The article is a preliminary analysis of the results of research on knowledge of the basics of psychology in the aspect of performing official duties by Police officers, conducted among police officers of the Warsaw Police Headquarters. Institutions specifically established for this purpose, including the Police, are responsible for the direct protection of public safety. In order to properly fulfill its tasks belonging to a democratic state, which consist mainly in serving society, the police, in addition to the legal formula, also need appropriate equipment, functional structures and the human factor – policemen who can meet the requirements of a constantly changing reality. A properly trained policeman, prepared for duty, is a guarantee of an efficiently functioning Police. An element of this preparation is basic knowledge of psychology.
