Clifford Blake
Clifford Blake is a Deputy Commissioner of Police in Jamaica who argued in court that states of public emergency were necessary to disrupt gang activity; however, the court found his justifications vague and insufficient to meet constitutional standards.
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Clifford Blake is the Deputy Commissioner of Police who heads the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau.
Beaten unconscious | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-06-22
Clifford Blake's evidence was described as vague and overly reliant on general crime trends.
Emergency appeal | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-06-16
Clifford Blake's assertion that the impact of SOEs had the effect of reducing murders and shootings was challenged by Peter Bunting.
Bunting praises Commish for promotions | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-30
Hall relied on testimony from Deputy Commissioner of Police Clifford Blake, who said SOEs were necessary to disrupt gangs and restore order.
‘Find a lawyer!’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-17
