Halloween Costumes Ideas For Criminal Justice Majors | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Arts Entertainment

The Best Halloween Costumes For The Everyday Criminal Justice Major

Criminal justice in itself is a thrilling major to be a part of and when it comes to Halloween time we have numerous choices of costumes to represent our unique and broad field of study.

695
The Best Halloween Costumes For The Everyday Criminal Justice Major

In This Article:

Dressing up for Halloween can be fun, but dressing up as a desired future career can be even greater! With the criminal justice field, there are tons of job careers and that adds to the more costumes in which you can put together and go as! Either as a fictional crime fighter or the real deal, you can find anyone or any job title.

Police Officer 

Wiki Commons

One of the basic type of criminal justice Halloween costumes, but nevertheless a classic and easy costume to make or find in a store. All you would need is to buy a police uniform and get accessories such as handcuffs.

Judge 

Flickr

Calling the shots in a courtroom or at a Halloween party can be very exciting and the perfect role for the individual who likes to be the boss of the group. Also, you get to carry around a gavel and wave it at people.

Crime Scene Investigator 

Flickr

With this costume give your unique twist on it and go as your favorite investigator what the hit show "CSI." I know dressing up as either Sara Sidle or Catherine Willows would be fun or the intimidating Horatio Caine. Plus you can always pick this outfit last minute and use a whole lot of yellow crime scene tape!!!!

Inmate

Flickr

Grab an orange jumpsuit or black and white striped outfit and go as a prisoner, but be expected to give a really good answer to what crime you committed and how you were in the end caught!

SWAT

Flickr

Another easy criminal justice costume to find, but really exciting to go as is a SWAT agent! All you need is an all-black outfit with a vest that says SWAT on it. You can add other accessories such as a hat, fake gun, walkie, gun holster, etc.

FBI Agent

Wiki Commons

Being an FBI Agent can be a fun costume, but being your favorite FBI agent like Spencer Reid or J.J. from Criminal Minds is more exciting and unique to go as. Plus you can explain why you chose to go as that particular character and why you chose the assemble in which you did! For instance, with Spencer Reid you can not go wrong with the satchel and wearing a fake gun in the front of your pants unlike the usual side holster the rest of the agents are seen wearing.

Bank Robber

Pixabay

Grab the black ski mask and bag of money to pull off this one! Bank robber is an easy and affordable costume to put together.

Superhero

Giphy

Superheroes are constantly fighting crime and saving the life's of the innocent, so what better costume to go as your favorite crime fighter. Go as the iconic Superman or Wonder Woman, or go more unique to your personality and go as Hawkeye or the Black Canary.

US Marshal

Flickr

I know I would go as Mary Shannon, the awesome US Marshal from the hit show "In Plain Sight." U.S. Marshal does not have a specific Halloween costume in which you can buy so this would be a great pick to go as your favorite agent from a tv series or a movie such as U.S. Marshals.

Attorney

Flickr

Criminal law attorney or lawyer are easy outfits to put together, all you need is a suit and tie and a briefcase to carry around with you.

Private Detective

Wiki Commons

A classic costume consisting of the long brown trench coat, hat and camera or binoculars. Some people even opt for carrying around a magnifying glass! Or you can go as the crime-solving teenage girl, Veronica Mars!

Secret Service Agent and the President of the United States

Wiki Commons

If you have a partner you can dress up with this could be a fun and thrilling assemble! Who wouldn't wanna dress up as the president or wear those really cool earpieces that the Secret Service wears!

CIA

White House Archives

Another basis and used criminal justice costume, but an easy one to find nonetheless. Wear a suit and tie, to top off the outfit put on some sunglasses.

Your Favorite Criminal Couple

Wiki Commons

If you have someone you can dress up with or do couple costumes I would really consider this. You could go as the iconic Bonnie and Clyde with your significant other or the fictional Thelma and Louis with your best friend!

Technical Analysist 

Giphy

Go as the quirky and colorful technical analysist for the Behavioral Analysis Unit, Penelope Garcia! This would be a easy and fun costume to put together!

Dressing up for Halloween is always a blast and these are the perfect costumes for any criminal justice major out there! Even if you are not a criminal justice major yourself you can still show your love for law enforcement on Halloween with these outfits!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

A Few Thoughts Every College Freshman Has

The transition into adulthood is never easy

7035
Mays Island
Courtney Jones

Today I started my third week of college at Minnesota State Moorhead. I have survived welcome week, finding my classes on the first day, and being an awkward loner in the dining hall. Even though I have yet to be here for a month, I have already experienced many thoughts and problems that only a new college student can relate to.

Keep Reading...Show less
college

"Make sure to get involved when you're in college!"

We've all heard some variation of this phrase, whether it came from parents, other family members, friends, RAs, or college-related articles. And, like many clichés, it's true for the most part. Getting involved during your college years can help you make friends, build your resume, and feel connected to your campus. However, these commitments can get stressful if you're dealing with personal issues, need to work, or aren't sure how to balance classes and everything else going on during the semester.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

9 Reasons Why Friends Are Essential In College

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

3247
Bridgaline Liberati and friends
Bridgaline Liberati

In college, one of the essential things to have is friends. Yes, textbooks, a laptop, and other school supplies are important but friends are essential. Friends are that support system everybody needs. The more friends you have the better the support system you have. But you also have someone to share experiences with. And don’t settle for just one or two friends because 8 out of 10 times they are busy and you are studying all alone. Or they have other friend groups that do not include you. Don’t settle for just one or two friends; make as many friends as you can. After the first couple of weeks of college, most friend groups are set and you may be without friends.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

The Power of Dressing Up

Why it pays to leave the hoodie at home.

2384
sneakers and heels
Sister | Brother Style - Word Press

For a moment your world is spinning. The phone alarm has just scared you awake and you’re flooded by daunting thoughts of the day ahead. You have three assignments due and little time to work on them because of your job. You’re running late because you’ve hit snooze one to many times after yesterday’s long hours. You dizzily reach for a hoodie, craving its comfort, and rush for a speedy exit, praying you will have time to pick up coffee. Does this sound familiar?

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

11 Signs You Live At The Library As Told by 'Parks And Recreation'

A few signs that you may live in the library whether you'd like to admit it or not.

2212
brown wooden book shelves with books

Finals week is upon us. It is a magical time of year during which college students everywhere flock to the library in attempt to learn a semester's worth of knowledge in only a week. For some students, it's their first time in the library all semester, maybe ever. Others have slaved away many nights under the fluorescent lights, and are slightly annoyed to find their study space being invaded by amateurs. While these newbies wander aimlessly around the first floor, hopelessly trying to find a table, the OGs of the library are already on the third floor long tables deep into their studies. Here is a few signs that you may live in the library, whether you'd like to admit it or not.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments