Occupy Oakland cleared out by police (21 images)

Police walk through the dismantled the Occupy Oakland encampment in front of City Hall in Oakland, California on November 14, 2011. UPI/Terry Schmitt

An officer walks past members of the Occupy Oakland interfaith coalition before others arrest them for refusing to obey a dispersal order 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 form a line baring demonstrators from the Occupy Oakland encampment in front of City Hall in Oakland, California on November 14, 2011. Police swept in and closed the camp, arresting all who did not leave. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Police officers prepare to sweep Frank Ogawa Plaza for any remaining protesters 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