Officer Down Tactical Scenario | Police Assessment Center Training | Colonel Tim Gillette 

I reached out to Tim with approximately 10 days before my assessment test. I’ve paid for many classes! Tim was flexible and amazing. Tim helped me in ways I can’t even put into words. Very grateful. Thanks Tim!

I reached out to Tim after passing my written exam, feeling somewhat unprepared for the assessment phase. His training video provided much-needed clarity and gave me confidence in approaching the next steps. The audio recordings were invaluable. I dedicated countless hours to listening and dissecting them, allowing me to internalize the strategies and truly grasp the nuances of the material. While my written exam results placed me around 35th out of 178 candidates, my performance in the assessment significantly boosted my ranking. I’m deeply grateful for the insights I gained from Tim’s program and will certainly apply this knowledge in my future promotion endeavors

I attended Tim’s class prior to my promotion to Lieutenant. I took all of his advice and practiced over and over. I did very well, and want to thank him for a great class that helped me succeed.

I utilized Colonel Gillette’s assessment center training after achieving low scores on two previous assessment centers. My results after the training were incredible. Colonel Gillette’s program taught me to effectively structure my responses and prepared me for any scenario. Thanks for all of your help Tim.

This scenario was an excellent example of why I used Tim Gillette. His training helped me achieve the #1 spot out of 400 applicants on my last promotional exam.

I just scored a 98.6 on my assessment and achieved the number one sergeant spot out of more than 230 candidates. I worked for a police dept in the DMV area. Tim’s coaching is second to none.

I worked with Tim while I was preparing for my Fire Captain test. With his help I scored number one. Thank you, Colonel Gillette.

Using Mr. Gillette's teachings I scored the highest on my oral board promotional process. This man is the truth!

I used Col. Gillette's audio tape and attended sessions for the Lieutenant test. As a result I was promoted. I appreciate the help and sincerity that you had during the training sessions. Again thank your for everything.

Purchased Tim’s audio tape “Succeeding in the Assessment Center,” and took my promotional exam. Competed with around 500 people who signed up and I scored very high, promoting on the 1st list of only 24 people. Thank you Tim!

I took Tim's audio course followed by personal one on one instruction over Zoom. This training was first class. I am convinced that without it I would not have performed nearly as well on my recent promotional process for police sgt. I ended up promoting, and due to this training beat out other candidates with significantly more seniority. I highly recommend, and will use Tim again in the future.

Just went through the assessment process. Colonel Gillette continues to be the golden standard for promotions. The leadership skills learned and the knowledge shared will surely propel anyone to the top of the list.

My wife, my son and I have trained under Tim Gilllette for both pre-employment and supervisor interviews. While Tim is well known for Supervisor Interviews; I would like to share that his pre-employment preparation course has been 100 % successful for 5 employment interviews amongst the 3 of us. That's right we applied and got every job we were interviewed. Confidence by competent preparation will be your theme at your interview. I recommend him to a person seeking a first time job through someone who has been around the block a few times. Tim will get you there.

I used Tim's assessment training one week before my LT assessment and scored #2. I highly recommend it.

Tim, has helped me develop my leadership and managerial skills to be successful in my career. Tim motivates his students to lead by building trust, respect, integrity and high morals. I would highly recommend Tim to anyone aspiring to be in a leadership position.

I was fortunate to be referred to Tim Gillete by a colleague in preparation for the 2022 Sergeants Promotional Assessment. Tim took the time to walk me through and fully explain the assessment portion and how to approach and execute each scenario. Having little time to prepare, Tim mentored and coached me through the entire process and was always available for any questions I had. His knowledge and understanding of the promotional process are on point. Without Tim’s mentorship and coaching, I would not have scored in the top 3. I am genuinely grateful for his time and effort in getting me prepared and for sharing his craft, knowledge, and experience.

I used GIllettes audio files and it scored me in the top 10 of 95 candidates for my Sergeants Assessment Center. Highly recommend! Thanks to him, I’ll be receiving my promotion.

Colonel Tim Gillette truly cares about the people he counsels and makes these answers look easy. Believes me, they're not. I recommend his services.

TIM GILLETTE is truly the best in the game. Prepares you in a way that teaches you how to apply your knowledge, skills and abilities in order to meet criteria needed to hit benchmarks during the assessment process. He has a lengthy resume which is evident in his training. His training not only prepares you for assessment process but also for on the job application. A true friend as well, always picks up your calls and truly cares for his students success. I scored top of my list for Sgt and top of the list for LT. I owe this success to my trainer and friend Tim Gillette. Worth every penny. Thank you.

