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With little or no notice, major and minor events can change the course of action for a leader. Whether the tragedy of September 11, an unanticipated work slowdown, a heinous crime, or a reduction in an overtime budget, leaders must respond with rapid, logical, sound solutions. Some events, such as the protests and riots of the late 1960s, the application of digital and microwave technology, and dramatic increases in federal funding, can change a profession – as occurred with American public safety. Others have short-term affects, if managed well. Students probe a myriad of events that shaped and continue to shape the nation’s communities. Through readings, discussion, and group activities, they scrutinize how leaders reacted to significant events and issues. Students respond to current events that emerge during the tenure of the course.