BETST Calendar and Course Listing

 

FEBRUARY 2025

 

Suicide Prevention      

  • Location: Lauderdale County E-911- 1300 26th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301  
  • Dates: February 19-20,2025
  • 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  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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 
  • Credit Breakdown: 8 Hour Course 1 credit
  •  BETST Reimbursement Rules

Never Secure Always Ready    

  • Location: Lee County Sheriff's Dept. 510 Commerce Street, Tupelo, MS 38804
  • Dates: February 22,2025  
  • 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 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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   
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

March 2025 

 

Legal Liability for Dispatchers    

  • Location: Flowood Police Dept- 2101 Airport Rd, Flowood, MS 39208        
  • Dates: March 3, 2025
  • 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 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI Hazmat Calls     

  • Location: Louis Gunning Community Safe Room- 323 Liberty Rd, Natchez, MS 39120           
  • Dates: March 3, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT:  Davida Johnson-Walker (662) 931-2030 
                       Qualityetcdispatch@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 8 -Hour course 1 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Stress Management for Dispatchers    

  • Location: Flowood Police Dept- 2101 Airport Rd, Flowood, MS 39208        
  • Dates: March 4, 2025
  • 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 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI Suicide Calls      

  • Location: Louis Gunning Community Safe Room- 323 Liberty Rd, Natchez, MS 39120           
  • Dates: March 4, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT:  Davida Johnson-Walker (662) 931-2030 
                       Qualityetcdispatch@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 8 -Hour course 1 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI Domestic Violence Calls      

  • Location: Louis Gunning Community Safe Room- 323 Liberty Rd, Natchez, MS 39120           
  • Dates: March 5, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT:  Davida Johnson-Walker (662) 931-2030 
                       Qualityetcdispatch@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 8 -Hour course 1 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Active Shooter & Workplace Violence      

  • Location: Flowood Police Dept. -2101 Airport Rd, Flowood, MS 39208 
  • Dates: March 10-11,2025  
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $300.0010, 
  • CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr (601) 259-9661 
                      Psac911@aol.com
  • Credit breakdown: 16-hour course 2 Credits 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

IAED 40-Hour Basic   

  • Location: Choctaw E-911- 401 W. Main Street, Ackerman, MS 39735     
  • Dates: March10-14,2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $395.00
  • CONTACT:  Alan Pratt (662) 299-9111
                       pratallan@netscape.net 
  • Credit Breakdown: 40 Hour Basic for Initial Certification Within One Year of Hire   
  •  BETST Reimbursement Rules

IAED 40-Hour Basic     

  • Location: Hinds County Training Facility EMA: 4785 I-55, Jackson, MS 39206
  • Dates: March 10-14, 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   
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI Liability & Legal Issues  

  • Location: Gulfport Police Dept. 2220 15th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501       
  • Dates: March 17, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT:  Tiffany Power (228) 383-4894
                       Happygeauxlucky@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course 1 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

IAED 40-Hour Basic Course   

  • Location: University of MS Police Dept. - 207 Rebel Dr, University, MS 38677 
  • Dates: March 17-21, 2025
  • Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM 
  • COST:  $395.00
  • CONTACT:  Allan Pratt (662) 299-911
                        pratallan@netscape.net 
  • Credit Breakdown: 40-Hour Mandatory course first 12 months
  •  BETST Reimbursement Rules
  • CIT Dispatch Training    

  • Location: Grenada Medical Complex -1300 Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901
  • Dates: March 19-20, 2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ FREE 
  • CONTACT: Pine Belt Mental Health Resources Samantha Mahler CIT/Coordinator (601) 544-4641
  •                   samantha.mahler@pbmhr.org 
  • Credit breakdown: 16-hour Course 2 credits    
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI Hazmat Calls    

  • Location: Stone County E-911- 533 First Street, Wiggins, MS 39577      
  • Dates: March 20, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT:  Anita Rayborn (601) 928-2800
                       Araborn65@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course 1 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI Stress Management   

  • Location: Gulfport Police Dept. 2220 15th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501       
  • Dates: March 24, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT:  Tiffany Power (228) 383-4894
                       Happygeauxlucky@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course 1 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

