The Clearlake Police Department would like to thank the community for all the support during the recent search for Mikaela Lynch.

There were several hundred – if not thousands – of civilian volunteers who came to offer assistance for the search.

Countless local business and organizations donated drinks, ice and food to the searchers and the family of the missing child.  

The Clearlake Mormon Church opened their entire facility to the search efforts and volunteered countless hours to provide support during the four-day search.  

The use of this facility was instrumental due not only to its close proximity but to the vastness of the building itself. Thank you to the Clearlake Mormon Church and all of its members.

The following agencies provided staffing for the search:

Clearlake Police Department
Lake County Fire Protection District
Lake County Sheriff’s Office
Cal Fire
Marin County Sheriff’s Office
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
California Emergency Management Agency
Northshore Fire Protection District Dive Team
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office
San Francisco Police Department
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Napa County Sheriff’s Office
Glenn County Sheriff’s Office
California Rescue Dog Association
Solano County Sheriff’s Office
Butte County Sheriff’s Office
Tehama County Sheriff’s Office
Contra Costa County Sheriff’s office
Bay Area Mountain Rescue
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
California Explorer Search and Rescue
Kelseyville High School K-Corps
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
Placer County Sheriff’s Office
California Highway Patrol
Reach Air Medical Services

You have my personal thanks.

Craig Clausen is chief of police for Clearlake, Calif.