Abstract: The subject of the study is the organization of professional training of police officers aimed at obtaining the competencies necessary to perform official duties in modern conditions. The object of the study is the educational programs of professional training of police officers in the position of an employee "Policeman", currently being implemented in educational organizations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The author analyzes the features of professional training of police officers, as well as problematic issues that arise during its implementation.The examples of illegal acts against police officers are analyzed, which show the need to improve the effectiveness of vocational training and its orientation to the practice-oriented component. As a result of the analysis, solutions are proposed aimed at improving the effectiveness of professional training of police officers, forming the necessary competencies for law enforcement activities in modern conditions. Changes in the content are proposed for the formation of competencies necessary for the performance of official duties as close as possible to the practical law enforcement activities of the police. The recommendations necessary for the organization of training that meets the requirements for the acquisition of professional competencies reflecting the current conditions of police service are given.The proposed solutions will make it possible to implement measures aimed at improving and matching the professional competencies of police officers necessary in modern conditions of service.