Active Threat Response in Elizabeth
LockNow Safety enables and supports an immediate active shooter response to schools of all sizes across the Elizabeth 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.
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Improving Elizabeth Active Shooter Response
When an active threat alert is sent in a school with the Locknow App, users receive the alert with an alarm to ensure they receive the critical information. The notification identifies the location of the threat on your campus, allowing immediate situational awareness for all school personnel. With the app, authorized staff can immediately activate an active shooter alert as soon as danger is detected, helping responders act much faster. Its streamlined interface is intentionally built for crisis moments when user performance may be reduced. This alert enables swift decision-making based on where the intruder is located and what the safest course of action is for staff and students. Ongoing internal communication within the app allows everyone to stay informed about intruder movement, missing students, or class lockdowns. Providing the attacker’s location without using location services is unique to the LockNow Safety App — customized for the specific layout of your facility.
Active Shooter Alert Details
When an active threat alert is sent, users receive the alert with an alarm to assure they receive the critical information. The app empowers selected personnel to issue an active shooter alert instantly upon recognizing a threat, greatly enhancing overall response time. Its intuitive, minimalistic design supports users in high-stress situations when their abilities may be compromised. The notification arrives and identifies the location of the threat on your campus allowing immediate situational awareness for all school personnel. This alert enables swift decision making based on where the intruder is located and what is the safest course of action for staff and students. Ongoing internal communication is also enabled in the app to update everyone on movement of the intruder, missing students or where a class may be secured. Providing the location of the attacker without using location services is unique to the Locknow Safety App; we customize the app to the locations at your facility.
Preparation and Communication for an Intruder Event
- Immediate alerts to your campus or campuses.
- Active threat alerts or text alerts to your staff.
- Location of the active threat provided with alert for immediate situational awareness and the safest decisions.
- Simple communication for your entire staff to share critical information during an attack.
- The ability to activate drills with the app so your practice communication matches a real crisis.
- Include cooperating authorities, police and first responders in alerts.
- Customized set up for each user and campus.
- Personalized service for your staff. We communicate with troubled users directly removing admin from the process so they can focus on their job.
- The fastest response possible when used in conjunction with other communication methods
- Safety protocol resources for your campus to mirror protocol in the Locknow App.
- Run, Hide, Fight active shooter response resources for your school or campus.
- Free active threat response video training for your staff.
- Free physical security assessment.
- Discounted on site active shooter response training
Customizable
Locknow Safety App offers full customization to support your campus’s safety protocols. You control who can activate alerts, drills, and other features. We recommend enabling panic button access for all staff to ensure rapid response during active threats. The app supports real-time communication, allowing users to stay informed, report concerns, and share updates. You can configure text-only alerts for select users and manage multiple campuses from a single dashboard. You are in control of what each user can do in the app from activating alerts, receiving alerts and viewing critical communication in a crisis.
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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. Try the Locknow App with your team with a FREE trial, simply CLICK HERE to set it up.What Are People Saying
Korey Miles, Superintendent of Mound City Schools, stated: We have used the LockNow Safety App in real crisis situations, unfortunately two times. It has enabled us to alert our staff immediately and keep them up to date as the event unfolded. It gives our staff peace of mind that we can communicate immediately.
Schools using LockNow Safety benefit from responsive, personalized support. Our team takes over when technology challenges arise, removing the burden from administrators. With leadership experience at our core, we know how to serve without adding stress. Every person is treated individually because safety is not just a system—it’s a commitment.
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Locknow Safety Founder
Randy brings nearly three decades of experience as a school administrator and school protection officer. Locknow Safety grew from his firsthand observations of communication issues and safety weaknesses within school environments. His deep understanding of school vulnerabilities fuels his dedication to strengthening emergency readiness. Randy’s passion for protecting students and staff extends to helping organizations implement effective safety strategies. As a certified instructor in facility safety, he delivers expert safety training and crisis communication guidance to schools, churches, and businesses. His knowledge spans every stage of the security process, including prevention, response, and evaluation.
Safety Is Our Passion
Your school community deserves tools that strengthen both safety and confidence. Our commitment to school safety means we offer extensive free resources, including safety protocol graphics and active shooter response materials, to help your team stay informed. We work closely with schools to ensure they have everything needed to maintain a secure and prepared environment. If your school is considering panic button technology, feel free to reach out at TEAM@LOCKNOWAPP.COM. We recognize how quickly communication can break down during a crisis. That’s why our system focuses on clarity, speed, and reliable emergency coordination to support the people who need it most.
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About Elizabeth
Elizabeth is both the largest city and the county seat of union county, in new jersey, united states. As of the 2010 united states census, the city had a total population of 124,969, retaining its ranking as new jerseys population estimates program calculated a population of 128,885, an increase of 3.1% from the 2010 enumeration, ranking the city the 215th-most-populous in the nation. In 2008, elizabeth was named one of by popular science magazine, the only city in new jersey selected. According to the united states census bureau, the city had a total area of 13.464 square miles, including 12.319 square miles of land and 1.145 square miles of water. As of the 2010 united states census, there were 124,969 people, 41,596 households, and 29,325.180 families residing in the city. The population density was 10,144.1 per square mile. There were 45,516 housing units at an average density of 3,694.7 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 54.65% of the population. The city’s hispanic population was the tenth-highest percentage among municipalities in new jersey as of the 2010 census.