Precinct 1

Precinct 1
Location Information
Type
Police precinct / ZPD Headquarters
Agency
Zootopia Police Department
District
Savanna Central
Commander
Chief Bogo
Personnel
Officers
Nick Wilde, Judy Hopps, Clawhauser
Liaison
Luther Pawthorne (S04+)
Series Information
First Appearance
S01E01 "The Weakest Lynx"
Contents

Precinct 1 is the primary ZPD precinct located in Savanna Central and serves as ZPD headquarters. It is Nick and Judy's home precinct and the base of operations for much of the series' police work.

Description

Precinct 1 is the largest ZPD facility, housing both patrol operations and administrative functions. The building features the iconic reception desk staffed by Clawhauser, multiple floors of offices and bullpens, and direct access to Chief Bogo's office.

Personnel

Command

  • Chief Bogo (cape buffalo) — Chief of Police; highest-ranking ZPD officer

Officers

Officer Species Role
Nick Wilde Red fox Detective (promoted S05E22)
Judy Hopps Rabbit Detective
Clawhauser Cheetah Reception; dispatch

Liaison

  • Luther Pawthorne (gray wolf) — ZSI-ZPD Liaison (S04+); first visible role after fifteen years undercover

History

Season 1

Precinct 1 serves as the administrative center for the Lynxley investigation. Nick and Judy operate from here while working with Luther and Pawbert to dismantle the Lynxley network.

Season 3

During the Lionheart crisis, Precinct 1 is revealed to have an inside threat. Officer Thornwood (beaver), a six-year plant, is identified as a mole who facilitated the assassination of a courier in custody. The discovery of internal compromise forces a quiet investigation led by Bogo.

Season 4

Luther begins his role as ZSI-ZPD Liaison at Precinct 1 in S04E05 ("Liaison"). This marks his first visible assignment under his real name after fifteen years of undercover work. The pack—Luther, Nick, and Judy—now commute to Precinct 1 together from Pawthorne Mansion.

Season 5

During the Icener crisis, Precinct 1 coordinates citywide emergency response alongside ZSI and ZFD. The precinct bombing in S05E13 ("Strike") marks one of the crisis's major escalation points.

Significance

Precinct 1 represents the institutional side of justice in Zootopia—the official channels through which the pack operates. It contrasts with ZSI's more covert approach and serves as the public face of law enforcement in the series.

The precinct also symbolizes Luther's transition from shadow operative to visible officer. His assignment as ZSI-ZPD Liaison brings him into the open for the first time in his career.

Related Locations

Categories
Locations ZPD Facilities Savanna Central