advantages and disadvantages. However, if you rely on your phone for applications that use emergency alerts or safety, there’s a clear winner and it&#8217;s not close. iPhone When selecting an iPhone or Android device, one of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Active Threat Response Training for Schools</title>
		<link>https://locknowapp.com/active-threat-response-training/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Randy Dougherty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Change the mindset of your staff and assure they are ready to take action with Locknow Safety Training Our presentation is passionate, yet thoughtfully crafted from an administrator’s perspective, prioritizing preparedness without causing alarm. Our goal is to change the mindset of school staff away from one of a victim to one of taking action. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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