Active Shooter Response in Flint
Across the Flint area, LockNow Safety equips schools with tools for immediate crisis or intruder response.Our panic button technology enables any educator or staff member to alert the entire school within seconds of identifying a threat. Designed with insights from safety professionals and educators, the LockNow Safety App helps prevent the breakdowns in communication that contributed to incidents in Parkland, Florida and Uvalde, Texas. In emergencies, speed and shared awareness save lives.
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Improving Your School Shooter Response in Flint
When an active threat alert is sent, school personnel 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 Flint 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.
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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Authorities
The LockNow Safety App enables cooperating authorities and first responders to receive notification alerts or text alerts during an active shooter event. These essential members of the active threat response team can be registered to receive real active shooter alerts only, avoiding interruptions from practice drills. Registered authorities receive alerts simultaneously with school personnel when a panic button is activated, helping improve response times for emergency responders.
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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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Locknow Safety Founder
With over 29 years of experience as a school administrator and school protection officer, Randy has dedicated his career to improving school safety. The creation of Locknow Safety stemmed from his recognition of widespread security challenges and the need for reliable communication tools. He understands the complexities of safety planning and works passionately to support others in building stronger emergency frameworks. Randy is certified in facility safety instruction and provides specialized safety training to schools, churches, and businesses. His experience includes developing proactive strategies, managing crisis events, and evaluating safety procedures.
Safety Is Our Passion
Your school community deserves reliable protection and dependable communication during emergencies. Our passion for school safety drives us to equip teams with clear, effective resources. We provide free safety protocol graphics, active shooter response plans, and step-by-step emergency guides to support your preparation efforts. Our goal is to help your school maintain confidence and readiness every day. If you’re exploring panic button technology to improve emergency response, contact us at TEAM@LOCKNOWAPP.COM. We understand the communication challenges schools face during crises. Our platform was engineered to streamline alerts, improve coordination, and shorten response times. Your safety goals are our mission.
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About Flint
Flint is the largest city and seat of genesee county, michigan, united states. Located along the flint river, 66 miles northwest of detroit, it is a principal city within the region known as mid michigan. According to the 2010 census, flint has a population of 102,434, making it the seventh largest city in michigan. The flint metropolitan area is located entirely within genesee county. It is the fourth largest metropolitan area in michigan with a population of 425,790 in 2010. The city was incorporated in 1855. Flint was founded as a village by fur trader jacob smith in 1819 and became a major lumbering area on the historic saginaw trail during the 19th century. From the late 19th century to the mid 20th century, the city was a leading manufacturer of carriages and later automobiles, earning it the nickname. General motors was founded in flint in 1908, and the city grew into an automobile manufacturing powerhouse for gm disease due to tainted water. Flint lies in the flint/tri-cities region of michigan. Flint and genesee county can be categorized as a subregion of flint/tri-cities. It is located along the flint river, which flows through lapeer, genesee, and saginaw counties and is 78.3 mi long. As of the 2000 census, there were 124,943 people, 48,744 households, and 30,270 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,714.9 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 53.3% black or african american, 41.4% white, 0.6% native american, 0.4% asian, <0.1% pacific islander, 1.1% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. 3.0% of the population were hispanic or latino of any race. 7.2% were of german and 5.6% american ancestry. 96.0% spoke english and 2.5% spanish as their first language.
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.