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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: $350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
- Psac911@aol.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
Suicide Prevention
- Hancock County E-911 18335 Highway 603, Kiln, MS 39556
- Dates: May 4-5, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Cost: $300.00
- CONTACT: Alta Richardson 601-941-3686
- altarichardson64@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 16Hrs 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
IAED 40-HOUR BASIC
- Location: Tupelo Police Department, 400 North Front Street, Tupelo, MS 38804
- Dates: May 11-15, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $395.00
- CONTACT: Angela Walker (601) 382-4840
- protocol911LLC@yahoo.com
- Credit Breakdown: 40 Hour Mandatory Course within the first 12 months
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
NECI Domestic Violence
- Montgomery County Extension Office, 610 Summit Street, Winona, MS 38967
- Dates: May 12, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Cost: $150.00
- CONTACT: Allan Pratt 662-299-9111 | pratallan@netscape.net
- Credit Breakdown: 8Hrs 1 Credit
NECI Crimes in Progress
- Montgomery County Extension Office, 610 Summit Street, Winona, MS 38967
- Dates: May 13, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Cost: $150.00
- CONTACT: Allan Pratt 662-299-9111 | pratallan@netscape.net
- Credit Breakdown: 8Hrs 1 Credit
NECI Legal & Liability
- Montgomery County Extension Office, 610 Summit Street, Winona, MS 38967
- Dates: May 14, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Cost: $150.00
- CONTACT: Allan Pratt 662-299-9111 | pratallan@netscape.net
- Credit Breakdown: 8Hrs 1 Credit
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: LIFECORE Health Center, 2434 South Eason Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801
- Dates: May 14-15, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
IAED 40 Hr. Basic
- LOCATION: Alcorn County 911, 2831 S Harper Road, Corinth, MS 38834
- DATES: May 18-22, 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 is required for new telecommunicators to be certified - BETST Reimbursement Rules
40 Hour IAED Basic
- Location: Adams County E-911 Center, 201 South Wall Street, Natchez, MS 39121
- Dates: May 18-22, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $495.00
- Contact: Davida Johnson Walker (662) 931-2030
- qualityetcdispatch@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 40 Hour Mandatory Course taken within the first 12 months
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
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: $350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
- Psac911@aol.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: LIFECORE Health Center, 2434 South Eason Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801
- Dates: May 19-20, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
IAED 40-HOUR BASIC
- Location: Harrison County Sheriff's Dept. Training Room, 10451 Larkin Smith Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503
- Dates: May 26-30, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $395.00
- CONTACT: Angela Walker (601) 382-4840
- protocol911LLC@yahoo.com
- Credit Breakdown: 40 Hour Mandatory Course within the first 12 months
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Hazardous Materials
- Location: Lauderdale County E-911, 1300 26th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301
- Dates: May 28, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $175
- CONTACT: Jeny Price, (901) 288-7331
- jenypricehl@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course, 1 Credit
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: LIFECORE Health Center, 2434 South Eason Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801
- Dates: May 28-29, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
Fire Dispatch
- Location: Lauderdale County E-911, 1300 26th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301
- Dates: May 29, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $175
- CONTACT: Jeny Price, (901) 288-7331
- jenypricehl@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course, 1 Credit
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
AI In Public Safety & Dispatch Operations – Pilot Course
- Location: 202 Main Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601
- Dates: May 30, 2026
- Time: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- COST: $150
- CONTACT: Ebony Ross, (601) 754-8320
- ccs_eross@yahoo.com
- Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course, 1 Credit
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
NG911 Essentials for Telecommunicators – Pilot Course
- Location: 202 Main Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601
Dates: May 31, 2026 - Time: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- COST: $150
- CONTACT: Ebony Ross, (601) 754-8320
- ccs_eross@yahoo.com
- Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course, 1 Credit
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
MS Law Enforcement Officers Association (MLEOA) Conference
- Location: Hollywood Casino & Resort, 711 Hollywood Blvd, Bay St Louis, MS 39520
- Dates: May 31, 2026 – June 5, 2026
- Time: See Conference Agenda
- Cost: See Association Website www.mleoa.org
- Contact: MLEOA | contact@mleoa.org
- Credit Breakdown: TBD
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: MLEOA Conference, Hollywood Casino & Resort, 711 Hollywood Blvd, Bay St Louis, MS 39520
- Dates: May 31, 2026 – June 5, 2026
- Time: See Conference Agenda
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
June 2026
Customer Service & Phone Etiquette for Telecommunicators – Pilot Course
- Location: 202 Main Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601
- Dates: June 1, 2026
- Time: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- COST: $150
- CONTACT: Ebony Ross, (601) 754-8320
- ccs_eross@yahoo.com
- Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course, 1 Credit
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
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: $350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
- Psac911@aol.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
NECI - Stress Management
- Location: Lauderdale County E-911 1300 26th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301
- Dates: June 4, 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 Elective Credit
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
IAED 40-HOUR BASIC
