Celina Juarez
Celina Juarez is a coati and a rookie officer at Precinct 7, training under John Nolan. She is notable for her intuitive perception and unguarded hero-worship of Judy Hopps.
Background
Celina Juarez is Nolan's rookie at Precinct 7, continuing the tradition of Nolan mentoring younger officers. As a coati — a raccoon-like mammal with a long snout and ringed tail — she brings expressive, observant energy to her work. Her intuitive perception allows her to notice things others miss.
Personality
Juarez is expressive, enthusiastic, and perceptive. Her eyes notice things others miss, cataloguing her environment constantly. She approaches her work with the eager energy of a rookie who genuinely believes in what she's doing, and her hero-worship of established officers like Judy is naked and unguarded.
Unlike more cynical officers, Juarez has not yet learned to hide her admiration or enthusiasm. This openness is both endearing and useful — her genuine curiosity leads her to ask questions and notice details.
Series Appearances
Season 3
Juarez is introduced during the cross-precinct exchange in "Fur Your Eyes Only", where Precinct 7 officers are partnered with Precinct 1 counterparts. She is assigned to patrol with Judy Hopps and John Nolan.
Upon meeting Judy, Juarez's hero-worship is immediate and unguarded — she considers Judy a legend for solving the Night Howler case and proving that a small prey mammal could succeed in law enforcement. During patrol in the Canal District, Juarez peppers Judy with questions about famous cases. Judy deflects modestly, but Juarez's admiration is genuine.
When they arrest Quillford — a porcupine courier with suspicious photographs — Juarez logs his personal effects for evidence. This routine action leads to Smitty's recognition of the ZCF break room in the photographs, eventually exposing the conspiracy.
Season 5
During the Icener crisis, Juarez is assigned to Charlie team in "Cost of Entry" alongside Nolan, Grey, and four additional Precinct 7 officers. They assault the Canal District infrastructure depot, where they encounter entrenched resistance. Juarez is the first to spot movement in the northeast corner, alerting Nolan to the hostile contacts. When the flanking maneuver forces the firefight to its conclusion, Juarez drops the wolverine operative with two controlled shots center mass, securing the position. Her growth from curious rookie to capable tactical officer is evident in her composure under fire.
Juarez also serves on the West team during the final assault on The Root in "Final Position", contributing to the multi-agency operation that ends the Icener crisis.
Key Relationships
John Nolan
Nolan is Juarez's training officer at Precinct 7. Their dynamic reflects Nolan's mentoring approach — patient, supportive, and grounded in the philosophy that every mammal can choose to be better.
Judy Hopps
Juarez's hero-worship of Judy is immediate and sincere. She sees Judy as a legend — the rabbit who solved the Night Howler case, who proved that a small prey mammal could succeed in law enforcement.
Trivia
- Juarez is a coati, a raccoon-like mammal native to Central and South America.
- Her species choice emphasizes her observant, curious nature.
- She is part of The Rookie crossover cast, alongside John Nolan, Tim Bradford, and Lucy Chen.