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Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Mississippi Department of Public Safety Headquarters
209 Allen Stuart Drive
Pearl, MS 39208
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July 2026
(CANCELLED) Communications Training Officer
Dates: July 2–3, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $350
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Lauderdale County E-911, 1300 26th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301
Contact: Jeny Price | (901) 288-7331 | jenypricehl@gmail.com
(CANCELLED) Active Shooter & Workplace Violence
Dates: July 6–7, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Pafford EMS, 12020 Intraplex Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503
Contact: Rick Seavey Sr. | (601) 259-9661 | psac911@aol.com
IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
Dates: July 6-10, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $495.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
Location: Washington County Convention Center, 1040 South Raceway Road, Greenville, MS 38703
Contact: Davida Johnson Walker | (662) 931-2030 | qualityetcdispatch@gmail.com
NECI - Legal Liability
Date: July 8, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $175.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Flowood Police Department, 2101 Airport Road, Flowood, MS 39232
Contact: Angela Walker | (601) 382-4840 | protocol911llc@yahoo.com
UMMC AirCare Night Out
Course Description: This training includes helicopter landing zone (LZ) operations, bleeding control, opioid overdose response and Narcan awareness, basic first aid concepts, and an overview of MSWIN operations. Scenario-based instruction and practical examples are incorporated throughout the program.
Dates: July 9, 2026
Time: Registration @ 4:45 pm | Class @ 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Credit Breakdown: 4 hours of continuing education only
Location: Colin Community College - Wesson Campus, Billy B. Thames Conference Center - Wolf Hall, 1084 Lake Drive, Wesson, MS 39191
Contact: AirCare Education | (601) 984-1000 | AirCareEducation@umc.edu
Notice: This course is not available for reimbursement
NECI 40-Hour Basic 911 Officer Certification
Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $395.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
Location: Long Beach Police Department, 202 Alexander Road, Long Beach, MS 39560
Contact: Tiffany Power | (228) 383-4894 | happygeauxlucky@gmail.com
Proactive Dispatching
Dates: July 13-14, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Covington County Sheriff's Office, 1107 Main Street, Collins, MS 39428
Contact: Laura Spell | (601) 213-7966 | lauraspell911@yahoo.com
Stress Management
Date: July 17, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $175.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Amite County Sheriff's Department, 343 South Broad Street, Liberty, MS 39645
Contact: Alta Richardson | (601) 941-3686 | altarichardson64@gmail.com
(CANCELLED) Officer Involved Shooting & Critical Incidents
Dates: July 20–21, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Madison County EOC, 11622 W. Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046
Contact: Rick Seavey Sr. | (601) 259-9661 | psac911@aol.com
NECI – 911 Liability
Date: July 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $175.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Pascagoula Training Center, 8000 Bayou Cumbest Road, Moss Point, MS 39562
Contact: Jeny Price | (901) 288-7331 | jenypricehl@gmail.com
(CANCELLED) IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
Dates: July 20-24, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $395.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
Location: Jackson Police Training Academy, 3000 St. Charles Street, Jackson, MS 39209
Contact: Patricia Simmons | (601) 454-4686 | psimmons@city.jackson.ms.us
Leadership
Dates: July 21-22, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Pascagoula Training Center, 8000 Bayou Cumbest Road, Moss Point, MS 39562
Contact: Jeny Price | (901) 288-7331 | jenypricehl@gmail.com
Communications Training Officer
Dates: July 23-24, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Pascagoula Training Center, 8000 Bayou Cumbest Road, Moss Point, MS 39562
Contact: Jeny Price | (901) 288-7331 | jenypricehl@gmail.com
Proactive Dispatching
Dates: July 27-28, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: The Capps Center, 920 Hwy 82, Indianola, MS 38751
Contact: Laura Spell | (601) 213-7966 | lauraspell911@yahoo.com
IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
Dates: July 28-31, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $495.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
Location: Collins Police Department, 3092 Old Hwy 49, Collins, MS 39428
Contact: Angie Walker | (601) 382-4840 | protocol911llc@yahoo.com
NECI - EMD Certification Course
Dates: July 31, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory for EMS dispatchers and agencies dispatching for medical services
Location: Grenada County EOC, 370 Van Dorn Street, Grenada, MS 38901
Contact: Alta Richardson | (601) 941-3686 | altarichardson64@gmail.com
August 2026
2026 APCO International Conference
Dates: August 2-5, 2026
Time: Refer to conference website at apco2026.org
Cost: Refer to conference website
Credit Breakdown: TBD
Location: San Antonio, TX
Basic Spanish for Dispatchers
Dates: August 3-4, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Pearl Police Department, 2561 Old Brandon Road, Pearl, MS 39208
Contact: Laura Spell | (601) 213-7966 | lauraspell911@yahoo.com
IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
Dates: August 3-7, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $395.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
Location: Columbia LE Training Academy, 182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS 39429
Contact: Alta Richardson | (601) 941-3686 | altarichardson64@gmail.com
IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
Dates: August 3-7, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $395.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
Location: Stone County EMA, 533 First Street South, Wiggins, MS 39577
Contact: Anita Raborn | (601) 528-1319 | araborn@stonecountyms.gov
IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
Dates: August 8-9, 2026 AND August 15-16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (4 / 10-hour days)
Cost: $495.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
Location: Centreville Police Department, 216 West Main Street, Centreville, MS 39631
Contact: Angie Walker | (601) 382-4840 | protocol911llc@yahoo.com
Instructor Development
Course Description: This course provides training focused on new instructor development skills for teaching Mississippi law enforcement and public safety officers, dispatchers, and corrections officers. Students will gain facilitation skills and an understanding of how to employ adult learning methodologies appropriate for various public safety topics. This course will guide the instructor on their role in teaching adults, classroom setup, and the use of equipment to support their students' learning. This class is designed for those teaching in-service or advanced training within their agencies, as well as instructors teaching in the academy setting. Once attendees complete an internship, they will be eligible to apply for their State of Mississippi Instructor Certification.