IAED 40-Hour Basic     

  • Location: Claiborne County Civil Defense Council- 2033 Highway 18 East, Port Gibson, MS 39150 
  • Dates:  March 24-28, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 395.00
  • CONTACT: Davida Johnson-Walker (662) 931-2030
                       qualityetcdispatch@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown: 40 Hour Basic for Initial Certification Within One Year of Hire   
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Advanced Dispatch Supervisor Training    

  • Location: Pearl Police Dept. 2651 Old Brandon Rd, Pearl, MS       
  • Dates: March 24-25, 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 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

APRIL  2025 

 

 

NECI Stress Management        

  • Location: Collins Police Department - 1613 S. Fir Avenue, Collins, MS 39428 
  • Dates: April 1, 2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 150.00
  • CONTACT: Angie Walker, (601) 382-4840
  •                    Protocol911LLC@yahoo.com
  • Credit breakdown: 8 Hour course 1 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Street Cop Spanish - Dispatcher's Edition      

  • Location: Biloxi Police Training Center - 321 Division Street, Biloxi, MS 39530   
  • Dates: April 3-4,2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $300.00
  • CONTACT:  Chad Sullivan (608) 290-1044
                       Spanishinyourjob@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 16 Hour Course 2 Credits  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI- Crimes in Progress  

  • Location: Columbia Law Enforcement 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 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Never Secure & Always Ready  

  • Location: Columbia Law Enforcement 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 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI Domestic Violence         

  • Location: Collins Police Department - 1613 S. Fir Avenue, Collins, MS 39428 
  • Dates: April 8, 2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 150.00
  • CONTACT: Angie Walker, (601) 382-4840
  •                    Protocol911LLC@yahoo.com
  • Credit breakdown: 8 Hour course 1 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI Legal Liability          

  • Location: Collins Police Department - 1613 S. Fir Avenue, Collins, MS 39428 
  • Dates: April 15, 2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 150.00
  • CONTACT: Angie Walker, (601) 382-4840
  •                    Protocol911LLC@yahoo.com
  • Credit breakdown: 8 Hour course 1 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Suicide Prevention      

  • Location: Hazlehurst Police Dept. 202 E. Whitworth Street, Hazlehurst, MS 39083   
  • Dates: April 21-22,2025
  • 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  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI Suicide Calls           

  • Location: Collins Police Department - 1613 S. Fir Avenue, Collins, MS 39428 
  • Dates: April 22, 2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 150.00
  • CONTACT: Angie Walker, (601) 382-4840
  •                    Protocol911LLC@yahoo.com
  • Credit breakdown: 8 Hour course 1 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

  • APCO- CTO    

  • Location: Hernando Police Dept - 2601 Elm Street, Hernando, MS 38632       
  • Dates: April 23-25,2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $480.00
  • CONTACT:  Sheri Hokamp (228) 860-8043
                       shokamp@msn.com
  • Credit breakdown: 24-hour course 2 credit -
  • BETST will reimburse Tuition by $350.00 Remainder responsibility of agency 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

IAED 40-Hour Basic Course    

  • Location: Oktibbeha County EMA/911- 106 W. Main Street, ste#2, Starkville, MS 39759 
  • Dates: April 28-May 2, 2025
  • Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • COST:  $395.00
  • CONTACT:  Jarvis Boyd (662) 361-7759
                       Firstrespondertrainingllc@gmail.com
  • Credit Breakdown: 40-Hour Mandatory course first 12 months
  •  BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI HAZMAT Calls            

  • Location: Collins Police Department - 1613 S. Fir Avenue, Collins, MS 39428 
  • Dates: April 29, 2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 150.00
  • CONTACT: Angie Walker, (601) 382-4840
  •                    Protocol911LLC@yahoo.com
  • Credit breakdown: 8 Hour course 1 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

MAY 2025 

 

Active Shooter & Workplace Violence      

  • Location: Pearl Police Dept. 2561 Old Brandon Rd, Pearl, MS 39288
  • Dates: May 5-6,2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $300.0010, 
  • CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr (601) 259-9661 
                      Psac911@aol.com
  • Credit breakdown: 16-hour course 2 Credits 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

