Evonik donates $80,000 to St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office

• Donation to enhance safety equipment, technology, and training for law enforcement
• Commitment to fostering community resilience and safety

Evonik, one of the world's leading specialty chemicals companies, has donated $80,000 to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office in LaPlace, Louisiana. The contribution will fund technology advancements, officer training, and community outreach to strengthen law enforcement and public safety throughout the region. 

“Evonik’s support enables us to invest in training and technology that helps us to better serve our community with improved safety measures, such as maintaining a network of highly effective crime cameras,” said Sheriff Mike Tregre of St. John the Baptist Parish.

The Evonik donation will contribute to: 

• Enhancements at the Lloyd B. Johnson Training Center in LaPlace, which offers professional development for officers, community safety classes, and state-of-the-art facilities featuring virtual reality training and simulation programs.
• Upgrades and maintenance at the Octavio “Ox” Gonzalez SWAT Complex to enhance officer training for managing high-risk situations.
• Acquisition of essential safety equipment for officers.

The training facilities are open to officers from all Louisiana parishes and the State Police promoting state-wide collaboration and resource sharing. 

Brittany Breaux, Manager of Evonik’s Reserve, La., site, emphasized Evonik’s community commitment by supporting local law enforcement  “We recognize the vital role law enforcement plays for our safety,” said Breaux. “By investing in advanced training and technology, we support those who protect us and create a lasting, positive impact.” 

Evonik’s Reserve site, employs approximately 50 people and manufactures specialty chemicals used to produce high performing surfactants in industrial and institutional cleaners, additives, wetting agents, and catalyst used in polyurethane foams, as well as epoxy coatings used in surface coating.