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Police Online Assessment Process: BRIEFING EXERCISE – 7 Expert Tips to Pass by Joshua Brown
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In this video, police recruitment coach Joshua Brown shares 7 expert tips to help you pass the Police Briefing Exercise, part of the College of Policing Online Assessment Centre.

You’ll learn how to:
- Structure your verbal responses clearly and professionally
- Stay calm and focused under pressure
- Demonstrate empathy, initiative, and confidence
- Align your answers to the 2024/2025 CVF
- Avoid common mistakes that lower your score
- Handle new information during the scenario appropriately

WHAT IS THE POLICE BRIEFING EXERCISE?
In Stage 3b of the Police Online Assessment Centre, you’ll act as a Police Constable and respond to a fictional scenario delivered in three stages. You’ll be asked 12 verbal response questions, which you’ll answer on camera using your device’s microphone or webcam.

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
The Police Briefing Exercise typically lasts around 30–40 minutes, including scenario reading time and response recording.

HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED?
You’ll be assessed against the Competency and Values Framework (CVF):

Public Service (Value)
We are emotionally aware
We take ownership
We are innovative and open-minded

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