Officer Truffler

Officer Truffler is a male boar and a ZPD officer serving in the Razorbacks, an elite tactical unit. He works as Captain Hoggbottom's partner and appears throughout the series during major operations.

In Zootopia

Truffler first appears in Zootopia 2, where he and Captain Hoggbottom pursue Nick Wilde, Judy Hopps, and Gary De'Snake through the city after the trio escapes the Zootennial Gala. During the climactic confrontation at Agnes De'Snake's house, Truffler witnesses Hoggbottom knock out Pawbert Lynxley with a frying pan.

Personality

Truffler is a capable and dedicated officer who follows Hoggbottom's lead in tactical operations. He is built for close-quarters combat---his bulk and steady aim making him effective in firefights. He takes injuries without complaint and keeps pushing forward, demonstrating the Razorbacks' reputation for toughness.

Series History

Season 3

S03E08 "A Wanted Mammal"

Truffler arrives at City Hall with Captain Hoggbottom and the Razorbacks to help disperse Lionheart's manufactured crowd. While Hoggbottom separates a pair of meerkats working in tandem, Truffler takes one of them for processing---the divide-and-conquer approach preventing the paid agitators from coordinating their stories.

Season 4

S04E19 "Operational Surprise"

Truffler attends mandatory compliance training alongside Captain Hoggbottom and other Precinct 1 officers. While Hoggbottom barely masks her irritation at the training, Truffler takes a more practical approach---procuring coffee and making the best of the situation.

Season 5

S05E06 "Fieldwork"

Truffler participates in the planning session for the raid on Icener's staging locations. At the briefing table, he studies the building schematics with practiced intensity while Hoggbottom commands from the near end. During the breach, Truffler takes a graze to the shoulder but doesn't slow down, reporting he's fine and continuing the assault. When Hoggbottom kicks in the door at their secondary target, Truffler covers her flank as they clear the building.

S05E11 "Climate Control"

Truffler deploys with the full Razorbacks unit---six boars in formation---at the loading dock approach during the climate control facility operation. The full squad deployment signals the severity of the situation.

S05E12 "The Message"

During the warehouse assault, Truffler intercepts a fleeing arctic fox with a shoulder-check that sends her sprawling. Later in the same operation, he takes another graze to the shoulder but reports "I'm good. Keep moving." When Hoggbottom calls for the Razorbacks to finish the assault, Truffler drives a polar bear back with two shotgun blasts, pinning him against a barricade.

S05E21 "Final Position"

Truffler checks his tactical gear before the final assault on Icener's compound, his snout twitching with pre-battle tension. He serves with the Precinct 1 forces during the coordinated strike.

Key Relationships

Captain Hoggbottom

Truffler serves as Hoggbottom's partner and follows her lead in operations. Their coordination is seamless---she leads from the front while he covers her flank. They have worked together since at least the events of Zootopia 2.