police uniform

Cop's standard outfit

The distinctive clothing worn by police officers that identifies them as law enforcement.

Police uniforms typically include a badge, insignia, and standardized colors—often blue or black—that signal authority and make officers recognizable to the public.

He was still in his police uniform when he stopped by after his shift.

The uniform carries legal significance: impersonating an officer by wearing one is a crime in most jurisdictions.

Related

patrol · traffic stop · cap · belt · holster · service weapon · nightstick · handcuffs · sergeant · stripes · brass · buttons · boots · kevlar · riot gear · duty · shield · precinct

Categories
Opposites
authority vs. civilian status

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Ordinary daily attire

everyday wear · casual attire

conformity vs. individual expression

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One's distinctive manner

fashion · casual wear · street fashion

attire formality/identification

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Civilian dress for officers

plain clothes · street clothes · mufti · casual wear · disguise

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G