During an emergency every second counts. That is the premise behind Lockdown Aid. The iOS app is the companion Mobile Application to the Lockdown Aid software. Lockdown Aid (Active Lockdown and Emergency Response Technology) is a cloud based software solution that empowers staff by allowing them to initiate a lockdown from any authorized and configured smart phone, tablet, or desktop PC. This significantly reduces the amount of time between the recognition of a threat and the initiation of a lockdown. The Lockdown Aid System integrates with existing (or future) electronic door locks and surveillance cameras, allows staff to check in with location and allows administrators and law enforcement to provide instructions to staff during a lockdown.