Rapid City Active Threat Alerts

LockNow Safety partners with churches across Rapid City by offering timely active threat alerts and practical response training support for Safety Directors and Security Directors. LockNow Safety provides the critical resources your team needs to take immediate action during active shooter emergencies. The LockNow Safety App delivers instant panic button alerts to your safety team, improving crisis response and helping keep your congregation protected. Your team can skip the overwhelming search for safety procedures — we provide all the guidance and resources you need.

Emergency Notifications

In Rapid City, rapid safety alerts help your church community recognize active shooter threats instantly, enabling quicker decision-making during a crisis. The Locknow App notifies both on-site and incoming members the moment an emergency occurs. Immediate alerts boost situational awareness and reduce harmful delays in communication.

Across Rapid City, churches rely on the LockNow Safety App to provide panic button alerts for rapid active threat response. Key features include:

• Instant active shooter alerts for leadership and congregation
• Text notifications for all church members
• Efficient communication during crisis events
• Alerts with precise threat locations
• Emergency alerts and drill practice options
• Guidance and signage to direct your congregation
• Try it free with no risk!

Ensure your church is prepared with the LockNow Safety App. Control alert activation, conduct drills, and manage notifications for your team. Active shooter alerts instantly reach staff and congregation via text and push notifications. The app enables real-time communication, incident reporting, and updates for all campuses. Set up text-only alerts and control who receives notifications.

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Our Founder

Locknow Safety’s founder, Randy Dougherty, spent nearly 30 years as a school administrator and school protection officer, developing the Locknow Safety App to enhance safety practices within his district and building a strong foundation in facility safety oversight, crisis communication training, and certified safety instruction for churches, schools, and businesses. His expertise includes managing access-control processes, supervising unfamiliar individuals on campus, and preparing organizations for potential active threat events. Randy’s firsthand experience across every aspect of school safety informs his commitment to supporting others in building safer spaces. To receive a quote for the Locknow Safety App or Training, CLICK HERE.

Churches have always taken the responsibility of protecting their congregations seriously, but as security challenges evolve, additional training and preparation are essential. LockNow Safety offers a full range of solutions to advance your church security and improve active shooter response readiness. Our training options include in-person, on-site instruction along with live online and video-based programs that deliver critical information. We also offer in-depth physical safety assessments and provide expert guidance for enhancing the safety of your facilities. Our hands-on training empowers your team to create actionable plans and respond confidently in active shooter emergencies. For more information, click here or see this safety training video.

What We Do:

Church Security | Church Security Training | Church Security Guidelines | Church Security Ministry | Church Safety and Security | Safe Church Training | Church Safety and Security Plans | Church Active Shooter Plans

About Rapid City

Rapid city is the second most populous city in south dakota and the county seat of pennington county. Named after rapid creek, on which the city is established, it is set against the eastern slope of the black hills mountain range. The population was 67,956 as of the 2010 census. Known as the due to its location and the because of the life-size bronze president statues located downtown. Rapid city is split by a low mountain ridge that divides the western and eastern parts of the city. Ellsworth air force base is located on the outskirts of the city. Camp rapid, a part of the south dakota army national guard, is located in the western part of the city. Rapid city is home to popular attractions like art alley, dinosaur park, the city of presidents walking tour, chapel in the hills, storybook island, main street square and more. The historic town of deadwood is nearby. In the neighboring black hills are the popular tourist attractions of mount rushmore, the crazy horse memorial, custer state park, wind cave national park, jewel cave national monument, the museum at the black hills institute of geological research, and to the east of the city is badlands national park. Rapid city is located at 44.076188n 103.228299w/ 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of rapid city is 3,202 feet, is the highest point east of the rocky mountains. As of the census of 2010, there were 67,956 people, 28,586 households, and 16,957 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,226.4 inhabitants per square mile. There were 30,254 housing units at an average density of 546.0 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 80.4% white, 1.1% african american, 12.4% native american, 1.0% asian, 0.1% pacific islander, 0.7% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

If you’re seeking professional support for church safety, please email us at Team@Locknowapp.com. We specialize in providing churches, schools, and businesses with tailored safety solutions. Our mission is to help your congregation worship in a secure and welcoming space. Reach out today—we are happy to assist you. CLICK HERE for a Locknow Safety App pricing quote.