BETST Calendar and Course Listing

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:  $300.00 
  • 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

    Human Trafficking           

  • Location: Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy - Community Room, 182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS 39429
  • Dates: September 26, 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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  • TAC Class        

  • Location: Criminal Information Center -3891 Hwy 468, Pearl, MS 39208      
  • Dates: September 29-October 3,2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  Free 
  • CONTACT: Laura Spell, (601) 933-2637
  •                    Lspell@dps.ms.gov 
  • Credit breakdown: 40-hour course, 1 credit 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules: 40 hours go towards salary only if the state certificate is in good standing

NECI Suicide Calls          

  • Location: Attala County E.O.C. - 1017 S Huntington Street, Suite 200, Kosciusko, MS 38804  
  • Dates: September 29, 2025   
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Allan Pratt (662) 299-9111
                       pratallan@netscape.net
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course,1 Credit  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI Domestic Violence           

  • Location: Attala County E.O.C. - 1017 S Huntington Street, Suite 200, Kosciusko, MS 38804  
  • Dates: September 30, 2025   
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Allan Pratt (662) 299-9111
                       pratallan@netscape.net
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course,1 Credit  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

 

 OCTOBER  2025 

NECI Crimes in Progress           

  • Location: Attala County E.O.C. - 1017 S Huntington Street, Suite 200, Kosciusko, MS 38804  
  • Dates: October 2, 2025  
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Allan Pratt (662) 299-9111
                       pratallan@netscape.net
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course,1 Credit  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI Bomb Threats          

  • Location: Attala County E.O.C. - 1017 S Huntington Street, Suite 200, Kosciusko, MS 38804  
  • Dates: October 3, 2025  
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Allan Pratt (662) 299-9111
                       pratallan@netscape.net
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course,1 Credit  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Legal Liability          

  • Location: Brandon Municipal Complex -1000 Municipal Dr, Brandon, MS       
  • Dates: October 6, 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

Stress Management           

  • Location: Brandon Municipal Complex -1000 Municipal Dr, Brandon, MS       
  • Dates: October 7, 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

Human Trafficking           

  • Location: Stone County E-911- 533 First Street South, Wiggins, MS 39577
  • Dates: October 7, 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

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

IAED 40-Hour Basic           

  • Location: Tunica Sheriff's Dept. - 5126 Old Mhoon Landing Road, Tunica, MS  38676      
  • Dates: October 13-17,2025 
  • 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   
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Hazmat Incidents         

  • Location: Magnolia Civic Center "Magnolia Room" 127 East Bankhead Street, New Albany, MS
  •  Dates: October 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

Human Trafficking        

  • Location: Magnolia Civic Center "Magnolia Room" 127 East Bankhead Street, New Albany, MS
  • Dates: October 16, 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

CIT Training     

  • Location: Harrison County Sheriff's Dept -   10451 Larkin Smith Dr, Gulfport, MS, 39503 
  • Dates: October 15-16,2025  
  • Time: 8:00 AM -5:00 PM  
  • COST: Free
  • CONTACT:  Samantha Brogan (601) 544-4641 Ext. 20183
                       Samantha.Brogan@pbmhr.org
  • Credit breakdown: 16-Hour Course, 2 credits 
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Negotiations & Talk Tactics          

  • Location: Simpson County Sheriff's Dept. 1752 Hwy I49, Mendenhall, MS  
  • Dates: October 20-21,2025   
  • 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

Hazmat Incidents           

  • Location: Brandon Civic Center (Board Rm). - 1000 Municipal Dr, Brandon, MS 39042
  • Dates: October 21, 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

IAED 40-Hour Basic    

  • Location: Holmes County Community College - 1180 W. Monroe Street, Grenada, MS 38901
  • Dates: October 20-24,2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $395.00
  • CONTACT: Jeny Price, (901) 288-7331
                       jenypricehl@gmail.com
  • Credit breakdown:  40-hour Mandatory course first 12 months
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

    Transit Disaster Awareness          

  • Location: MHP Troop M- 160 Hwy 84, Brookhaven, MS 39601  
  • Dates: October 27-28,2025  
  • 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

IAED 40-Hour Basic           

  • Location:  Tupelo Police Department- 400 N Front Street, Tupelo, MS 38804
  • Dates: October 27-31,2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 395.00
  • CONTACT: Angie Walker, (601) 382-4840
  •                    Protocol911LLC@yahoo.com
  • Credit breakdown: 40-Hour Mandatory course within the first 12 months.  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI Legal Liability         

  • Location: Attala County E.O.C. - 1017 S Huntington Street, Suite 200, Kosciusko, MS 38804  
  • Dates: October 29, 2025  
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Allan Pratt (662) 299-9111
                       pratallan@netscape.net
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course,1 Credit  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

NECI TDD        

  • Location: Attala County E.O.C. - 1017 S Huntington Street, Suite 200, Kosciusko, MS 38804  
  • Dates: October 30, 2025  
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $150.00
  • CONTACT: Allan Pratt (662) 299-9111
                       pratallan@netscape.net
  • Credit breakdown: 8-hour course,1 Credit  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

NOVEMBER  2025 

 

Transit Disaster Awareness           

  • Location: Gulfport Police Dept. - 2220 15th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501 
  • Dates: November 3-4,2025    
  • 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

Hazmat Incidents         

  • Location: Madison EOC- 1633 West Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046 
  • Dates: November 4, 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            

  • Location: Perry County Sheriff's Department - 101 Main Street, New Augusta, MS 39462 
  • Dates: November 7, 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

IAED 40-Hour Basic           

  • Location: Simpson County E-911- 1752 Hwy I49, Mendenhall, MS 39114 
  • Dates: November 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 Mandatory course within the first 12 months.  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

Legal Concepts in 911           

  • Location: Brandon Civic Center (Board Rm). - 1000 Municipal Dr, Brandon, MS 39042
  • Dates: November 13, 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

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:  $300.00
  • 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: Hazlehurst Police Dept. - 202 E. Whitworth Street, Hazlehurst, MS 39083 
  • Dates: November 17-21,2025 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $395.00
  • CONTACT: Alta Richardson (601) 941-3686
                       Altarichardson64@gmail.com 
  • Credit breakdown:   40-Hour Mandatory course within the first 12 months.  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

DECEMBER 2025 

 

Human Trafficking            

  • Location: Brandon Civic Center (Board Rm). - 1000 Municipal Dr, Brandon, MS 39042
  • Dates: December 2, 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

Terrorism Awareness          

  • Location: Simpson County Sheriff's Dept. 1752 Hwy I49, Mendenhall, MS  
  • Dates: December 8-9,2025    
  • 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

Hearing & Speech Awareness          

  • Location: Magnolia Civic Center "Magnolia Room" 127 East Bankhead Street, New Albany, MS
  • Dates: December 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

Domestic Violence          

  • Location: Union County Sheriff's Dept- 112 Fairground Circle, Ladies Bldg., New Albany, MS 38652
  • Dates: December 11, 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
  • Behind the Badge       

  • Location: Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy-182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS
  • Dates: December 15-16,2025 
  • 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

Hearing & Speech Awareness          

  • Location: Washington County Convention Center-1040 S. Raceway Rd, Greenville, MS 
  • Dates: December 16, 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

 

JANUARY 2026

 

IAED 40-Hour Basic           

  • Location: Pascagoula Police Training Academy - 8000 Bayou Cumbest Rd, Moss Point, MS  
  • Dates: January 12-16, 2026 
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • COST:  $ 395.00
  • CONTACT: Angie Walker, (601) 382-4840
  •                    Protocol911LLC@yahoo.com
  • Credit breakdown: 40-Hour Mandatory course within the first 12 months.  
  • BETST Reimbursement Rules

 

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