Akron Panic Button App

LockNow Safety empowers schools near Akron 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, LockNow Safety ensures your campus is ready. LockNow technology and active threat and mitigation training not only prepares your staff, it empowers them in preparedness and provides a plan to take action.

LockNow Safety empowers schools of every size throughout the Akron 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.

View more details about the Locknow App by watching our video: Watch the LockNow App “How It Works” Video.

Customizable

The Locknow Safety App is tailored to meet the unique needs of your campus. You decide who can send alerts, initiate drills, and manage permissions. We recommend giving all staff access to the panic button for active threat situations. During emergencies, the app simplifies communication, allowing users to receive updates, report issues, and share vital information. You can also assign specific users to receive text alerts only. Whether your school has one campus or several, Locknow gives you full control over user settings.

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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.

What Are People Saying

Richard Asbill, Superintendent of the Bolivar School District, stated:
“We implemented the LockNow App in our district and are pleased with the results.
The app allows all administrators and employees to initiate, receive notifications, and stay informed during an emergency.”

With excellent service from the LockNow staff, schools always receive the support they need.
When any technology issues arise, the LockNow team steps in and removes the burden from administrators so they can focus on their jobs.
With the founder being a former principal, we understand the demands of school leadership and ensure our system adds no additional stress.
We serve each person individually because safety is our highest priority.

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Our Founder

With more than 29 years of service in education and school safety, Randy has dedicated his career to protecting learning environments.
Whether it”s planning ahead, reacting in real time, or reviewing what”s already in place, Randy has been directly involved in every step of the security journey.
As a certified instructor and seasoned administrator, he teaches vital safety practices and crisis response techniques to schools, churches, and local businesses.

Our Passion

Your school community deserves the best in safety and preparedness.

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About Akron

Akron south of cleveland. As of the 2017 census estimate, the city proper had a total population of 197,846, making it the 119th-largest city in the united states. The greater akron area, covering summit and portage counties, had an estimated population of 703,505. The city was founded in 1825 by simon perkins and paul williams, along the little cuyahoga river at the summit of the developing ohio and erie canal. The name is derived from the greek word signifying a summit or high point. It was briefly renamed south akron after eliakim crosby founded nearby north akron in 1833, until both merged into an incorporated village in 1836. In the 1910s, akron doubled in population, making it the nationt i a woman? speech; w. E. B. Du bois in 1920; and president bill clinton in 1997. In 1914, marcus garvey founded the universal negro improvement association in akron. Episodes of major civil unrest in akron have included the riot of 1900, rubber strike of 1936, and the wooster avenue riots of 1968. Akron is located in the great lakes region about 39 miles is water. According to census data from 2010-2014, the median income for a household in the city was $34,139. The per capita income for the city was $17,596. About 26.7% of persons were in poverty.