About Next of Kin Alert
Our Services
NOK Alert's emphasis on lockscreen activation and persistent, multi-channel notifications tailored for next-of-kin alerts sets it apart from anything comparable!
At Next of Kin Alert (NOK Alert), we provide a secure, private system for notifying family and emergency contacts during critical moments. Whether it’s a sudden hospitalization, missed check-in, or scheduled surgery, our platform ensures the right people are alerted—quickly, clearly, and persistently.
Events like Pregnancy, Births, Engagements & other Special Reminders can be sent to family network members only, who opt-in to special notifications.
Using our color-coded alert system, users can initiate real-time push notifications to designated contacts based on urgency. From routine wellness check-ins to life-threatening emergencies, our technology delivers:
🔓 Lockscreen Activation
The NOK Alert System is designed for real-world emergencies—where seconds matter and the user may be unconscious, incapacitated, or unable to unlock their device.
With Lockscreen Activation, anyone nearby (a bystander, coworker, EMT, or hospital staff) can trigger the user’s predefined NOK Alert protocol—even if the device is locked.
🔑 Key Features:
- No unlock required – Access to the NOK Alert trigger is available via the device lockscreen or emergency access panel
- Pre-set protocol – Sends immediate, color-coded notifications to trusted contacts (based on user's emergency preferences)
- Failsafe escalation – Alerts continue until someone responds
- Optional info – Can display emergency contacts, allergies, or critical info securely without exposing full app content
- Tamper-proof & permission-controlled – Users define what others can see or activate
- 🔴 Emergency Alerts
Persistent, multi-channel messages (SMS, voice, email, app) that continue until acknowledged. Used for life-threatening events or hospitalizations.
- 🟠 Urgent Notifications
Immediate updates for significant but non-life-threatening events such as travel disruptions, incidents, or urgent support needs.
- 🟢 Check-In Reminders
Scheduled or GPS-triggered prompts for wellness verifications, daily routines, or recovery check-ins. Escalates if unconfirmed.
- 🔵 Informational Messages
General updates and itinerary changes—no response required. Ideal for low-priority communication.
- 🟣 Joyful Notices
Special messages for births, engagements, graduations, or other personal milestones. Keeps loved ones connected during life’s happiest moments.
- 🟡 Legal & Insurance Notices
Notifications for court dates, legal documents, policy changes, and other sensitive matters—ensuring designated agents or representatives are informed and up to date.
All alerts are encrypted, trackable, and configurable—with optional API integrations for hospitals, elder care facilities, and legal professionals. NOK Alert is privacy-first, redundancy-enabled, and built for peace of mind.
Our Story
Next of Kin Alert was born from a simple but urgent question:
“If something happens to me, will the people I love be notified—reliably, and in time?”
Founder Richard Kruppa Jr. envisioned a world where emergency communication is automatic, respectful, and persistent—not left to chance or outdated paperwork. After witnessing the breakdowns in traditional next-of-kin notifications firsthand, he built NOK Alert to close that gap.
What began as a deeply personal concern has become a mission:
To create a secure, intelligent, and compassionate alert system that honors the responsibility we all carry—to inform, protect, and care for those closest to us in moments that matter most.
From isolated seniors and frequent travelers to hospitals, legal guardians, and high-risk workers, NOK Alert is redefining how loved ones stay connected when life takes a turn. This isn’t just technology—it’s peace of mind, delivered.
Our Team
At the heart of Next of Kin Alert is a passionate team committed to making emergency communication smarter, faster, and more humane.
Richard Kruppa Jr. – Founder & CEO
A visionary entrepreneur with a background in health-tech, legal advocacy, and safety innovation, Richard founded NOK Alert to solve a personal and societal problem—how to reliably notify loved ones in moments of crisis. He oversees the company’s strategic vision, product development, and partnerships.
– Director of Operations
The Director of Operations will be responsible for ensuring seamless coordination between tech, legal compliance, and service fulfillment. This role will manage infrastructure, process optimization, and API relationships with healthcare and institutional partners.
– General Manager
The General Manager will lead daily business operations including customer experience, account services, and staff development. They will serve as the bridge between product, marketing, and our growing user base, ensuring that NOK Alert remains responsive, accessible, and trustworthy at every touchpoint.
Together, this team blends technical precision with personal empathy, building NOK Alert into the standard for life-critical communications.
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Emergency & Important Family Network Notification & Check-In System with Hospital Alert Button and Voice Activations
Next of Kin Alert System is a unique and proprietary
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
to send secure, encrypted notifications to family network members only.
In the event of an emergency, natural disaster, missing person, family announcement,
or medical event, nok.locker will:
- Go through approved steps to reach your network and approved members for notification
- Reminders and Alarms can be sent to all registered devices and hearing aids
- Missed responses or Failed Check-ins will elevate the alert and then notify others who have opted-in the family network only
- Medical Information can be shared privately and securely to route the information to all pertinent parties only
- Help to facilitate the further release of information or instructions to approved family network members only
- Release pre-approved notices and important data at time of passing to approved family network members and approved media outlets
A VPN is a secure, encrypted connection that routes your data through a private tunnel across the internet. It hides your real IP address and protects data in transit.
NOK.LOCKER ensures:
- Protected communication from eavesdropping
- Ensures all messages (including push alerts) are encrypted end-to-end
- Hides location and network info of the sender/receiver
- Can be deployed at the infrastructure level (e.g., between the server and hospital system) or user-level (via a mobile app with VPN protection)
📳 Push Notification System
A push notification system sends real-time messages directly to users’ devices (mobile or desktop) through an app or browser.
NOK.LOCKER provides:
- Sends color-coded alerts based on user requests
- Triggers emergency notifications, check-ins, or updates without requiring the user to open the app
- Tracks delivery, receipt, and confirmation status
- Works offline or across networks, including Starlink and other satellite networks, by queuing messages and delivering when the device is available
- Can be used to notify emergency contacts with voice or one-touch device activation
✅ Combined Benefits
A VPN-protected push-notification system ensures:
- Secure offline or across networks, including Starlink and other satellite networks including local available cellular tower service bypass
- No exposure of device metadata or network origin
- Tamper-resistant notifications—important in cases involving medical, legal, or family safety
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