I purchased Tim’s audio training class “preparing for the assessment center” about three weeks before my assessment for sergeant. Between scenario examples , a workbook , and throughly explained techniques, I am confident I scored at the top of the list after completing the assessment. Anyone going for a promotion I strongly recommend Tim’s training . A small investment will be a huge benefit for your career . Thanks again Tim.

I attended several courses with Colonel Gillette and was completely prepared for my assessment center when testing for the position of Sergeant. I scored very well and was promoted in the first round. I continued to use the strategies throughout my career and it allowed me to address any situation with confidence.

I attended Tim’s promotional classes for every rank from Sgt., Lt., Captain, and Major. Through his classes I came out on the top of all my promotional lists. I’m preparing to end my career as an Assistant Chief and I owe all my scores to Tim. You have to have the experiences, but he teaches you how to form your answers completely in an interview. He is a true poet with words.

I have know Colonel Tim Gillette for approximately two decades. I have a great deal of respect and admiration for his knowledge and law enforcement leadership abilities. He has always been and continues to be one of the most proficient, effective & relevant police leadership instructors in this ever changing profession. If you take his assessment preparation course you will not only have a much greater chance of presenting your abilities successfully as a supervisor, you will also come away with an invaluable command and response tool box you will use for the rest of your police supervising career.

I purchased Dr. Gillette's training material, Succeeding in the Police Assessment Center. I work at a smaller police agency in S. Florida where the testing process is extremely competitive due to the limited positions. I can not extend my appreciation enough to Dr. Gillette. Because of Dr. Gillette and his training aids I am proud to say I scored #1 on the test. I know for a fact if i did not use Dr. Gillette's suggested material I would not have scored as well as I did. I was able to relisten to the material several times as he recommends. This was the best investment I made in order to prepare for the assessment center. THANK YOU DR. GILLETTE!

Highly recommended. Not only was it a great Assessment Center Prep course, but one of the best leadership training courses I’ve had. I learned strategies that I’ll use for the rest of my career. Tim was a great teacher.

I met with Tim for both training seminars. He is the real deal. He is very professional and takes the time to make sure you understand his models and process. He truly cares about you as a person and is not just there to take your money. He is the best in the business and if you are looking to get promoted you should use Tim. Thank you again Tim!

I purchased Tim’s training course and was very pleased with the insight and prep work he recommended. I followed his advice, put the work in, and always had quality content readily available for the assessors. Thank you Tim!

Tim is simply the best. His guidance, teaching, training and encouragement has and will continue to elevate me to the TOP. Both in my career, business and life in general. You have to hire the best to be the best. Scored #7 on my Captains assessment and I couldn’t be more proud of myself. It’s only UP from here. Thanks Tim!!

I am so thankful I found Tim and stuck to his comprehensive study plan. I fully embraced Tim’s books, interactive zoom classes, 1 on 1 tutoring, and his in person training. Tim told me that I needed to have the mindset of being number one and anything less was a waste of my time. Coming from a large city I was skeptical, but I stuck to the plan and worked at it with Tim for many months leading up to the written assessment and oral boards. All said and done, I placed 2nd out of over 650 candidates and was promoted in round one. Without Tim’s mentorship I would certainly not be in the position I am today. Thank you Tim. I owe this promotion to you and your program. -Zach, 2021

I recently worked with Tim before taking my first assessment center, and his training was hugely beneficial. His techniques will not only improve your assessment center performance, but will make you better at your job. Thank you Colonel Gillette!

Tim is a top professional who has coached many officers for promotion quite successfully. He has an extensive law enforcement background which he shares with his students/trainees.

Tim’s course allowed me to move way up in the promotional Sgt’s process after the multiple choice portion. I was ranked 36 out of 50 candidates after multiple choice. After purchasing Tim’s audio lessons I aced some major components in the assessment center and jumped to 15 overall. I am sad I didn’t purchase other portions of the exam center teaching because I am sure I would have been top 10. I only worked on the oral board with him. I will be promoted within a year, Thanks Tim!

I attended Colonel Gillette’s workshop and an individual course prior to my Sergeant assessment. This course gave me confidence to go into the assessment and handle each scenario provided logically and with a plan. The assessors even asked me who trained me for the assessment and when I advised Colonel Gillette they told me to “tell Tim he still got it”. Very great course for promotion, I highly recommend it! Thanks to his assistance I scored the highest on the assessment.

I worked with Tim for my lieutenant promotional exam and he was great. The tools and knowledge he provided was pivotal in building my confidence and landing me in the top 5 on the list. I also used him years ago for my sergeant assessment prep. I highly recommend him. Thank you Tim!

I trained with Mr. Gillette during March 2022 for the position of Sgt. I placed in the top 10, and I am very grateful to be on this promotional list. Thank you for all the "Whipped Cream & Cherries!"