- Location: Montgomery County Extension Office, 618 Summit Street, Winona, MS 38967
- Dates: June 4 – 7, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (4 / 10-hour days)
- COST: $395.00
- CONTACT: Allan Pratt | (662) 299-9111 or (662) 417-4326 | pratallan@netscapre.net
- Credit Breakdown: 40-hour mandatory course within the first 12 months
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
NECI - Legal Liability
- Location: Lauderdale County E-911 1300 26th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301
- Dates: June 5, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00
- Cost: $150.00
- Contact: Angie Walker (601) 382-4840
- Protocol911@yahoo.com
- Credit Breakdown: 8 Hour Course, 1 Elective Credit
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
- Location: Lowndes County EMA, 515 2nd Ave N, Columbus, MS 39702
- Dates: June 8-12, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- COST: $395.00
- CONTACT: Jarvis Boyd | (662) 361-7759 | firstrespondertrainingllc@gmail.com
- Credit breakdown: A 40-hour basic is required for a new telecommunicator to be certified
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
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: $350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
- Psac911@aol.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
NECI - Bomb Threats
- Location: Brandon City Hall, 1000 Municipal Drive, Brandon, MS 39042
- Dates: June 15, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $150.00
- CONTACT: Jeny Price (901-288-7331)
- jenypricehl@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 8 HR Course 1 Credit
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
- Location: Pafford EMS, 223 High Point Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157
- Dates: June 15-19, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Cost: $450.00
- Contact: Angela Walker | (601) 382-4840 | protocol911llc@yahoo.com
- Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
NECI - Domestic Violence
- Location: Brandon City Hall, 1000 Municipal Drive, Brandon, MS 39042
- Dates: June 16, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $150.00
- CONTACT: Jeny Price (901-288-7331)
- jenypricehl@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 8 HR Course 1 Credit
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Suicide Prevention
- Location: Brandon City Hall, 1000 Municipal Drive, Brandon, MS 39042
- Dates: June 17-18, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST $300.00
- CONTACT: Jeny Price (901) 288-7331
- jenypricehl@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 16 Hours 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Region 4 Mental Health Services, 303 N. Madison, Corinth, MS 38835
- Dates: June 17-18, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
Legal Concepts in 911 Communications
- Gluckstadt Police Department (Training Room) 140 Gluckstadt Way, Gluckstadt, MS 39110
- Dates: June 18, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Cost: $150.00
- Contact: Alta Richardson 601-941-3686
- altarichardson64@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 8 Hrs., 1 Credit
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Region 4 Mental Health Services, 303 N. Madison, Corinth, MS 38835
- Dates: June 26-27, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
2026 NENA Conference
- Location: Columbus, OH
- Dates: June 27 – July 2, 2026
- Time: Refer to conference website at nenaconference.com
- Cost: Refer to conference website
- Credit Breakdown: TBD
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
July 2026
Communications Training Officer
- Location: Lauderdale County E-911, 1300 26th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301
- Dates: July 2–3, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $350
- CONTACT: Jeny Price, (901) 288-7331
- jenypricehl@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
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: $350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
- Psac911@aol.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Life Help, 101 Hwy 7 South, Greenwood, MS 38935
- Dates: July 15-16, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
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: $350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
- Psac911@aol.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Leadership
- Location: Pascagoula Training Center, 8000 Bayou Cumbest Road, Moss Point, MS 39562
- Dates: July 21-22, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $350.00
- CONTACT: Jeny Price (601) 288-7331
- Jenypricehl@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 16 Hours 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Life Help, 101 Hwy 7 South, Greenwood, MS 38935
- Dates: July 22-23, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
Communications Training Officer
- Location: Pascagoula Training Center, 8000 Bayou Cumbest Road, Moss Point, MS 39562
- Dates: July 23-24, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- COST: $350.00
- CONTACT: Jeny Price (601) 288-7331|
- jenypricehl@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 16 Hours 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Proactive Dispatching
- Location: The Capps Center, 920 Hwy 82, Indianola, MS 38751
- Dates: July 27-28, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- COST: $350.00
- CONTACT: Laura Spell | (601) 213-7966 | lauraspell911@yahoo.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Life Help, 101 Hwy 7 South, Greenwood, MS 38935
- Dates: July 29-30, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
August 2026
2026 APCO International Conference
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Dates: August 2-5, 2026
- Time: Refer to conference website at apco2026.org
- Cost: Refer to conference website
- Credit Breakdown: TBD
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
40 HR IAED Basic ETC
- Columbia LE Training Academy 182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS 39429
- Dates: August 3-7, 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 within one year of hire
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
IAED 40-Hour Basic
- Stone County EMA, 533 First Street South, Wiggins, MS 39577
- Dates: August 3-7, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Cost: $395.00
- CONTACT: Anita Raborn 601-528-1319 | araborn@stonecountyms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 40 Hour Basic is required for new telecommunicators to be certified
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Oktibbeha County EOC, 106 W. Main Street, Suite 2, Starkville, MS 39759
