Oliver F. Clarke
Oliver F. Clarke was a prominent Jamaican businessman and media executive, known for his role as the former Chairman of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group. He played a pivotal role in the advancement of civilian oversight of law enforcement in Jamaica, serving as a founding member of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) after its establishment in 2005. Clarke was instrumental in organizing seminars and fostering dialogues on police accountability, significantly contributing to the enhancement of public trust in law enforcement. His legacy is honored through the inaugural Hon. Oliver F. Clarke Memorial Lecture, which focuses on improving policing through effective oversight.
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Oliver F. Clarke was a champion for education and the namesake of the scholarship awarded to Murray.
Against the odds | News
Jamaica· 2025-09-01
The lecture was named in honor of Honourable Oliver F. Clarke.
Something Extra | Monday | LifestyleJamaica· 2025-03-31
The inaugural Honourable Oliver F. Clarke Memorial Lecture was held to discuss civilian oversight and law enforcement.
Cops urged to step in when colleagues step out of line | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-30
The late Oliver F. Clarke was instrumental in advancing civilian oversight of law enforcement in Jamaica.
Police, public both suffer trauma from their negative interactions, says US criminal justice professor | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-27
The lecture is in honour of Oliver Clarke, a founding PCOA member.
US criminal justice professor, police chief to address Oliver F. Clarke Memorial Lecture | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-23The event honours the legacy of the late Oliver F. Clarke, former Chairman of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group and a founding member of the PCOA.
Inaugural Oliver Clarke Memorial Lecture to focus on ‘Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-08
