BETST Calendar and Course Listing

 

December 2024 

 

 

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  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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   
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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   
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

IAED 40-Hour Basic     

  • Location: Lawrence County Sheriff's Dept. 731 East Broad St. Monticello, MS 39641
  • Dates: January 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   
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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   
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Suicide Prevention      

  • Location: Lauderdale County E-911- 1300 26th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301  
  • Dates: January 22-23,2025
  • 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- 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 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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
  •  BETST Reimbursement Rules

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   
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

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    
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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   
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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   
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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: 8-hour course 1 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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
  •  BETST Reimbursement Rules

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
  •  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 

 

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

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

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

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 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

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 
  • 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 
  • 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

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  
  • 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

 

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

 

AUGUST

 

 

 

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

 

 

Additional Information: