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November 11, 2011

Clearlake Police Department 14050 Olympic Drive Clearlake, CA 95422 To who it may concern, On October 25th, 2011, our organization received a complaint, regarding an incident that involved officers with your department. The complainant alleged that on the morning of October 25th, 2011, the officer(s) involved, unlawfully entered his home, without a warrant and conducted an unlawful search. The complainant also alleged that the officer's conduct was rude and unprofessional. We have attached the complainant's written statement for your review. narrative supplied to policeabuse.com I heard my dog barking- looked outside and saw 2 police officers. I opened the door, called my
dog, then 2 additional officers came into view saying parole search. (they) ran up to the door and told me to stand outside, then entered my house. I said i am not on parole or probation. I've owned this house for a year and live here by myself. An officer said they had a parolee named cook with this address. I said don't know who that is- I live here alone. I asked to see a search warrant or some kind of paper work and the officer (i think his name is Hobs) said if your going to be an asshole i will arrest you right now. They searched my house and were very rude and disrespectful. (they) asked how much cash I had here and I laughed and said none (because i am on ssd). Hobs said he would be back and left as rudely as he entered. Also there was no visible paper work or picture of said parolee. There were four cops in two cars and no parole agent. I fear they intend to harass me but don't know why. I have never had any contact with this police department and I've been living here for 10 years. I also checked the public records for the person they said they where looking for and he and his brother are incarcerated.

The complainant in this matter has asked that our staff review this incident, to determine if the officer's actions violated his civil rights and/or, any policies of the Clearlake Police Department. Therefore, pursuant to the state open records law, Cal. Gov't Code Secs. 6250 to 6277 , I write to request access to and a copy of; any and all documents, reports and recordings, dated on or around October 25th, 2011, containing the address; 4255 Wilder Ave Clearlake, CA The names and badge numbers for all officers involved in the above mentioned incident. Any warrants or written administrative orders, which granted permission for Clearlake police officers to enter the above mentioned address.

The written policy of the Clearlake police department, concerning the searching of homes; ie: what information, evidence, etc., is needed to perform a search of a home? The written policy of the Clearlake police department, concerning officer conduct when in contact with citzens.

I agree to pay any reasonable copying and postage fees of not more than $10.00. If the cost would be greater than this amount, please notify me. Please provide a receipt indicating the charges for each document. As provided in the open records law, Sec. 6253(c), I will expect your response within ten (10) business days. If you choose to deny or delay this request, please provide a written explanation for the denial or delay including a reference to the specific statutory exemption(s) upon which you rely. Also, please provide all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material. If any authorization or release form is required from the complainant, please advise us and we will gladly forward it to your office. Should you have any question or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office. Thank you. Sincerely, Joshua Antonelli case manager Antonelli@policeabuse.com