Training System Improvements * Added support for **PDF training documents** in addition to video-based training. * Team Leads can now assign training documents and training videos from the same Training section. * PDF training documents now open directly within the app. * Added PDF document icons to clearly distinguish documents from videos. * Removed confusing video play icons from PDF training items. ### Training Progress & Tracking * PDF training assignments are now automatically marked as **Viewed** when opened. * Team Leads can now track completion of both video and document-based training. * Updated training progress reporting to display **Training Modules** instead of Videos. * Improved training assignment tracking and completion reporting. ### Training Interface Updates * Renamed **Training Video** to **Training** throughout the app. * Renamed **Assigned Videos** to **Assigned Training**. * Updated assignment screens and training management terminology for consistency. * Improved training-related labels and messaging throughout the application. ### Team Management Improvements * Removed inaccurate "No Training" indicators from Team Management. * Improved training assignment visibility and reporting accuracy. ### Role & Permissions Improvements * Improved Team Lead promotion synchronization. * Fixed role updates so newly promoted Team Leads receive updated permissions after login. ### Incident Reporting Improvements * Added category indicators for Medical incidents. * Improved incident category visibility and consistency. ### General Improvements * Multiple bug fixes and user interface enhancements. * Improved training assignment workflows for churches and security teams. * Enhanced overall stability and usability. **Church Alert continues to help churches Protect What Matters Most through improved communication, training, scheduling, and incident management.**

New Medical Alert type — silently notifies your security team without sounding the full alarm, perfect for medical situations that require a discreet response Critical Alerts enabled — Panic, Lockdown, and Active Shooter alerts now break through Do Not Disturb and silent mode so your team never misses an emergency Scheduling improvements — member names now appear in Pending and Declined schedule views for better team visibility Bug fixes and stability improvements

Free Preview New users can now explore Church Alert without a subscription. Get started right away and choose a plan when you're ready — no commitment required. Multi-Alert System The panic button has been upgraded into a full multi-alert system. Security teams can now trigger specific alert types including Panic, Lockdown, and Missing Child. Each alert type is clearly labeled so your team knows exactly what they're responding to. Panic Button Repositioned The alert button has been moved to the left side of the screen for easier one-handed access during high-pressure situations. Rejected Incidents Can Now Be Edited Incident reports that have been rejected by an admin no longer get stuck in the feed. Team members can now edit and resubmit rejected reports directly from the My Church screen. Find Your Church Before Creating One A new church search step helps prevent duplicate profiles. Users are prompted to search for their church before creating a new one, keeping your directory clean and accurate. Subscription Plan Clarity Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements General stability and reliability improvements throughout the app

Training Assign multiple training videos to any team member or team lead at once Email notification sent to assigned person with video titles listed Training status indicator on each member tile in Team Management Team Leads can now track their own training progress Safety Bulletins Church administrators can post internal Safety Bulletins visible only to the security team Keeps sensitive security information within the team

This update introduces the Panic Alert feature — a one-tap emergency button that instantly notifies your entire security team with an audible alarm, regardless of whether the app is open or in the background. Any team member can trigger an alert, and only the sender or a Team Lead can cancel it with an All Clear. Additional improvements include faster team coordination, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

Six document type cards: Vulnerability Assessment, Building Schematic, Evacuation Plan, Active Shooter Plan, Medical Plan, and Other ∙ Upload, view, and delete documents for each category ∙ Multiple files supported per category (except Vulnerability Assessment which remains single-file) ∙ Original filenames are now stored and displayed instead of generated names ∙ PDF viewer ∙ Upload progress indicator shows “Uploading…” while files are being sent ∙ File type icons distinguish PDFs, images, and documents in the list

Six document type cards: Vulnerability Assessment, Building Schematic, Evacuation Plan, Active Shooter Plan, Medical Plan, and Other ∙ Upload, view, and delete documents for each category ∙ Multiple files supported per category (except Vulnerability Assessment which remains single-file) ∙ Original filenames are now stored and displayed instead of generated names ∙ PDF viewer ∙ Upload progress indicator shows “Uploading…” while files are being sent ∙ File type icons distinguish PDFs, images, and documents in the list

Bug fixes and performance improvements, including improvements to the subscription and billing experience.

Resolved an issue where some subscription plans were not loading correctly on certain devices. General stability improvements.

Extended free trial from 7 days to 14 days — more time to explore everything Church Alert has to offer Improved filtering with selectable dropdowns for easier navigation Team Leads can now be assigned training videos and track progress

Improved onboarding experience for new Team Leaders with a smoother setup flow from account creation to subscription selection.

Fixed issue where users were not redirected to the subscription screen after creating a church profile Improved onboarding flow for a smoother setup experience Added automatic phone number formatting (###-###-####) for better input accuracy Minor bug fixes and performance improvements