Dates: August 10-13, 2026
Time:
Cost: $500.00
Credit Breakdown:
Location: Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy (MLEOTA), 3791 Highway 468 West, Pearl, MS 39208
Contact: MLEOTA | (601) 933-2100 | bloyd@dps.ms.gov
MS 911 Coordinators Conference
Dates: August 10-13, 2026
Time: Refer to conference agenda
Cost: Refer to association
Credit Breakdown: TBD
Location: IP Casino Resort, 580 Bayview Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
Contact: MS 911 Coordinators Association | board@ms911coordinators.org
(CANCELLED) Transit Disaster Awareness
Dates: August 17–18, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Simpson County E-911, 1752 Hwy 149, Mendenhall, MS
Contact: Rick Seavey Sr. | (601) 259-9661 | psac911@aol.com
NECI - EMD Certification Course
Dates: August 17-19, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory for EMS dispatchers and agencies dispatching for medical services
Location: Lowndes County EMA, 515 2nd Ave N, Columbus, MS 39702
Contact: Jarvis Boyd | (662) 361-7759 | firstrespondertrainingllc@gmail.com
IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
Dates: August 17-21, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $400.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
Location: Richland Police Training Facility, 302 Walker Circle, Richland, MS 39218
Contact: Orlando Redd | (601) 942-8218 | metropsa@outlook.com
Report Writing for Law Enforcement
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide techniques to enhance report writing and prepare report writing to withstand defense cross-examination. This course will cover the importance of proper and professional report writing techniques to effectively communicate facts in a clear and logical manner, tips to avoid bias, ideas and concepts to assist in effective note taking.
Dates: August 19, 2026
Time:
Cost: $149.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy (MLEOTA), 3791 Highway 468 West, Pearl, MS 39208
Contact: MLEOTA | (601) 933-2100
Supervising the Problem Employee
Course Description: This course is designed to ensure a quality presentation of supervisory skills training for Supervisors and soon to be Managers when dealing with problem employees to create a professional work environment. The course is designed to teach the skills, techniques and principles required to be a productive, diversified supervisor, leader and manager.
Dates: August 20, 2026
Time:
Cost: $149.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy (MLEOTA), 3791 Highway 468 West, Pearl, MS 39208
Contact: MLEOTA | (601) 933-2100
NG911 Essentials for Telecommunicators – Pilot Course
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $150
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Grenada County E911, 370 Van Dorn Street, Grenada, MS 38901
Contact: Ebony Ross | (601) 754-8320 | ccs_eross@yahoo.com
(CANCELLED) IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
Dates: August 22-23, 2026 AND August 29-30, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (4 / 10-hour days)
Cost: $495.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
Location: Moss Point Police Department, 4200 Bellview Avenue, Moss Point, MS 39563
Contact: Angie Walker | (601) 382-4840 | protocol911llc@yahoo.com
IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
Dates: August 22-23, 2026 AND August 29-30, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (4 / 10-hour days)
Cost: $495.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
Location: Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 2902 Shortcut Road, Pascagoula, MS 39567
Contact: Angela Walker | (601) 382-4840 | protocol911llc@yahoo.com
AI in Dispatch & Public Safety Operations – Pilot Course
Date: August 23, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $150
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Grenada County E911, 370 Van Dorn Street, Grenada, MS 38901
Contact: Ebony Ross | (601) 754-8320 | ccs_eross@yahoo.com
Pine Belt Mental Health - CIT Dispatch Training
Course Description: This course prepares telecommunicators to effectively respond to behavioral health and crisis-related calls. Participants will learn crisis intervention principles, communication techniques, collaboration with CIT officers, and strategies to improve outcomes for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.
