18 September 2025
24 December 2017
15 February 2026
Female
Tuesday 29 May 1984
Darlinghurst, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Sunday 24 December 2017
NA, NA, NA
33 years, 7 months, 7 days
No
41095
N/A
Yes
“possible” relation in ‘ the job ‘: ? NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # DPP 21 ( Class 21 )( Class 294 ) or DPP 22 ( Class 22 )( Class 295 )
NA
141
Force
New South Wales Police
Full Name
Nicole Rebecca FINCH
Nick Name
Kit
AKA
Nicole FINCH, Nic FINCH, Finchy
Date: Sunday 24 December 2023 @ 11:15 am
Location: Palm Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium, Plassey Rd, North Ryde, NSW
Wake Date: Sunday 24 December 2023 @ 08:40 pm
Wake Location: The Ranch, 108 Herring Rd, North Ryde, NSW
Note: Whilst trying to add Stations of attachment: Possibly 1st Station. Won't allow me to enter Stations WITHOUT a date input. Often the dates are unknown to me. I am getting the error
Cause: Cancer (Type = ?)
Event location: Seems this field is duplicated - having to place the name and Date of Death in again.
Event date: Sunday 24 December 2017
Awards / Commendations etc:
No Find on the Australian Honours system
Note: Final Rank: Sergeant
Buried: No
Grave location: Unknown at time of publication
Memorial location 1: NICOLE IS ENTITLED TO BE mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( But at this time – is not )
AKA Nicole FINCH, Nic FINCH, Finchy
* Nickname: Kit
Late of ?
Relations in ‘the job’:
“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?
NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # DPP 21 ( Class 21 )( Class 294 ) or DPP 22 ( Class 22 )( Class 295 )
New South Wales Police Force
Regd. # 41095
Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 3 January 2005
Probationary Constable – appointed 29 April 2005 ( aged 20 years, 11 months, 0 days )
Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?
Detective – appointed ? ? 2009
Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?
Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? 2017
Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = Sergeant
Stations: ?, Cabramatta ( 34 Division ), ?, State Crime Command in areas including Drug Squad, Chemical Operations Team, Crime Operations and Financial Crime, People Strategy & Engagement – People & Capability Command ( Career Advisory Team as a Career Advisor )( 2024 ) , Death
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 29 April 2005 to 17 December 2024 = 19 years, ? months, ? days Service
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 3 January 2005 to 17 December 2024 = 19 years, ? months, ? days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 40 years, 6 months, 18 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 0
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system
Born: Tuesday 29 May 1984
Died on: Tuesday 17 December 2024
Age: 40 years,
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: Cancer ( Type = ? )
Event location: ? TBA
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Monday 23 December 2024 @ 11.15am
Funeral location: Palm Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium, Plassey Rd, North Ryde, NSW
All friends and former colleagues are invited to attend.
An Official Police Guard of Honour will be at the funeral.
All police attending will be invited to participate in the Guard of Honour, regardless of whether in uniform or not.
LIVE STREAM – Not supplied
Wake location: The Ranch, 108 Herring Rd, North Ryde, NSW
Wake date: ???
Funeral Parlour: Ian J. Arthur & Sons Funeral Directors, 37/9 Hoyle Ave, Castle Hill, NSW
Buried at: ?
Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time (December 2024 )
NICOLE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
NICOLE IS ENTITLED TO BE mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( But at this time – is not )
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal
May they forever Rest In Peace
https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianPolice.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NSWFallenPolice/
Australian Police YouTube Channel
Service Date: 23rd December 2024
29th May 1984 – 17th December 2024
Loving partner of Damon. Adored Mum of Kit. Much loved daughter of Greg & Colleen and Sister to Kim, Amy and Daniel.
A Service to Celebrate the Life of Nicole will be held in the Palm Chapel of Macquarie Park Crematorium, Plassey Road, North Ryde on Monday 23rd December 2024 commencing at 11.15am.
