New Video Course
Mastering the Oral Board
Promotional Interview Preparation for Law Enforcement
Earn a higher score on your oral board and a better spot on the promotional list. I'm a retired Seattle Police Captain who still sits on oral boards as an assessor, and in ten video lessons I'll show you how boards are run and scored, how to predict your questions, and how to build and deliver complete answers.
Ten lessons plus an introduction · About 3.5 hours · $99, one payment
View the CourseThe introduction is free to watch.
The oral board is not simply a knowledge test. It is a performance under pressure.
Candidates who prepare the wrong way may answer confidently and still lose.
This is a fixable problem.
1-on-1 Coaching
A Direct Line to the Other Side of the Table.
Private coaching tailored to your rank, your agency, and your timeline. We start with a strategy session to map out what you're up against and where the gaps are. From there, we build a plan that fits your promotional cycle.
Book a Strategy SessionLimited availability · Currently accepting candidates
The Edge Newsletter
Performance, Promotion, and the Things Worth Knowing.
Insights on promotional strategies and professional development in law enforcement. New subscribers receive The Oral Board Edge as a welcome gift. A strategy guide for winning your next promotional oral board.
The Book
Published January 2026. Written by someone who has sat on both sides of the table. A candidate who promoted through the ranks and an oral board assessor who has scored candidates across the country.
Available on AmazonAbout Brian
Retired Seattle Police Captain.
Active Oral Board Assessor.
Years in Law Enforcement
Retired Captain, Seattle Police Department. Promoted through the ranks from patrol to command staff over a 30-year career.
Active Oral Board Assessor
Currently scores candidates for promotional processes across the country. He knows exactly what assessors look for and what they ignore.
Published Author
The Strategic Promotional Guide for Law Enforcement is the most current resource available for officers preparing to compete for promotion.
Who I Help
Anyone in law enforcement preparing for a promotional process.
All ranks, from patrol to command staff.
Oral boards, written exams, assessment centers, or some combination of all three.