Charleston Panic Button App
LockNow Safety provides schools near Charleston with real-time active threat alerts and expert-led training to build effective school safety protocols. By streamlining emergency response planning, we enable school safety teams to act swiftly during active shooter incidents. Immediate alerts mean faster decisions — and LockNow Safety delivers that speed when it matters most. Our mobile-friendly application provides panic buttons to staff throughout your campus.
LockNow Safety enables and supports an immediate active shooter response to schools of all sizes across the Charleston 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.
View more details about the Locknow App by watching our video: Watch the LockNow App “How It Works” Video.
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. 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 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
“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 is a veteran school administrator and protection officer with a 30-year track record in safety leadership.
With firsthand experience across the full spectrum of security operations, Randy excels at crafting forward-thinking defenses, managing active threats, and conducting thorough assessments of current protocols.
He specializes in facility security and emergency communication, offering hands-on training and strategic guidance to organizations ranging from schools and churches to corporate teams.
Our Passion
Creating a safe and confident environment is more important than ever.
If your school is considering panic button technology to improve active threat response, our team is ready to help.
For expert safety solutions tailored to schools, churches, and businesses,
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About Charleston
Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the u.s. State of south carolina, the county seat of charleston county, and the principal city in the charleston-north charleston-summerville metropolitan statistical area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of south carolinas wharf. The only major antebellum american city to have a majority-enslaved population, charleston was controlled by an oligarchy of white planters and merchants who successfully forced the federal government to revise its 1828 and 1832 tariffs during the nullification crisis and launched the civil war in 1861 by seizing the arsenal, castle pinckney, and fort sumter from their federal garrisons. Known for its rich history, well-preserved architecture, distinguished restaurants, and hospitable people, charleston is a popular tourist destination. It has received numerous accolades, including by travel + leisure in 2011 and in 2013 and 2014 by conde nast traveler, and also by southern living magazine. In 2016, charleston was ranked the by travel + leisure. The city proper consists of six distinct districts. In 2010, the racial makeup of charleston was 70.2% white, 25.4% african american, 1.6% asian, and 1.5% of two or more races; in addition, 2.9% of the population was hispanic or latino, of any race.
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.