Since opening in 2004, the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility has provided area public safety agencies with a truly cutting-edge training venue. Edina joined forces with the Metropolitan Airport Commission as well as the cities of Bloomington and Eden Prairie to jointly own and operate the facility, which features a 12-lane shooting range, classrooms, defensive tactics room and external tower for a variety of simulations. Police and fire agencies from all over the southwest metro area use the facility.
Members of the public rent lanes at the facility's firing range every Saturday from 8am until 2pm. Lanes are available for $15 per half-hour, with only pistols allowed on the range. Ear and eye protection are available for rental, though the facility does not provide firearms or ammunition to customers.
The Village of Forest Park encompasses the village's government and the agencies associated with it. Agencies include the clerk's office, building codes, voter registration, public works and the fire and police departments.
The Montgomery County Humane Society in Rockville, MD is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that has provided animal sheltering services to Montgomery County since 1958. MCHS receives funds to operate the Montgomery County Animal Shelter under a grant from the Montgomery County Government and from private donations.
The Humane Society is supported by private fundraising including United Way and other workplace giving campaigns.