Occupy Oakland cleared out by police (21 images)

Police arrest an occupant of the Occupy Oakland encampment in front of City Hall as they dismantle the camp in Oakland, California on November 14, 2011. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Police officers prevent protesters from re-entering Frank Ogawa Plaza, in the early morning hours of November 14, 2011 in Oakland, California. The Occupy Oakland encampment was surrounded by law enforcement officers and all those who refused to leave were arrested. UPI/Elijah Nouvelage

Police arrest a resident as they dismantle the Occupy Oakland encampment in front of City Hall in Oakland, California on November 14, 2011. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Police officers search tents for any remaining protesters in Frank Ogawa Plaza in the early morning hours of November 14, 2011 in Oakland, California. The Occupy Oakland encampment was surrounded by law enforcement officers and all those who refused to leave were arrested. UPI/Elijah Nouvelage