Suicide Prevention   

  • Location: Pascagoula Police Training Facility - 8000 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 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Negotiations & Talk Tactics      

  • Location: Flowood Police Dept. -2101 Airport Rd, Flowood, MS 39208 
  • Dates: May 12-13,2025  
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $300.0010, 
  • CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr (601) 259-9661 
                      Psac911@aol.com
  • Credit breakdown: 16-hour course 2 Credits 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

IAED 40-Hour Basic Course    

  • Location: Oktibbeha County EMA/911- 106 W. Main Street, Ste #2 Starkville, MS 39759 
  • Dates: MAY 19-23,2025 
  • Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • COST:  $395.00
  • CONTACT:  Jarvis Boyd (662) 361-7759
  •                    Firstrespondertrainingllc@gmail.com
  • Credit Breakdown: 40-Hour Mandatory course first 12 months

Human Trafficking           

  • Location: Hernando Police Dept. -2601 Elm Street, Hernando, MS 38632
  • Dates: May 19,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown:  8 Hour Course 1 Credit  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Domestic Violence          

  • Location: Hernando Police Dept. -2601 Elm Street, Hernando, MS 38632
  • Dates: May 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  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI EMD Certification   

  • Location: Oktibbeha County EMA/911- 106 W. Main Street, Ste #2 Starkville, MS 39759 
  • Dates: May 28-30,2025
  • Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • COST:  $350.00
  • CONTACT:  Jarvis Boyd (662) 361-7759
                       Firstrespondertrainingllc@gmail.com
  • Credit Breakdown: 24- Hour Mandatory course first 12 months
  •  BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

JUNE 2025 

 

No classes are to be scheduled in 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:  $150.0010, 2025
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown:  8 Hour Course 1 Credit  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Officer-Involved Shooting & Critical Incidents     

  • Location: Pearl Police Dept. 2561 Old Brandon Rd, Pearl, MS 39288
  • Dates: July 14-15,2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $300.0010, 
  • CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr (601) 259-9661 
                      Psac911@aol.com
  • Credit breakdown: 16-hour course 2 Credits 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

Suicide Prevention    

  • Location: Hernando Gale Center- 2601 Elm Street, Hernando, MS 38632
  • Dates: July 15-16,2025 
  • 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 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

AUGUST 2025 

 

 

Negotiations & Talk Tactics       

  • Location: Madison County E.O.C - 1633 W. Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046  
  • Dates: August 4-5,2025  
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $300.0010, 
  • CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr (601) 259-9661 
                      Psac911@aol.com
  • Credit breakdown: 16-hour course 2 Credits 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

Never Secure & Always Ready  

  • Location: Pascagoula Police Training Facility - 80000 Bayou Cumbest Rd, Moss Point, MS 39562
  • Dates: August 6, 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 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

SEPTEMBER 2025 

 

Transit Disaster Awareness       

  • Location: Flowood Police Dept. -2101 Airport Rd, Flowood, MS 39208 
  • Dates: September 22-23,2025  
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $300.0010, 
  • CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr (601) 259-9661 
                      Psac911@aol.com
  • Credit breakdown: 16-hour course 2 Credits 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

Legal Concepts in 911 Communications            

  • Location: Hernando Police Dept. -2601 Elm Street, Hernando, MS 38632
  • Dates: September 23,2025 
  • 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

 

 

 OCTOBER  2025 

 

Behind the Badge    

  • Location: Pascagoula Police Training Facility - 8000 Bayou Cumbest Rd, Moss Point, MS 39562
  • Dates: October 6-7,2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $300.00
  • CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
                       Psac911@aol.com 
  • Credit breakdown: 16-hour course 2 Credits 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

NOVEMBER  2025 

Officer-Involved Shooting & Critical Incidents        

  • Location: Flowood Police Dept. -2101 Airport Rd, Flowood, MS 39208 
  • Dates: November 17-18,2025  
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $300.0010, 
  • CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr (601) 259-9661 
                      Psac911@aol.com
  • Credit breakdown: 16-hour course 2 Credits 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

DECEMBER 2025 

 

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