If your looking for a coach to help you with your promotional process whether it be for the written or assessment portion, Tim Gillette is the real deal. His professional career as a Law Enforcement Officer as well as an assessor by far exceeds any other coach out there. He takes the time to explain the process and puts a great amount of effort in your success.

Thank you Tim for helping me score high on my Sgt test. You were always available when I had questions. Practicing over and over again and using the materials that was provided definitely helped me with passing and increasing my confidence.

I was recently promoted to Captain, it was a competitive process in which I was the candidate with the least time on. I could have not done it without Colonel Tim Gillette's help. Colonel Gillette's approach is like no other. His knowledge and understanding of the promotional process is on point. I highly recommend anyone that is considering promotion to use Colonel Gillette's services. He brings in a very down to earth realistic approach to his training. Colonel Gillette is well versed in current policing issues and you combined this with his law enforcement experience and journalist background makes Colonel Gillette's Police Assessment Training Center one of kind. I'm a student for life. Thank you again, Sir.

Tim and I started our careers as Florida Police Officers then Broward Sheriff's Deputies. I watched the video and noticed the first thing he mentioned was "rescuing the downed officer". As a retired SWAT member , detective and road deputy, I can tell you it's chaos at those scenes. I hope you as future supervisors benefit from this good training opportunity. Thanks Tim!

This video was very thorough and addressed all areas that need to be covered when handling such an incident.

Numerous scholarly research studies in leadership ability shows that one’s leadership success in an organization can be predicted early in a candidate. Assessment centers and test batteries predict effectively those supervisory or managerial candidates who will end up in the top ranks of an organization. That same research shows that people can be trained and learn to be successful leaders by projecting a powerful, competent, confident, and dynamic presence. Col. Tim Gillette has helped not only me personally in my upward career successes, but numerous students from all over the United States. If taking a leadership role and having a positive impact on your organization is a goal for you, I highly recommend you partake of his training program that leads to your leadership success!

Great video. I worked with Tim and his assistance was a huge part of me getting promoted.

Phenomenal video and great instructor. I attended Colonel Gillette’s promotional preparation courses previously and they are incredible. They totally prepare you for the complex problem solving and analysis needed to qualify as a top candidate in any law enforcement assessment center.

Great response to a difficult, complicated scenario. I have trained w Col Gillette. He’s a true professional.

Excellent training and preparation for promotion. Colonel Gillette has been instrumental in the successful promotion of numerous law enforcement professionals throughout the United States (not just Florida). Colonel Gillette not only offers the most sound leadership approaches in any situation, he is the most honorable law enforcement professional I have ever known. Promotional candidates who work with Colonel Gillette to prepare for their assessment center will likely realize successful achievement of their goals.

I previously went to Colonel Gillette for the sergeants exam at my agency and was promoted off that list based on how well I did during the process thanks to his training. I would highly recommend him for anyone seeking promotion within the agency. Sgt. John Jones

2012 I attended Tim’s training course. We met for 8 hours. I took notes the entire time. I’ve been promoted three times since then. Best investment ever. Thank you Tim.

I attended Tim’s promotional preparation course for Sgt. He was a phenomenal resources from real life practice to coaching and mentoring. His ability to build rapport with his students and gain their trust was extremely important in the success of teaching the material. I felt that Tim was able to set me up for success for not only the promotional process, but for real situations I will face as a supervisor. Thanks Tim!

This man is incredible

Tim's knowledge and insight is invaluable. If you want to get promoted using well practiced and created techniques Tim is your guy. I studied with Tim and got promoted on my first shot. Thank you Tim

Great information. I trust Tim Gillette fully! His training ensured my #1 placement on my promotional exam. Thank you 🙏

I attended Colonel Gillette’s class and scored very well on all parts of my scenario!!!! Ranked number three out of over 40 candidates!

Very knowledgeable and was immensely instrumental in getting me a top score on Lt test

Tim… Thank you for posting this promotional scenario based training video. It provided extensive and detailed instructions, which has reinforced my interest and commitment to get one on one training from you for my upcoming Lt. promotional exam. I look forward to our personalized training sessions in the near future.

Great video and training, it was invaluable. Tims training was a large part of me getting promoted.

I found this video very informative. Tim uses his 20 plus years of experience to provide keys to help others become successful in their own careers.

One of the greatest man I know in all my life

Great training!!

Thank you for this video. It has definitely helped me get into the mindset of the interview and a good idea as to what the assessors are looking for.

Colonel Gillette you are an exceptional teacher!, Thank you so much for this informational video

Thanks for reaching out Tim. This is a good quality video for training in your field of expertise. I will connect with you soon.

Very informative video

Very good information

Very informative video.

My question is if the first officer was shot and is not answering the radio, how the dispatcher will establish clear communication with him/her? I assume would be right to see the second unit?