Every year in June, I get the honor on behalf of our pool members to attend the Annual Conference of Risk Management and Safety Professionals from throughout the United States. As I write this column, I am reminded of the vast and complex environment in which our profession operates. I have had the opportunity to meet many individuals, who on a daily basis, keep their eyes and ears alert for dangers that could spell disaster in the lives of our employees and our citizens. In addition, the work they do saves millions of tax dollars each year for public entities, resulting in better and more cost effective use of the public’s money.