Western Maryland Panic Button

LockNow Safety supports churches in Western Maryland with real-time panic button alerts and expert guidance for Church Safety Directors and Security Directors. With LockNow Safety, your team gets the tools and training needed to respond immediately to active shooter situations. The LockNow Safety App sends instant emergency notifications to church safety teams and church community members, enhancing crisis response and protecting your congregation. We provide practical safety resources so your team doesn’t have to spend hours searching for plans and guidance — everything you need is ready and accessible.

Active Threat Communication

With safety alerts in Western Maryland, your church community is alerted instantly in the event of an active shooter, ensuring a faster and more effective response. The Locknow App sends emergency notifications whether members are on church grounds or on their way to service. Real-time alerts enhance situational awareness and minimize dangerous gaps in information.

Churches throughout Western Maryland trust the LockNow Safety App for rapid panic button alerts that support a stronger active threat response. The app provides your church safety team with:

• Immediate alerts during active shooter emergencies
• Text-based threat notifications for your entire community
• Simple two-way communication during crises
• Threat location details for enhanced awareness
• Emergency alerts plus the ability to run practice drills
• Guidance and safety signage to help direct your congregation
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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

As an experienced school administrator and school protection officer with over 29 years of service, Randy Dougherty founded Locknow Safety after developing the Locknow Safety App for his own district, expanding his work to include facility safety planning, crisis communication education, and certified safety training for churches, schools, and businesses. His professional background covers access-control strategies, monitoring safety risks, and preparing organizations for active threat response. Randy’s comprehensive involvement in safety and security—from prevention to assessment—drives his passion for helping others create safer environments. For a quote on the Locknow Safety App or Training services, CLICK HERE.

The safety of the congregation has always been a core concern for churches, but the increasing complexity of modern security challenges requires a more proactive approach. LockNow Safety supports this need by offering comprehensive resources to enhance church security and active shooter preparedness. Our instruction includes on-site, in-person training, live online lessons, and video-based coursework that cover essential safety topics. We also perform physical assessments and offer expert recommendations to help refine your safety procedures. Our hands-on style equips your team with the practical skills needed to plan and respond effectively during active shooter scenarios. For additional details on safety training, click here or view 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 Western Maryland

Western maryland is the portion of the u.s. State of maryland that typically consists of washington, allegany, and garrett counties. The region is bounded by the mason-dixon line to the north, preston county, west virginia to the west, and the potomac river to the south. The washington metropolitan area is generally considered to be its eastern border, though some organizations stretch the region further east. Western maryland is much more rural than the baltimore-washington metropolitan area, where most of the state’s population lives, and is noted for its mountainous terrain. The area is generally regarded as part of appalachia, with the extreme western section having more of an affinity to pittsburgh than the rest of the state. Washington, allegany, and garrett counties are part of the appalachian regional commission.

Need guidance on church safety? Email us at Team@Locknowapp.com. We provide churches, schools, and businesses with full safety solutions to create secure and welcoming environments. Our team is ready to help your congregation feel safe and supported. CLICK HERE for a quote on the Locknow Safety App.