Police Department
1105 Prairie St
Conway, AR 72032
Phone: 450-6120
Fax: 450-6180
Office Hours
8:00am to 4:30pm
Chief
450-6126
Code
Enforcement
450-6191
COP Team
450-6126
Criminal Investigation
450-6130
Narcotics
450-6135
Project POPE
450-6170
Records
450-6137
Training
450-6139
Warrants
450-6138
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Causes and Origins of Crime
Crime is a social phenomenon, and the amount and rate of crime for a particular community can sometimes be quite deceiving, unless several factors are taken into consideration. Historically, the causes and origins of crime have been the subjects of investigation by many varied disciplines.
Some of the factors and conditions which are known to affect the volume and type of crime occurring from place to place are:
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Density and size of the community population and metropolitan areas of which it is a part. |
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Compositions of the population with reference particularly to age, sex, and race. |
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Economic status and mores of the population. |
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Relative stability of population including commuters, seasonal, and other transient types. |
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Climate, including seasonal weather conditions. |
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Educational, recreational, and religious characteristics. |
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Effective strength of the police force. |
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Standards governing appointment to the police force. |
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Policies of the prosecuting officials and the courts. |
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Attitude of the public towards law enforcement problems. |
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