GTA 5 Online boasts numerous players who continue to enjoy the game, whether they’re causing chaos, engaging in the exciting activities the game offers, or role-playing.

However, the game does not officially offer fans the option to purchase a police officer uniform. That said, there are several methods players have found to obtain such outfits.

How to Become a Cop in GTA 5 Online

To become a cop in GTA 5 Online, you will need a police uniform. This outfit is only available under limited circumstances during certain missions, after which it disappears.

Since there is no official way to permanently obtain a cop uniform in GTA 5, players rely on various tricks, glitches, and bugs discovered over time. So here are some ways how to be a cop in GTA 5 Online.

Police Uniform (Justice)

If you want to wear the classic police uniform in GTA 5 Online, here’s how you can do it:

1. Find a friend or a random player willing to help.
2. Both of you need to start the mission "Cops ‘n’ Crooks I" or "Truck Off."
3. Select the "Justice" outfit type.
4. Go to the interactive menu > Style, then scroll to "Illuminated Clothing."
5. Scroll through this option continuously for 30 seconds.
6. Do nothing for some time (up to 15 minutes) and simply wait until you are kicked from the mission.
7. After that, you will return to the game, still wearing the police uniform.

Note:The police uniform obtained this way will only last for the current game session. You cannot save it in your wardrobe. After leaving the game, the uniform will disappear. To get it again, you must repeat the process.

IAA Agent Outfit

In addition to the GTA Online police outfit, you can also wear the IAA Agent outfit. Here’s how:

1. Go to the U.L. Paper marker on the map in Pillbox Hill. If you’ve completed the Operation Paper Trail missions before, use your phone to start any mission.
2. Equip the IAA Agent gear you want to obtain.
3. Open the interactive menu and choose "Appearance."
4. Scroll down to the "Illuminated Clothing" option and scroll through it for 30 seconds.
5. Do nothing for some time until you’re kicked for inactivity.
6. Once kicked, you will get a reconnection notification. Accept it.
7. When you return to the GTA Online session, you will still be wearing the IAA Agent outfit.

Now, you can go to any clothing store and save the outfit.

Unlike the Justice costume, the IAA Agent gear can be saved permanently if you follow all the steps correctly.

NOOSE Tactical Outfit and Police Uniform

Another cool GTA cop outfit you can get in GTA 5 Online is the NOOSE Tactical gear or another police uniform. You can obtain them through a glitch. Here’s how:

1. Save the NOOSE/POLICE mission to your bookmarks via Rockstar Social Club and reload GTA Online.
2. Open the list of bookmarked jobs through the online menu and select the NOOSE/POLICE mission to host the game, or let your friend host and invite you.
3. One of the players (host) will receive the police uniform, and the other (guest) will get the NOOSE Tactical gear.
4. If you don’t have a partner, you can invite a random player and start the mission.
5. After starting the mission, open the interactive menu, go to "Appearance" or "Style."
6. Find the "Illuminated Clothing" option and scroll through it quickly for 30 seconds.
7. Go to Menu > Appearance > Accessories and select glasses.
8. Use your in-game phone to quit the mission.

You will load back into free mode wearing the police or NOOSE Tactical uniform.

Now you can go to a clothing store, interact with the clerk, and save your outfit for future use in other game sessions.

Prison Guard

A prison guard isn’t exactly a cop, but they are a law enforcement figure close to one. This is the only uniform that can be obtained legally in GTA 5 Online. It can be unlocked after completing the Vault Keycards mission for the Diamond Casino Heist. Here is how to unlock prison guard outfit:

1. After completing the mission, go to a clothing store.
2. Interact with the shop clerk.
3. Scroll through the menu: Diamond Casino Heist > Prison Guards.

How to Play as a Cop in GTA 5 Online

Officially, GTA 5 Online doesn’t offer a way to play as a cop. First and foremost, it’s important to understand that this is a game about criminal activity. That said, for more immersion, playing as a cop would be a fun experience.

The only way to simulate this is by pretending to be a cop in GTA 5 Online. To do this, you’ll need to:

1. Steal a police car.
2. Evade the cops to reduce (or eliminate) your wanted level.
3. Drive around the city with the siren on, stopping traffic offenders.
4. Chase criminals who are on the wanted list.
5. Pretend to be an undercover cop.

For full immersion, you can also play on dedicated RP (role-playing) servers in GTA 5, where there are roles specifically for police officers within a server’s community. These servers allow you to take on the role of a police officer within a structured environment, enforcing rules, and participating in scenarios with other players. Here, you’ll be outfitted with authentic police gear as part of the role.

Other Law Enforcement-Themed Outfits

If you can't get the GTA Online police uniform, you can still create a police-style outfit using similar clothing items from the game's stores. Here's a quick guide:

1. Police Shirt and PantsVisit Ammu-Nation or Suburban clothing stores. Search through the Utility Tops and Utility Pants sections to find clothing items that resemble a law enforcement uniform.
2. Tactical BeltEquip the Utility Belt from the Utility Vests section in the outfit menu, which adds a tactical look similar to what law enforcement officers use.
3. Police AccessoriesAdd a black bulletproof vest, combat boots, and a police-style utility cap. Accessories like aviator sunglasses can complete the look.

Conclusion

For now, these are all the known methods to get a police uniform in GTA 5 Online. It’s important to note that most of these methods use glitches and bugs, meaning Rockstar might patch them in the future. So, if you haven't obtained your GTA Online cop outfits yet, now is the time!