Clearlake Police enforcement operation focuses on illegal encampments
- Lake County News reports
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department on Thursday conducted an enforcement and outreach operation focused on illegal encampments in the city and issuing dozens of citations.
The department said police officers from its patrol division as well as Code Enforcement officers partnered with representatives from Lake County Child Welfare Services, Adult Services, Social Services, Employment Services and Mental Health.
Last week, police gave advance notice to encampment occupants, the department said.
During the Thursday operation, the officers and service representatives contacted the occupants who had remained, police said.
Police said the individuals who were contacted on Thursday were counseled regarding resources.
The operation also focused on upholding local laws, with officers issuing 34 citations for various violations, with the primary violation being illegal camping, police said.
As part of the operation, the police department said a dumped motorhome was removed from the field behind Tractor Supply and the Cache Creek Apartments.
“We appreciate the support of the county agencies that participated in this operation. We are hopeful to see their continued presence in the city to help address the impacts of homelessness. We will continue to partner with them and uphold the law,” the police department said in its statement on the operation.