DECEMBER 2025
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
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NECI 911 Officer Certification
- Location: 12020 Seaway Road, Gulfport, MS 39503
- Dates: December 15-19, 2025
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $395.00
- Maximum number of students: 24
- CONTACT: Tiffany Power (228) 383-4894
happygeauxlucky@gmail.com - Credit breakdown: 40-Hour Mandatory course within the first 12 months.
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IAED Basic Communications Course
- Pafford EMS, 233 High Point Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157
- Dates: December 15-19, 2025
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $395.00
- CONTACT: Angie Walker (601-382-4840 or 601-847-2921
- Protocol911LLC@yahoo.com
- Credit Breakdown: 40-Hour Basic for Initial Certification Within One Year of Hire
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40 Hour IAED Basic - Gluckstadt, MS
- Location: Gluckstadt Police Department, 140 Gluckstadt Way, Gluckstadt, MS 39110
- Dates: December 15-19, 2025
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $395.00
- CONTACT: Laura Spell, 601-213-7966
lauraspell911@yahoo.com - Credit breakdown: 40-Hour Mandatory course within the first 12 months.
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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
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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
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JANUARY 2026
Officer Involved Shooting & Critical Incidents
- Location: Madison E.O.C., 1633 W. Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046
- Dates: January 5–6, 2026
- 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
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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.
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NECI EMD Certification Course
- LOCATION: Grenada County 911, 370 Van Dorn Street, Grenada, MS 38901
- DATES: January 16-18, 2026
- TIME: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- COST: $350.00
- CONTACT: Alta Richardson 601-941-3686
- Altarichardson64@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 24-hr EMD course mandatory for EMS certification
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Behind the Badge
- Location: Meridian Public Safety Training Facility, 1180 Sandflat Road, Meridian, MS
- Dates: January 19–20, 2026
- 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
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NECI Domestic Violence
- Location: Perry County Sheriff's Department
- Dates: January 24, 2026
- 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
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February 2026
Fire Fighter Down – Mayday
- Location: Pearl Police Department, 2561 Old Brandon Road, Pearl, MS 39208
- Dates: February 2–3, 2026
- 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
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NECI – Liability and Legal Issues
- LOCATION: Long Beach Police Department, 202 Alexander Road, Long Beach, MS 39560
- DATE: February 9, 2026
- 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 Elective Credit
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IAED 40-Hr Basic
- LOCATION: Oxford Police Department,10 Industrial Park Drive, Oxford, MS 38655.
- DATES: February 9-13, 2026
- TIME: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- COST: $395.00
- CONTACT: Alta Richardson 601-941-3686
- Altarichardson64@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 40-Hr Basic for Initial Certification with One Year of Hire
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NECI – Stress Management
- LOCATION: Long Beach Police Department, 202 Alexander Road, Long Beach, MS 39560
- DATE: February 10, 2026
- 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 Elective Credit
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IAED 40 Hr Basic
- LOCATION: Desoto County Sheriff’s Office – 3091 Industrial Drive, Hernando, MS 38632
- Dates: February 16-20, 2026
- 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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NECI – CTO – Communications Training Officer Certification
- LOCATION: Long Beach Police Department, 202 Alexander Road, Long Beach, MS 39560
- DATE: February 18-20, 2026
- 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 Credits
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March 2026
Active Shooter & Workplace Violence
- Location: Madison County E.O.C., 1633 Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046
- Dates: March 2–3, 2026
- 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
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Officer Involved Shooting & Critical Incidents
- Location: Meridian Public Safety Training Facility, 1180 Sandflat Road, Meridian, MS
- Dates: March 16-17, 2026
- 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
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IAED EMD 24 Hour Basic Certification Course - Nesbit, MS
- Location: Desoto County 911 Commission - 1040 Starlanding Road West, Nesbit, MS 38632
- Dates: March 18-20, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $ 425.00
- CONTACT: Deborah Rosenberg, 662-429-9096
- drosenberg@herandopolice.org
- EMD #406791 Registration Link - https://learn.emergencydispatch.org/academy/certs/calendar/classes/406791
- Credit breakdown: 24-hour course, 2 credits
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April 2026
Officer Involved Shooting & Critical Incidents
- Location: Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA),
- 182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS
- Dates: April 6–7, 2026
- 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
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Behind the Badge
- Location: Richland Police Training Facility,
- 302 Walker Circle, Richland, MS
- Dates: April 20–21, 2026
- 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
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May 2026
Fire Fighter Down – Mayday
- Location: Gulfport Police Department,
- 2220 15th Street, Gulfport, MS
- Dates: May 4–5, 2026
- 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
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Negotiations & Talk Tactics
- Location: Flowood Police Department,
- 2101 Airport Road, Flowood, MS
- Dates: May 18–19, 2026
- 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
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June 2026
Negotiations & Talk Tactics
- Location: Richland Police Training Facility,
- 302 Walker Circle, Richland, MS
- Dates: June 1–2, 2026
- 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
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Officer Involved Shooting & Critical Incidents
- Location: MHP Troop K, 16741 Hwy 67, Biloxi, MS
- Dates: June 15–16, 2026
- 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
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July 2026
Active Shooter & Workplace Violence
- Location: Pafford Ambulance Service,
- 12020 Intraplex Parkway, Gulfport, MS
- Dates: July 6–7, 2026
- 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
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Officer Involved Shooting & Critical Incidents
- Location: Madison E.O.C.,
- 11622 W. Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046
- Dates: July 20–21, 2026
- 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
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August 2026
Negotiations & Talk Tactics
- Location: Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA),
- 182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS
- Dates: August 3–4, 2026
- 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
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Transit Disaster Awareness
- Location: Simpson County E-911, 1752 Hwy I-49, Mendenhall, MS
- Dates: August 17–18, 2026
- 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
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September 2026
Terrorism Awareness
- Location: Flowood Police Department,
- 2101 Airport Road, Flowood, MS
- Dates: September 14–15, 2026
- 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
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Terrorism Awareness
- Location: Gulfport Police Department,
- 2220 15th Street, Gulfport, MS
- Dates: September 21–22, 2026
- 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
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October 2026
Transit Disaster Awareness
- Location: Pearl Police Department, 2561 Old Canton Road, Pearl, MS 39208
- Dates: October 5–6, 2026
- 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
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November 2026
Terrorism Awareness
- Location: Madison County E.O.C., 1633 W. Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046
- Dates: November 2–3, 2026
- 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
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Officer Involved Shooting & Critical Incidents
- Location: Richland Police Training Facility, 302 Walker Circle, Richland, MS
- Dates: November 16–17, 2026
- 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
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December 2026
Active Shooter & Workplace Violence
- Location: Simpson County E-911, 1752 Hwy I-49, Mendenhall, MS
- Dates: December 7–8, 2026
- 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
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Behind the Badge
- Location: Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA), 182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS
- Dates: December 21–22, 2026
- 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
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