Erie Active Threat Alerts

7 Benefits of School Panic Buttons in Erie

LockNow Safety empowers schools near Erie 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, The LockNow Safety App ensures your campus is ready. LockNow technology and active threat response training not only prepares your staff, it empowers them in preparedness and provides a plan to take action.

Active Shooter Response

Across the Erie area, LockNow Safety equips schools with tools for immediate crisis or intruder response.Our panic button technology enables any educator or staff member to alert the entire school within seconds of identifying a threat. Designed with insights from safety professionals and educators, the LockNow Safety App helps prevent the breakdowns in communication that contributed to incidents in Parkland, Florida and Uvalde, Texas. In emergencies, speed and shared awareness save lives.

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Active Shooter Alert Details

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The LockNow Safety App ensures that when an active threat alert is sent, users receive both an audible alarm and a detailed notification. The alert identifies the threat’s location, enabling fast, informed decisions by school personnel. The app enables any staff you select to activate the active shooter alert the instant a threat is observed, drastically improving response time. The simplistic design is created for stressful situations when user capabilites are compromized. Built-in communication tools allow staff to report intruder movement, missing students, and secure areas in real time. This system delivers location-specific alerts without relying on GPS, customized to your facility’s structure to enhance safety and coordination.

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

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 full control over user capabilities—deciding who can trigger alerts, receive them, and view essential crisis communication. 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 users settings.

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Authorities

The LockNow Safety App allows first responders and cooperating authorities to receive instant notifications via app or text alerts during an intruder situation. These critical partners in emergency response can be registered to receive only real active threat alerts, avoiding interruptions from routine drills. When a panic button is activated, registered authorities are notified simultaneously with school personnel, helping improve overall response times. CLICK HERE for a free, no obligation trial for your team.

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

With over 29 years of experience as a school administrator and school protection officer, Randy has dedicated his career to improving school safety. The creation of Locknow Safety stemmed from his recognition of widespread security challenges and the need for reliable communication tools. He understands the complexities of safety planning and works passionately to support others in building stronger emergency frameworks. Randy is certified in facility safety instruction and provides specialized safety training to schools, churches, and businesses. His experience includes developing proactive strategies, managing crisis events, and evaluating safety procedures.

Safety Is Our Passion

Your school community deserves reliable protection and dependable communication during emergencies. Our passion for school safety drives us to equip teams with clear, effective resources. We provide free safety protocol graphics, active shooter response plans, and step-by-step emergency guides to support your preparation efforts. Our goal is to help your school maintain confidence and readiness every day. If you’re exploring panic button technology to improve emergency response, contact us at TEAM@LOCKNOWAPP.COM. We understand the communication challenges schools face during crises. Our platform was engineered to streamline alerts, improve coordination, and shorten response times. Your safety goals are our mission.

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About Erie

Erie is a city on the south shore of lake erie and the county seat of erie county, pennsylvania, united states. Named for the lake and the native american erie people who lived in the area until the mid-17th century, erie is the fourth-largest city in pennsylvania, as well as the largest city in northwestern pennsylvania, with a population of 101,786 at the 2010 census. The estimated population in 2017 had decreased to 97,369. The erie metropolitan area, equivalent to all of erie county, consists of 276,207 residents. The erie-meadville, pa combined statistical area has a population of 369,331, as of the 2010 census. Erie is halfway between the cities of buffalo, new york, and cleveland, ohio, and due north of pittsburgh, pennsylvania. Eries flagship niagara. The city has also been called the because of the sparkling lake. Erie won the all-america city award in 1972, and in 2012 hosted the perry 200, a commemoration, celebrating 200 years of peace between england, america and canada following the war of 1812 and battle of lake erie. Erie is situated in northwestern pennsylvania at 42652n80434w north of pittsburgh. Eries third-largest city behind philadelphia and pittsburgh.

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