Dates: August 25-26, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Enrollment Restrictions: Students must be employed as an Emergency Telecommunicator
Location: Wayne County EMA, 818 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367
Contact: Samantha Brogan | (601) 544-4641 ext. 20183 | samantha.brogan@pbmhr.org
NECI - Suicide Calls
Dates: August 26, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $175.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Montgomery County Extension Office, 610 Summit Street, Winona, MS 38967
Contact: Allan Pratt | (662) 299-9111 or (662) 417-4326 | pratallan@netscape.net
NECI - Stress Management
Dates: August 27, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $175.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Montgomery County Extension Office, 610 Summit Street, Winona, MS 38967
Contact: Allan Pratt | (662) 299-9111 or (662) 417-4326 | pratallan@netscape.net
September 2026
Communications Training Officer
Dates: September 3-4, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Byhalia Police Department, 161 Hwy 309 S, Byhalia, MS 38611
Contact: Jeny Price | (901) 288-7331 | jenypricehl@gmail.com
MS ESAP Conference
Dates: September 8-11,2026
Time: Refer to conference agenda
Cost: Refer to association
Credit Breakdown: TBD
Location: IP Casino Resort, 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530
Contact: MS Emergency Services Administrative Professionals Association | msesapassoc@gmail.com
NECI - Crimes in Progress
Dates: September 14, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Long Beach Police Department, 202 Alexander Road, Long Beach, MS 39560
Contact: Tiffany Power | (228) 383-4894 | happygeauxlucky@gmail.com
Terrorism Awareness
Dates: September 14–15, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Richland Police Training Facility, 302 Walker Circle, Richland, MS 39218
Contact: Rick Seavey Sr. | (601) 259-9661 | psac911@aol.com
Leadership Training in ETC
Dates: September 14-15, 2026
Time: 8:00 am -5:00 pmm
Cost: $300.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Gluckstadt Police Department (Training Room), 140 Gluckstadt Way, Gluckstadt, MS 39110
Contact: Alta Richardson | (601) 941-3686 | altarichardson64@gmail.com
IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
Dates: September 14-18, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $495.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
Location: Simpson County E911, 1752 Hwy 149, Mendenhall, MS 39114
Contact: Angela Walker | (601) 382-4840 | protocol911llc@yahoo.com
NECI - Domestic Violence Calls
Dates: September 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Long Beach Police Department, 202 Alexander Road, Long Beach, MS 39560
Contact: Tiffany Power | (228) 383-4894 | happygeauxlucky@gmail.com
IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
Dates: September 17-19, 2026 AND September 24-25, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Cost: $495.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
Location: Grenada Medical Complex Conference Room, 1300 Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901
Contact: Trebia Rodgers | (662) 417-0503 | training@sti911.com
Professional Development Communication IQ
Course Description: This workshop transforms how leaders communicate--aligning teams, increasing clarity, and producing measurable results. Learn the operating system for communication.
Dates: September 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost: $295.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy (MLEOTA), 3791 Highway 468 West, Pearl, MS 39208
Contact: MLEOTA | (601) 933-2100
Terrorism Awareness
Dates: September 21–22, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Gulfport Police Department, 2220 15th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501
Contact: Rick Seavey Sr. | (601) 259-9661 | psac911@aol.com
Fire Dispatch
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $175.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Byhalia Police Department, 161 Hwy 309 S, Byhalia, MS 38611
Contact: Jeny Price | (901) 288-7331 | jenypricehl@gmail.com
Basic Spanish for Dispatchers
Dates: September 28-29, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $350
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: The Bobby Mooney Complex, 1613 South Fir Avenue, Collins, MS 39428
Contact: Laura Spell | (601) 213-7966 | lauraspell911@yahoo.com
October 2026
Transit Disaster Awareness
Dates: October 5–6, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Pearl Police Department, 2561 Old Canton Road, Pearl, MS 39208
Contact: Rick Seavey Sr. | (601) 259-9661 | psac911@aol.com
Southern Training Institute - Fire Class
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Cost: $175.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Grenada Medical Complex Conference Room, 1300 Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901
Contact: Trebia Rodgers | (662) 417-0503 | training@sti911.com
NECI - HazMat
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Cost: $175.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Grenada Medical Complex Conference Room, 1300 Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901
Contact: Trebia Rodgers | (662) 417-0503 | training@sti911.com
Behind the Badge
Dates: October 19–20, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Pascagoula Police Training Facility, 8000 Bayou Cumbest Road, Moss Point, MS 39562
Contact: Rick Seavey Sr. | (601) 259-9661 | psac911@aol.com
IAED 40-Hour Basic ETC
Dates: October 19-23, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $495.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory within 12 months from date of hire
Location: Gluckstadt Police Department, 140 Gluckstadt Way, Gluckstadt, MS 39110
Contact: Laura Spell | (601) 213-7966 | lauraspell911@yahoo.com
Supervision and Leadership Level II
Course Description: This course is designed to ensure a quality presentation of advanced supervisory skills training for Supervisors and soon to be Managers, in order to assist their subordinates in being successful by creating a professional work environment. This course is designed to teach the skills, techniques and principles required to be a productive, diversified supervisor, leader and manager.
