When officials know that gangs are behind a good deal of the illegal activity occurring in their jurisdictions, they deny the importance of gangs for ______ reasons.

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Officials may deny the importance of gangs for political reasons, such as not wanting to appear weak on crime or facing backlash from certain constituencies. Social reasons may not be a factor in their denial, as acknowledging the problem could actually lead to social benefits such as increased safety and intervention programs. Economic and jurisdictional reasons may also not be applicable in this context.

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