Full Feature Set
Everything your security team needs, nothing they don't
Every feature was chosen because real church security teams asked for it. No bloat. No generic enterprise features repurposed for congregations.
Encrypted Messaging
Messages are encrypted with AES-256-GCM on your device before they are sent, and stored as ciphertext rather than plain text. We publish our full security model so your team knows exactly what that protects against.
Read the deep divePush-to-Talk Voice
Sub-second walkie-talkie voice powered by LiveKit WebRTC. Hold to talk from the on-screen button or a paired Bluetooth PTT accessory. On Android you can also map a volume key to talk while the app is open. Stays active on a locked screen via a foreground service on Android and VoIP session on iOS.
Read the deep diveInstant Emergency Alerts
Send an emergency alert instantly to every team member, even if the app is closed. Pick from preloaded alerts like Medical, Fire, Lockdown, and Suspicious Person, or add custom alerts of your own tailored to your church's specific needs. Every alert drops a pin on the team map right where it was sent from.
Read the deep diveTriple-Tap Panic Button
Triple-press a paired Bluetooth PTT button to silently fire an emergency alert with your last known location. No unlocking your phone, no in-app confirmation — it works with the screen off and the phone holstered.
Read the deep diveActive Shooter Critical Alert
A dedicated, permission-gated button broadcasts an organization-wide emergency alert that overrides Do Not Disturb and silent mode on every teammate's phone using Apple's critical alerts entitlement. Double-tap to arm, then swipe to confirm — deliberately hard to trigger by accident.
Read the deep diveReal-Time Team Location
Live map shows every team member's position during services and events. Opt-in location sharing with geofence check-in prompts volunteers automatically when they arrive at the building. No more "is anyone in the parking lot yet?" messages.
Read the deep diveHierarchical Group Structure
Create a lead security group that receives all messages from all sub-teams. Parking, interior, children's wing, and medical each operate privately while your security director sees and speaks to every team simultaneously from one screen.
Read the deep diveIncident Logging and Response Plans
Encrypted incident reports with photos, GPS coordinates, and timestamps create a permanent, auditable record. Pre-configure response plans and broadcast them to your entire team with a single tap when a situation escalates.
Read the deep divePlanning Center Integration
Available as an $8/mo add-on. Connect your Planning Center account and your service roster syncs automatically. Volunteer schedules, team assignments, and upcoming service plans flow directly into GatherSafe. No spreadsheets, no double-entry, no day-of scramble.
Read the deep diveBluetooth PTT Accessories
Pair any BLE push-to-talk button including Retevis, Baofeng BT-PTT, and similar HID accessories. Clip it to your belt or earpiece and operate completely hands-free, just like a two-way radio, without the expensive hardware or monthly licensing fees.
Read the deep diveSeamless Network Handoff
Alerts, messages, and incident reports use iOS Multipath TCP to hand off between Wi-Fi and cellular without dropping the connection, and PTT voice migrates to the new network on its own. Step from the lobby out to the parking lot and your team stays reachable.
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