Lifelong learning is self-initiated education that is focused on personal development; improving skills, knowledge and competences within a personal, civic, social and employment perspective. Quality use of human resources is in the interest of every business organization. Their role in the development of the organization is irreplaceable. The goal of human resources management is to achieve the greatest possible number of quality personnel. Planning personnel needs, recruiting new employees, developing and managing the career of police officers and other tasks of coordinating and supervising the work of organizational units are the main tasks of the Human Resources Directorate in order to ensure the high quality of police work. Satisfied and motivated workers contribute to the productivity of the organization. Police officers are provided with personal and career development in the context of their own interests and the police organization is provided with the quality of human resources. The primary research method is a survey in which the motivation of police officers for the lifelong education program was checked. The aim of this final thesis is to become more familiar with the process of lifelong education of a police officer in the Republic of Croatia and to provide insight into advancement through work in the service through professional and educational training and through professional and university studies. The basic idea is to make police officers aware of the importance of professional education, professional development and improvement of their own abilities, which is necessary for the performance of everyday police work and tasks.