The recurring police officer in the Pokémon TV series is Officer Jenny.
Officer Jenny is a recurring character family whose members serve as police officers in towns and cities across the Pokémon world. Like Nurse Joy, many Jennys look alike, allowing the anime to use a familiar character while placing her in different regions and story situations.
Officer Jenny commonly investigates thefts, protects communities, and assists Ash and his friends when criminal activity occurs. Team Rocket is among the recurring groups she confronts, although her duties extend beyond that trio. A frequent mix-up is calling her Nurse Joy: Joy works at Pokémon Centers, whereas Jenny represents local law enforcement. The character helps establish the anime’s shared social institutions across otherwise very different regions.