The Shreveport Police Department, in coordination with Caddo Parish School officials, continues efforts to hold parents accountable for ensuring their children attend school as required by law.
On April 24, 2026, Shreveport Police officers initiated an investigation after being notified by truancy officers of a child who had been habitually absent from school. School officials reported that the child’s parent failed to provide any documentation or valid justification for the excessive absences.
The child, age 10, has reportedly missed more than 65 days of school in 2026. Caddo Parish School employees documented multiple attempts to intervene and work with the family prior to law enforcement involvement.
On April 28, 2026, officers arrested Shantanell Page on one count of Improper Supervision of a Child. During the course of the arrest, Page also resisted officers and was additionally charged with Resisting an Officer. This marks her second arrest for improper supervision in 2026.
The Shreveport Police Department would like to thank Caddo Parish Public Schools for their continued partnership and dedication to the well-being and education of our community’s children.
Ensuring children attend school is not optional—it is a responsibility. SPD will continue working alongside our educational partners to address truancy issues and hold those accountable when necessary.