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anti-gang
adjective[ before noun ]
(alsoantigang)uk /ˌæn.tiˈɡæŋ/ us /ˌæn.t̬iˈɡæŋ//ˌæn.taɪˈɡæŋ/
intended to prevent or reduce the existence and criminal activities of gangs(= groups who fight with other groups and commit other crimes), or involved with the work of preventing or reducing the existence and criminal activities of gangs :
More resources were needed for community policing, neighbourhood-watch schemes, and anti-gang initiatives.
He worked in a police anti-gang unit.
Officials were tasked with measuring the success of anti-drug and anti-gang programmes.
Anti-gang legislation became a big issue.
The candidate said he would establish an antigang task force.
In many cities there has been a drop in resources for antidrug and antigang efforts.
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