- Dates: August 5-6, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
MS 911 Coordinators Conference
- Location: IP Casino Resort, 580 Bayview Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
- Dates: August 10 – 13, 2026
- Time: Refer to conference agenda
- Cost: Refer to association
- Contact: MS 911 Coordinators Association | board@ms911coordinators.org
- Credit Breakdown: TBD
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
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:$350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
- Psac911@aol.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Community Counseling Services, 1032 Hwy 50, West Point, MS 39773
- Dates: August 19-20, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Community Counseling Services, 1032 Hwy 50, West Point, MS 39773
- Dates: August 26-27, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
September 2026
Communications Training Officer
- LOCATION: Byhalia Police Department, 161 Hwy 309 S, Byhalia, MS 38611
- DATE: September 3-4, 2026
- TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- COST: $350.00
- CONTACT: Jeny Price 901-288-7331
- jenypricehl@gmail.com
- 16 Hour course, 2 Elective Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Terrorism Awareness
- Location: Flowood Police Department,
- 2101 Airport Road, Flowood, MS
- Dates: September 14–15, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- COST: $350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
- Psac911@aol.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Leadership Training in ETC
- Gluckstadt Police Department (Training Room) 140 Gluckstadt Way, Gluckstadt, MS 39110
- Dates: September 14-15, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am -5:00 pmm
- Cost: $300.00
- Contact: Alta Richardson 601-941-3686
- altarichardson64@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 16 Hrs., 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Terrorism Awareness
- Location: Gulfport Police Department,
- 2220 15th Street, Gulfport, MS
- Dates: September 21–22, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- COST: $350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
- Psac911@aol.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Hinds Behavioral Health Services, 3450 US-80, Jackson, MS 39209
- Dates: September 23-24, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
Fire Dispatch
- LOCATION: Byhalia Police Department, 161 Hwy 309 S, Byhalia, MS 38611
- DATE: September 24, 2026
- TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- COST: $175.00
- CONTACT: Jeny Price 901-288-7331
- jenypricehl@gmail.com
- 8 Hour course, 1 Elective Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Hinds Behavioral Health Services, 3450 US-80, Jackson, MS 39209
- Dates: September 25-26, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Adams County Safe Room, 323 Liberty Rd, Natchez, MS 39120
- Dates: September 27-28, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
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: $350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
Psac911@aol.com - Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Hattiesburg Police Department, 200 Forrest Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
- Dates: October 6-7, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: MS Band of Choctaw Indians, Philadelphia, MS
- Dates: October 8-9, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Tupelo Police Department, 400 N. Front Street, Tupelo, MS 38801
- Dates: October 13-14, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
Behind the Badge
- Location: Pascagoula Police Training Facility, 8000 Bayou Cumbest Road, Moss Point, MS
- Dates: October 19-20, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- COST: $350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
- Psac911@aol.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Rankin County Safe Room, 651 Marquette Rd, Brandon, MS 39042
- Dates: October 20-21, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
Fire Dispatch
- Location: Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy, 182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS 39429
- Dates: October 21, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Cost: $175.00
- Contact: Jeny Price (901) 288-7331
- jenypricehl@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 8 Hour Course, 1 Credit
Communications Training Officer
- Location: Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy, 182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS 39429
- Dates: October 22-23, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Cost: $350.00
- Contact: Jeny Price (901) 288-7331
- jenypricehl@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 16 HRS 2 Credits
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Hinds Behavioral Health Services, 3450 US-80, Jackson, MS 39209
- Dates: October 27-28, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
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: $350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
- Psac911@aol.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Hinds Behavioral Health Services, 3450 US-80, Jackson, MS 39209
- Dates: November 3-4, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Hinds Behavioral Health Services, 3450 US-80, Jackson, MS 39209
- Dates: November 10-11, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
Public Safety Telecommunicator CIT Certification Class (PST CIT)
- Location: Monroe County Fallen Officer Training Building, 701 N. Meridian Street, Aberdeen, MS 39730
- Dates: November 12-13, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Contact: Director Amy Swanson | (330) 472-4350 | amy.swanson@dmh.ms.gov
- Credit Breakdown: 16hrs
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: $350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
- Psac911@aol.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Hazmat Incidents
- Gluckstadt Police Department (Training Room) 140 Gluckstadt Way, Gluckstadt, MS 39110
- Dates: November 19, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Cost: $150.00
- Contact: Alta Richardson 601-941-3686
- Altarichardson64@gmail.com
- Credit Breakdown: 8 Hrs., 1 Credit
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
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: $350.00
- CONTACT: Rick Seavey Sr. (601) 259-9661
- Psac911@aol.com
- Credit breakdown: 16-hour course, 2 Credits
- BETST Reimbursement Rules
Additional Information:
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