Des Moines Panic Button App

LockNow Safety provides schools near Des Moines 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 empowers schools of every size throughout the Des Moines 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 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.

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Locknow Safety provides trusted solutions for schools, churches, and businesses. We’re here to help you create a safer space and boost confidence in your emergency plans. Start your free trial with your team today!

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Why Every School Needs a Panic Button System

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About Des Moines

Des moines is the capital and the most populous city in the u.s. State of iowa. It is also the county seat of polk county. A small part of the city extends into warren county. It was incorporated on september 22, 1851, as fort des moines, which was shortened to in 1857. It is on and named after the des moines river, which likely was adapted from the early french name, rivire des moines, meaning. The citys capital, it is the site of the first caucuses of the presidential primary cycle. Many presidential candidates set up campaign headquarters in des moines. A 2007 article in the new york times said, according to the united states census bureau, the city has an area of 90.65 square miles, of which 88.93 square miles is land and 1.73 square miles is covered by water. It is 850 feet above sea level at the confluence of the raccoon and des moines rivers. As of the census of 2010, there were 203,433 people, 81,369 households, and 47,491 families residing in the city. Population density was 2,515.6 inhabitants per square mile. There were 88,729 housing units at an average density of 1,097.2 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city for unincorporated areas not merged with the city proper was 66.2% white, 15.5% african americans, 0.5% native american, 4.0% asian, and 2.6% from two or more races. People of hispanic or latino origin, of any race, made up 12.1% of the population. The cities racial make up during the 2010 census was 76.4% white, 10.2% african american, 0.5% native american, 4.4% asian. Non-hispanic whites were 70.5% of the population in 2010.

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.