Rockford Panic Button App

LockNow Safety serves schools near Rockford by providing panic button technology to School Administrators and Safety Coordinators. LockNow Safety equips schools with the active threat alerts and training needed to develop and implement effective safety mitigation practices. This enables school safety teams to ensure an immediate response to active shooter attacks. The safest response to an intruder is the fastest response, and immediate alerts from LockNow Safety bring this to your campus.

In Rockford, LockNow Safety provides schools with the ability to act without delay when a threat arises.

Our panic button feature allows any staff member to instantly notify the entire campus of an intruder, ensuring no time is lost. Developed through years of experience and cross-sector collaboration, the LockNow Safety App addresses the communication gaps that have proven deadly in past school emergencies. The key to a swift response is making sure everyone knows — immediately.

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Customizable

With the Locknow Safety App, we customize the app to fit your campus and user needs. You control who can activate and receive alerts as well as who can activate drills and other permissions. We typically recommend that all staff have access to the panic button and active threat alert. Additional features during an active threat event allow simple communication for all users to receive updates, report concerns, or provide important information. Locknow customization provides the option to select particular users to receive text alerts only. You have control of how your facility is set up. Does your school have multiple campuses? We can connect your administrators to each campus if you prefer — again, you determine each user”s 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 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

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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About Rockford

Rockford is a city in winnebago county in the u.s. State of illinois, in far northern illinois. Located on the banks of the rock river, rockford is the county seat of winnebago county. The largest city in illinois outside of the chicago metropolitan area, rockford is the third-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the united states according to 2010 u.s. Census data, the city of rockford had a population of 152,871, with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. The city of rockford’s population is 147,051 as of 2017, down 4.1% since 2010. Settled in the mid-1830s, the position of the city on the rock river made its location strategic for industrial development. In the second half of the 19th century, rockford was notable for its output of heavy machinery, hardware and tools; by the twentieth century, it was the second leading center of furniture manufacturing in the nation, and 94th largest city. During the second half of the 20th century, rockford struggled alongside many rust belt cities. Since the late 1990s, efforts in economic diversification have led to growth of automotive, aerospace, and healthcare industries, as well as the undertaking of various tourism and downtown revitalization efforts. Nicknamed the forest city, rockford is presently known for various venues of cultural or historical significance, including anderson japanese gardens, klehm arboretum, tinker swiss cottage, the bmo harris bank center, the coronado theatre, the laurent house, and the burpee museum of natural history. Its contributions to music are noted in the mendelssohn club, the oldest music club in the nation, and performers such as phantom regiment and cheap trick. According to the 2010 census, rockford has an area of 61.949 square miles, of which 61.08 square miles is water. Neighboring communities that border rockford, and are considered an integral part of the rockford metro area, are the cities of loves park, machesney park, belvidere, and the villages of winnebago, roscoe, rockton, poplar grove, new milford, and cherry valley. As of the 2010 census, there were 152,871 people and 66,700 households. Rockford is in the center of its namesake metropolitan area. The racial makeup of the city was 65.1% white, 20.5% african american, 0.4% native american, 2.9% asian, 0.01% pacific islander, 7.5% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or latino of any race were 15.8% of the population.

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.