The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office (NPSO) recently provided Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training to teachers and support staff at Provencal Elementary and Junior High School as part of the school’s ongoing commitment to safety and emergency preparedness.

Sheriff Stuart Wright said the purpose of the training is to equip educators and school employees with the knowledge and confidence to recognize, respond to, and react appropriately during critical incidents that may occur on campus.

“Our goal is to empower school personnel with the tools and confidence necessary to protect themselves and their students should a crisis ever occur,” said Sheriff Wright.

Developed by Texas State University’s Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center, the CRASE program is a nationally recognized training model utilized by law enforcement agencies across the country. It emphasizes situational awareness, decisive action, and coordinated response — key strategies that can help save lives during emergencies.

Due to the sensitive and security-based nature of the training, specific details will not be released publicly. NPSO School Resource Officer Deputy Myron Robinson facilitated the training session, which was coordinated in partnership with Provencal Elementary/Junior High School Principal Diana Curtis.

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office continues to collaborate with Natchitoches Parish School Superintendent Grant Eloi and parish schools to strengthen safety and preparedness through ongoing training and partnerships.