BETST Calendar and Course Listing

 

November 2024 

 

IAED 40-Hour BASIC  

  • Location: Leake County E-911- 123 N. Pearl Street, Carthage, MS 39051
  • Dates: November 11,12,20,21,25,2024
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $395.00
  • CONTACT: Laura Spell (601) 213-7966
                       Lauraspell911@yahoo.com
  • Credit breakdown: 40 Hour Basic for Initial Certification Within One Year of Hire    
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Legal Concepts      

  • Location: Holmes Community College – 1180 W. Monroe St. Grenada, 38907
  • Dates: November 19,2024
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 8 Hour Course 1 Credit  
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Orientation Course for E-Telecommunications 

  • Location: Standards & Training Bldg. 152 Waterford Parkway Dr. Canton, MS 39046                                
  • Dates: November 18-19,2024 CANCELED 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  No Tuition 
  • CONTACT: Regional Program Specialist
    North MS Contact: leedwards@dps.ms.gov 
    Central MS Contact: jsturgis@dps.ms.gov
    South MS Contact: Mfivecoat@dps.ms.gov
  • Credit breakdown: No Credits given; 16-hour course required for initial certification within 90 days of hire
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December 2024

 

Leadership Training in Emergency Communications     

  • Location: Pearl Police Dept. 2561 Old Branson Road, Pearl, MS 39208 
  • Dates: December 2-3,2024
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $300.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 16 Hour Course 2 Credits  
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Never Secure & Always Ready  

  • Location: Simpson County Sheriff's Dept- 1752 Hwy I49, Mendenhall, MS 39114
  • Dates: December 6,2024
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Jeny Price, (901) 288-7331
                       jenypricehl@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course 1 Credit 
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Legal Concepts in 911     

  • Location: Pearl Police Dept. 2561 Old Branson Road, Pearl, MS 39208 
  • Dates: December 6,2024
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 8 Hour Course 1 credit   
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Orientation Course for E-Telecommunications  

  • Location: Standards & Training Bldg. 152 Waterford Parkway Dr. Canton, MS 39046                                
  • Dates: Canceled 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  No Tuition 
  • CONTACT: Regional Program Specialist
    North MS Contact: leedwards@dps.ms.gov 
    Central MS Contact: jsturgis@dps.ms.gov
    South MS Contact: Mfivecoat@dps.ms.gov
  • Credit breakdown: No Credits given; 16-hour course required for initial certification within 90 days of hire
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IAED 40 Hour Basic Course   

  • Location: Olive Branch Police Dept. 6820 Hwy 305, Olive Branch, MS 38654 
  • Dates: December 16-20,2024
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 395.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 40 Hour Basic for Initial Certification Within One Year of Hire   
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Crisis Call Handling   

  • Location: Flowood Police Department - 2101 Airport Rd, Flowood, MS 
  • Dates: December 16,2024
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Laura Spell (601) 213-7966
                       Lauraspell911@yahoo.com
  • Credit breakdown:   8 Hour Course 1 credit  
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JANUARY 2025  

 

 

Advanced Dispatch Supervisor Training    

  • Location: Flowood Police Department - 2101 Airport Rd, Flowood, MS 
  • Dates: January 6-7,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $300.00
  • CONTACT: Laura Spell (601) 213-7966
                       Lauraspell911@yahoo.com
  • Credit breakdown:   16 Hour Course 2 credits  
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IAED 40 Hour Basic Course   

  • Location: Desoto County Sheriff's Office -3091 Industrial Drive, Hernando, MS 38632  
  • Dates: January 6-10,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 395.00
  • CONTACT: Jeny Price, (901) 288-7331
                       jenypricehl@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown: 40 Hour Basic for Initial Certification Within One Year of Hire   
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IAED 40 Hour Basic Course   

  • Location: Madison County Sheriff's Dept. - 1633 West Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046 
  • Dates: January 13-17,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 395.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 40 Hour Basic for Initial Certification Within One Year of Hire   
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IAED 40-Hour Basic     

  • Location: Lawrence County Sheriff's Dept. 1565 F.E. Sellers Hwy, Monticello, MS 39641
  • Dates: November 13-17,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 395.00
  • CONTACT: Angie Walker, (601) 382-4840
                       Protocol911LLC@yahoo.com
  • Credit breakdown: 40 Hour Basic for Initial Certification Within One Year of Hire   
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NECI 911 Officer Basic Course    

  • Location: Long Beach Police Dept.-202 Alexander Rd, Long Beach, MS 39560    
  • Dates: January 13-17,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 395.00
  • CONTACT: Tiffany Power (228) 383-4894 
  •                   Happygeauxlucky@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown: 40 Hour Basic for Initial Certification Within One Year of Hire   
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Suicide Prevention       

  • Location: Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy - Community Rm,182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS 39429
  • Dates: January 27-28,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $300.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 16 Hour Course 2 Credits  
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IAED 40-Hour Basic    

