Boston Panic Button App

LockNow Safety empowers schools near Boston 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 Boston 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.

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Customizable

Locknow Safety App offers full customization to support your campus’s safety protocols. You control who can activate alerts, drills, and other features. We recommend enabling panic button access for all staff to ensure rapid response during threats. The app supports real-time communication, allowing users to stay informed, report concerns, and share updates. You can configure text-only alerts for select users and manage multiple campuses from a single dashboard.

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Authorities

The LockNow Safety App allows first responders and cooperating authorities to receive instant notifications via app or text alerts during an intruder situation.
These critical partners in emergency response can be registered to receive only real active threat alerts, avoiding interruptions from routine drills.
When a panic button is activated, registered authorities are notified simultaneously with school personnel, helping improve overall response times.

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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Our Founder

Randy brings over 29 years of experience as a school administrator and school protection officer.
He specializes in facility safety practices and crisis communication, and is a certified instructor.
Randy offers safety training and expert guidance for churches, schools, and businesses.
With hands-on experience in every phase of the security process—from proactive planning to threat response and safety assessments—Randy delivers practical, real-world solutions.

Our Passion

Your school community deserves the best in safety and preparedness.

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About Boston

Boston is the capital and most populous city of the commonwealth of massachusetts in the united states. The city proper covers 48 square miles with an estimated population of 694,583 in 2018, making it also the most populous city in new england. Boston is the seat of suffolk county as well, although the county government was disbanded on july 1, 1999. The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area known as greater boston, a metropolitan statistical area, this wider commuting region is home to some 8.2 million people, making it the sixth most populous in the united states. Boston is one of the oldest cities in the united states, founded on the shawmut peninsula in 1630 by puritan settlers from england. It was the scene of several key events of the american revolution, such as the boston massacre, the boston tea party, the battle of bunker hill, and the siege of boston. Upon gaining u.s. Independence from great britain, it continued to be an important port and manufacturing hub as well as a center for education and culture. The city has expanded beyond the original peninsula through land reclamation and municipal annexation. Its rich history attracts many tourists, with faneuil hall alone drawing more than 20 million visitors per year. Boston first public park. Today, boston is a thriving port city. The boston areas economic base also includes finance, professional and business services, biotechnology, information technology, and government activities. Households in the city claim the highest average rate of philanthropy in the united states; businesses and institutions rank among the top in the country for environmental sustainability and investment. The city has one of the highest costs of living in the united states as it has undergone gentrification, though it remains high on world livability rankings. Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles48.4 square miles above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the atlantic ocean, boston is the only state capital in the contiguous united states with an oceanic shoreline. In 2016, boston was estimated to have 673,184 residents living in 272,481 housing unitsa 9% population increase over 2010. The city is the third-most densely populated large u.s. City of over half a million residents. Some 1.2 million persons may be within boston’s boundaries during work hours, and as many as 2 million during special events. This fluctuation of people is caused by hundreds of thousands of suburban residents who travel to the city for work, education, health care, and special events.

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.