BETST Calendar and Course Listing

 

December 2024 

 

 

JANUARY 2025  

 

 

NECI- Bomb threats   

  • Location: Lee County Sheriff's Dept. 510 Commerce Street, Tupelo, MS 38804
  • Dates: January 25, 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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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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IAED 40 Hour Basic Course   

  • Location: Oktibbeha County EMA/E-911- 106 W. Main Street, STE#2, Starkville, MS 39759 
  • Dates: January 27-31,2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 395.00
  • CONTACT: Jarvis Boyd (662) 361-7759
                       firstrespondertrainingllc@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 5-6,2025
  • 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    
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Domestic Violence       

  • Location: Lauderdale County E-911- 1300 26th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301  
  • Dates: February 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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Never Secure Always Ready    

  • Location: Holmes County CC- 1180 W. Monroe Street, Grenada, MS 38901 
  • Dates: February 7,2025  
  • 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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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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IAED 40-Hour Basic     

  • Location: Greenwood Police Dept. 406 Main St. Greenwood, MS 38930
  • Dates: February 10-14,2025
  • 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   
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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
  • Credit breakdown: 24-hour course 2 credit 
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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 
  • Credit Breakdown: 8 Hour Course 1 credit
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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 
  • Credit Breakdown: 8 Hour Course 1 credit
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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  
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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
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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 
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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 

 

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 
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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 
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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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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   
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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 
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NECI Domestic Violence   

  • Location: Stone County E-911- 533 First Street, Wiggins, MS 39577      
  • Dates: March 19, 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 
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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 
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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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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 
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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 
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APRIL  2025 

 

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  
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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 
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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.com5, 2025
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course 1 Credit 
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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

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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Human Trafficking           

  • Location: Hernando Police Dept. -2601 Elm Street, Hernando, MS 38632
  • Dates: May 19,2025
  • 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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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

 

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

 

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

 

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 

 

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

 

 

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