  • Location: George County EMA - 355 Cox Street, Lucedale, MS 39452 
  • Dates: January 27-31,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $395.00
  • CONTACT:  Anita Rayborn (601) 928-2800
                        Araborn65@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown: 40-Hour Basic for Initial Certification Within One Year of Hire      
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FEBRUARY 2025

 

CIT Dispatch Training    

  • Location: Covington County- Bobby A. Mooney Complex, 1613 S. Fir Ave, Collins, MS 39428
  • Dates: February 4-5,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ FREE 
  • CONTACT: Pine Belt Mental Health Resources Samantha Mahler CIT/Coordinator (601) 544-4461 (Ext 20183)
  •                   samantha.mahler@pbmhr.org 
  • Credit breakdown: 16-hour Course 2 credits    
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IAED EMD V14   

 

IAED 40 Hour Basic Course   

  • Location: Alcorn County E-911, 2831 S. Harper Rd, Corinth, MS 38834 
  • Dates: February 10-14,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 395.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 40 Hour Basic for Initial Certification Within One Year of Hire   
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NECI Communications Training Officer 

  • Location: Long Beach Police Department- 202 Alexander Rd, Long Beach, MS 39560      
  • Dates: February 12-14,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $350.00
  • CONTACT:  Tiffany Power (228) 383-4894
                       Happygeauxlucky@gmail.com

NECI  911 Legal Liability  

  • Location: Tupelo Police Dept.  400 N. Front Street, Tupelo, MS 38804     
  • Dates: February 18,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT:  Alan Pratt (662) 299-9111
                       pratallan@netscape.net 

NECI   Domestic Violence   

  • Location: Tupelo Police Dept.  400 N. Front Street, Tupelo, MS 38804     
  • Dates: February 19,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT:  Alan Pratt (662) 299-9111
                       pratallan@netscape.net 

NECI   Suicide Calls   

  • Location: Tupelo Police Dept. 400 N. Front Street, Tupelo, MS 38804     
  • Dates: February 20,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT:  Alan Pratt (662) 299-9111
                       pratallan@netscape.net 

IAED 40-Hour Basic     

  • Location: Tupelo Police Department - 400 N. Front Street, Tupelo, MS 
  • Dates: February 24-28,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 395.00
  • CONTACT: Angie Walker, (601) 382-4840
                       Protocol911LLC@yahoo.com
  • Credit breakdown: 40 Hour Basic for Initial Certification Within One Year of Hire   
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March 2025 

 

Human Trafficking     

  • Location: Tupelo Police Dept. - 400 N. Front Street, Tupelo, MS 38804
  • Dates: March 5,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 8 Hour Course 1 Credit  
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Hearing & Speach Awareness      

  • Location: Tupelo Police Dept. - 400 N. Front Street, Tupelo, MS 38804
  • Dates: March 6,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 8 Hour Course 1 Credit  
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Legal Concepts in 911 Communications         

  • Location: Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy - Community Rm,182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS 39429
  • Dates: March 20,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown:  8 Hour Course 1 Credit  
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APRIL  2025 

 

NECI- Crimes in Progress  

  • Location: Columbia Law Enforcment Training Academy - 182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS 39429
  • Dates: April 4,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Jeny Price, (901) 288-7331
                       jenypricehl@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course 1 Credit 
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Never Secure & Always Ready  

  • Location: Columbia Law Enforcment Training Academy - 182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS 39429
  • Dates: April 5,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Jeny Price, (901) 288-7331
                       jenypricehl@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course 1 Credit 
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MAY 2025 

 

Suicide Prevention   

  • Location: Pascagoula Police Training Facility - 80000 Bayou Cumbest Rd, Moss Point, MS 39562
  • Dates: May 12-13,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $300.00
  • CONTACT: Jeny Price, (901) 288-7331
                       jenypricehl@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown: 16-hour course 2 Credits 
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NECI Crimes in Progress  

  • Location: Pascagoula Police Training Facility - 80000 Bayou Cumbest Rd, Moss Point, MS 39562
  • Dates: May 14,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Jeny Price, (901) 288-7331
                       jenypricehl@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course 1 Credit 
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Domestic Violence          

  • Location: Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy - Community Rm,182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS 39429
  • Dates: May 15,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown:  8 Hour Course 1 Credit  
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Never Secure & Always Ready  

  • Location: Pascagoula Police Training Facility - 80000 Bayou Cumbest Rd, Moss Point, MS 39562
  • Dates: May 15,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Jeny Price, (901) 288-7331
                       jenypricehl@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course 1 Credit 
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JUNE 2025 

 

JULY 2025 

Human Trafficking        

  • Location: Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy - Community Rm,182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS 39429
  • Dates: July 10,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown:  8 Hour Course 1 Credit  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules