Celina Juarez

Celina Juarez is a coati and a rookie officer at Precinct 7, training under John Nolan. She appears during the cross-precinct exchange day in Season 3 and 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.

Season 3

S03E02: "Fur Your Eyes Only"

Juarez participates in the cross-precinct exchange between Precinct 1 and Precinct 7. She is assigned to patrol with Judy Hopps and John Nolan.

Upon meeting Judy, Juarez's hero-worship is immediate and unguarded:

• JUAREZ: "Officer Juarez. It's an honor to meet you. You're kind of a legend."
• JUDY: "I'm really not."
• NICK (passing by): "She is. Don't let her deflect."

During patrol in the Canal District, Juarez's enthusiasm continues. She peppers Judy with questions about famous cases--the rhino takedown, the skyscraper climb during the Night Howler case. 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--a routine action that leads to the discovery of ZCF surveillance photos and eventually exposes the conspiracy.

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.

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.

Season 5

S05E15: "Cost of Entry"

Juarez returns with Precinct 7 during the Icener crisis. Assigned to Charlie team alongside Nolan, Grey, and four additional Precinct 7 officers, she participates in the raid on the Canal District infrastructure depot. Her instincts prove sharp—she 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.

Key Quotes

• "Officer Juarez. It's an honor to meet you. You're kind of a legend." (S03E02)
• "Is it true you took down a rhino by yourself?" (S03E02)
• "I heard you climbed a skyscraper once. During the Night Howler case." (S03E02)

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.