police detective

Dirty Harry

In Dirty Harry, Harold Francis Callahan (Clint Eastwood) is a police detective working the case for a psychopathic serial killer calling himself Scorpio. Dirty Harry doesn’t hesitate to cross professional and ethical boundaries, dispensing his own brand of justice with his trademark .44 Magnum.

Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy’s wardrobe is pretty simple in comparison to other hard-hitting superheroes. Although he does manage to stand out among other detectives with his bright yellow trench coat and matching hat. Without these token pieces you may end up looking like you just got home from work.

Alonzo Harris

In Training Day, Detective Alonzo Harris (Denzel Washington) helps the bright-eyed Jake Hoyt (Ethan Hawke) learn the ropes on his first day as LAPD. But this isn’t your typical HR orientation, and what Alonzo puts him through definitely ain’t OSHA approved.

Thomas Magnum of Magnum P.I.

Tom Selleck played the role of Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I. He made life in Hawaii look hard as a private eye by driving around in a Ferrari, donning short shorts and smoking the occasional stogie.

Miami Vice

Miami Vice is a 1980’s TV show that starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as two vice detectives working undercover in Miami. Their look was characterized by pastel or brightly colored T-shirts under suit jackets. Don’t forget to show a few chest hairs to complete the look.

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