Lakeport >> The Lakeport Police Department (LPD) will staff a full-time school resource police officer on the campuses of the Lakeport Unified School District (LUSD) starting the first week of October. Officer Victor Rico has been assigned for the remainder of this calendar year for the duty.
The program for a school resource officer is funded through a partnership between the LUSD school board and the Lakeport City Council.
“We appreciate the support and commitment of this program from the city and school district administrations and the school board and council members,” LPD Chief Brad Rasmussen wrote in a media release.
“All involved officials believe that placement of a police officer on the school grounds in our city will greatly enhance the safety of all students, staff and visitors on the campuses. Additionally, as past experience has shown we can assist students and have a positive impact on their lives,” he said.
Anyone with questions should contact the police or school district administrations.
Rico can be reached, after Oct. 3, through the Clear Lake High School office at (707) 262-3010 or by email at vrico@lakeportpolice.org.