Dates: October 20-22, 2026
Time:
Cost:
Credit Breakdown: 24-hour course
Location: Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy (MLEOTA), 3791 Highway 468 West, Pearl, MS 39208
Contact: MLEOTA | (601) 933-2100
Fire Dispatch
Date: October 21, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $175.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy, 182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS 39429
Contact: Jeny Price | (901) 288-7331 | jenypricehl@gmail.com
NECI - Legal & Liability
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Cost: $175.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Grenada Medical Complex Conference Room, 1300 Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901
Contact: Trebia Rodgers | (662) 417-0503 | training@sti911.com
Communications Training Officer
Dates: October 22-23, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Columbia Law Enforcement Training Academy, 182 Partnership Way, Columbia, MS 39429
Contact: Jeny Price | (901) 288-7331 | jenypricehl@gmail.com
November 2026
Terrorism Awareness
Dates: November 2–3, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Madison County EOC, 1633 W. Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046
Contact: Rick Seavey Sr. | (601) 259-9661 | psac911@aol.com
Virtual Academy's Gold Flame Conference
Dates: November 2-4, 2026
Time: Refer to conference website virtualacademy.com/gfc2026
Cost: Refer to conference website
Credit Breakdown: TBD
Location: Nashville, TN
Contact: Kelly Kelley | kelly.kelley@virtualacademy.com
NECI - EMD Certification Course
Dates: November 12-14, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: Mandatory for EMS dispatchers and agencies dispatching for medical services
Location: Grenada Medical Complex Conference Room, 1300 Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901
Contact: Trebia Rodgers | (662) 417-0503 | training@sti911.com
NECI - Liability and Legal Issues
Dates: November 16, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Long Beach Police Department, 202 Alexander Road, Long Beach, MS 39560
Contact: Tiffany Power | (228) 383-4894 | happygeauxlucky@gmail.com
Officer Involved Shooting & Critical Incidents
Dates: November 16–17, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Richland Police Training Facility, 302 Walker Circle, Richland, MS 39218
Contact: Rick Seavey Sr. | (601) 259-9661 | psac911@aol.com
NECI - Stress Management
Dates: November 17, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Long Beach Police Department, 202 Alexander Road, Long Beach, MS 39560
Contact: Tiffany Power | (228) 383-4894 | happygeauxlucky@gmail.com
Patrol Negotiations/De-Escalation
Course Description: This course is designed to ensure quality presentation of street level negotiation skills training for the road officer, corrections officer or supervisors, in order for them to bring about a peaceful resolution to the current call for service or incident. This course is designed to teach basic skills, techniques and concepts, with an emphasis on communication and active listening.
Dates: November 17, 2026
Time:
Cost:
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy (MLEOTA), 3791 Highway 468 West, Pearl, MS 39208
Contact: MLEOTA | (601) 933-2100
Hazmat Incidents
Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $150.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Gluckstadt Police Department (Training Room), 140 Gluckstadt Way, Gluckstadt, MS 39110
Contact: Alta Richardson | (601) 941-3686 | altarichardson64@gmail.com
December 2026
First Line Supervision
Course Description: This course is designed to ensure a quality presentation of supervisory skills training for First Line Supervisors, so they can assist their subordinates in being successful. The course is designed to teach basic skills, techniques, and concepts of supervision, with an emphasis on "People Skills", Communications, and Ethics.
Dates: December 1-3, 2026
Time:
Cost:
Credit Breakdown: 24-hour course
Location: Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy (MLEOTA), 3791 Highway 468 West, Pearl, MS 39208
Contact: MLEOTA | (601) 933-2100
NECI - Suicide Prevention
Date: December 4, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Cost: $175.00
Credit Breakdown: 8-hour course
Location: Grenada Medical Complex Conference Room, 1300 Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901
Contact: Trebia Rodgers | (662) 417-0503 | training@sti911.com
Active Shooter & Workplace Violence
Dates: December 7–8, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Simpson County E-911, 1752 Hwy 149, Mendenhall, MS 39114
Contact: Rick Seavey Sr. | (601) 259-9661 | psac911@aol.com
Behind the Badge
Dates: December 14–15, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $350.00
Credit Breakdown: 16-hour course
Location: Richland Police Training Facility, 302 Walker Circle, Richland, MS 39218
Contact: Rick Seavey Sr. | (601) 259-9661 | psac911@aol.com
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