Portland Panic Button App
LockNow Safety empowers schools near Portland 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 enables and supports an immediate active shooter response to schools of all sizes across the Portland 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
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
With the LockNow Safety App, cooperating emergency responders and local authorities can be integrated into your alert system to receive critical notifications.
They can choose to receive only active shooter alerts, ensuring they’re not disturbed by routine drill messages.
When a panic button is pressed, registered responders are notified simultaneously with school staff, enabling faster coordination and quicker action.
They can also opt to receive text alerts only, if preferred.
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
Randy is a longtime school administrator and school protection officer with over 29 years of experience.
He has expertise in teaching facility safety practices and crisis communication.
He is a certified instructor and provides safety training and guidance for churches, schools, and businesses.
Randy has firsthand experience with every stage of the security process—whether it”s implementing proactive strategies, responding to threats, or assessing existing measures.
Our Passion
Your school community deserves the best in safety and preparedness.
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About Portland
Portland is the largest and most populous city in the u.s. State of oregon and the seat of multnomah county. It is a major port in the willamette valley region of the pacific northwest, at the confluence of the willamette and columbia rivers. As of 2018, portland had an estimated population of 653,115, making it the 25th most populated city in the united states, and the second-most populous in the pacific northwest ranks 19th-largest with a population of around 3.2 million. Approximately 60% of oregons early economy. At the turn of the 20th century, the city had a reputation as one of the most dangerous port cities in the world, a hub for organized crime and racketeering. After the citys most environmentally conscious cities because of its high walkability, large community of bicyclists, farm-to-table dining, expansive network of public transportation options, and over 10,000 acres of public parks. As a result, portland consistently ranks highly in quality of life in the united states. Its climate is marked by warm, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. This climate is ideal for growing roses, and portland has been called the for over a century. Portland lies on top of an extinct volcanic field known as the boring lava field, named after the nearby bedroom community of boring. The boring lava field has at least 32 cinder cones such as mount tabor, and its center lies in southeast portland. Mount st. Helens, a highly active volcano 50 miles northeast of the city in washington state, is easily visible on clear days and is close enough to have dusted the city with volcanic ash after its eruption on may 18, 1980. The rocks of the portland area range in age from late eocene to more recent eras. The 2010 census reported the city as 76.1% white. Whites not of hispanic origin made up 72.2% of the total population.