LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Police Department announced this week that it will be staffing a full-time school resource police officer on the campuses of the Lakeport Unified School District starting the first week of October.

Chief Brad Rasmussen said Lakeport Police Officer Victor Rico has been assigned to the school resources officer duties for the remainder of this calendar year.

Rico was born and raised in Lake County and is fluent in Spanish. He joined the Lakeport Police Department earlier this year, as Lake County News reported.

Rasmussen said Rico will begin his campus-related duties on Oct. 3.

The school resource officer program has been made possible by a funding partnership between the Lakeport Unified School Board and the Lakeport City Council, according to Rasmussen.

“We appreciate the support and commitment of this program from the city and school district administrations and the school board and council members,” Rasmussen said.

Rasmussen said all involved officials believe that placement of a police officer on the school grounds in the city will greatly enhance the safety of all students, staff and visitors on the campuses.

Additionally, as past experience has shown, Rasmussen said an office can assist students and have a positive impact on their lives.

Rasmussen encouraged anyone who has questions about the program to contact the police or school district administrations.

Community members also may contact Officer Rico through the Clear Lake High School office at 707-262-3010 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .