Police & Prisoner Costumes

How to choose a prisoner costume or police costume

Decide which side of the law you want to be on, then check the size chart and the list of included pieces on the product page. This collection mixes full costumes with accessories sold on their own, so read the description before you order. If a listing does not mention a hat or a prop, plan to add it.

Cops, SWAT and inmates

Police officer costumes come in adult and kids versions, from a plain officer look to sassy, siren and sexy cop styles for women. SWAT costumes are offered for women, men, boys and toddlers. On the other side of the bars, there are men's prisoner and convict costumes, a women's convict on the loose look and funny takes like a plus size Got Busted prison costume for men.

Brands in this collection include Underwraps, Fun World, Leg Avenue, Forum Novelties, Dreamgirl, Rubie's, Aeromax and Dress Up America. A handful of listings are accessories rather than full costumes, so check the product type as you browse.

Costumes for kids, toddlers and babies

Kids police officer, police girl and SWAT costumes are sized by age, from Child S (4 to 6) up to Child XL (12 to 14). There is a toddler SWAT style for the 2T to 4T range and a baby police bunting for the youngest officers. Kids sizing varies by brand, so compare the age and height on the chart rather than going by age alone. More options are in kids Halloween costumes.

Get the size right

Adult sizes run from XS to 3X/4X depending on the style, and some styles come in plus sizes. Women's styles often list a dress size range in brackets, such as Adult M (6 to 10), which makes comparing easier. Every brand cuts a little differently, so match your chest, waist and height to the chart on each product page. If you are between sizes, the larger size is usually the safer choice for a costume worn over clothes. Not sure? Call us at 800-618-6053 and we will help you pick.

Pair it up

A cop and a convict is one of the easiest couples ideas there is, and a whole cell block of inmates works well for a group. See couples costumes and group and family costumes for more ideas, and add hats, wigs and props from costume accessories.