Following the service, you are invited for refreshments at The Ranch, Chats Room, Cnr Herring and Epping Roads, North Ryde and continue to share the memories of Nicole.
https://ianjarthurfunerals.com.au/services/nicole-rebecca-finch/
A cop is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer just months after giving birth to her first child.
Detective Sergeant Nicole Finch, from Sydney, was on maternity leave after giving birth in August when she was diagnosed with stage four cancer.
NSW Police are rallying around her to help raise funds to support her as she undergoes treatment.
‘[She is] undergoing urgent treatment in hospital,’ Inspector Alison Beeche wrote in a NSW Police Legacy fundraising page.
‘Funds raised will go directly to supporting Nicole’s treatment, providing much needed support to her family, and establishing a brighter future for her son.’
Detective Sergeant Finch joined the NSW Police Force in 2005 and was stationed at Cabramatta before becoming a detective four years later.
She was promoted to the rank of Detective Sergeant in 2017 before going on to work in State Crime Command in areas including Drug Squad, Chemical Operations Team, Crime Operations and Financial Crime.
Earlier this year, she moved to her current role in People Strategy and Engagement, where she works in the newly created Career Advisory Team as a Career Advisor.
The fundraiser has been shared hundreds of times since it was launched on Tuesday.
Detective sergeant Finch‘s sister Kim shared an update on her sibling’s treatment on Tuesday, revealing the family is grateful for the support of the friends and the community.
‘Round two – Here we go,’ she wrote on Facebook.
‘We will fight and win this round also.
‘Our hearts are broken and our lives are torn apart at this news. But we have hope, faith and love and the support of our family and friends that will help us fight along the way!’
Members of Sloths Dragonboat racing club in Pyrmont, where the detective sergeant is a competitive paddler, have also rallied to get behind the cause.
Fellow paddler Andrew Chan urged members of the community to help support her as she faces the fight of her life.
‘She is the 23rd member of the successful Opens crew whilst Nic drummed through the season,’ he wrote.
‘If you are able, please support her and her family!’
Former police officer Anthony Loxley ( # 38198 ) also urged members of the public to assist detective sergeant Finch during this tough time.
‘Please help this great mum and Sgt of Police if you can,’ he wrote.
The fundraiser has attracted more than $16,700 in 24 hours – smashing its $5000 goal.
UPDATE 18 December 2024: We are deeply saddened to relay the news that Nicole has passed away. Thank you to everybody for your support and well wishes. The money raised in this appeal will go towards helping to raise Nicole’s son, and keeping her memory alive.
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Detective Sergeant Nicole Finch has recently been diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 4 cancer and is undergoing urgent treatment in hospital.
Nicole is currently on maternity leave after the birth of her first and only child 4 months ago. Funds raised will go directly to supporting Nicole’s treatment, providing much needed support to her family, and establishing a brighter future for her son.
This is a Community Fundraising effort organised by a third party.
Contact the organiser, Inspector Alison Beeche, here.
NSW Police Legacy – Campaign – Nicole Finch Fundraiser
* Story behind any Nickname:
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
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Cal
18 December 2024
Updated 21 December 2024 with an additional photo and Live Stream info.
| Academy | Start Date | End Date | Class # | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW Police Academy, Goulburn | 05 January 2003 | 05 April 2029 | 294 | Class # DPP 21 ( Class 21 )( Class 294 ) or DPP 22 ( Class 22 )( Class 295 ). The End date calendar has changed the date around from what was entered. |
| Rank | Achieve Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Sergeant 3rd Class | 14 January 2025 | All I know, at this stage, is that she was a Sgt sometime in 2017 but no specific date. |
| NSW Police Detective | 14 January 2025 | All I know, at this stage, is that she was a Det sometime in 2017 but no specific date. |
| NSW Probationary Constable | 05 April 2029 | |
| Junior Trainee | 05 January 2003 | This date is NOT CONFIRMED and needs to be in RED to indicate that it is not confirmed. |
| NSW Probationary Constable | 05 April 2029 | |
| NSW Probationary Constable | 05 April 2029 | Despite placing the correct date of 29-4-05, the calendar has converted all of these Rank dates into a different format. |
| Station | Start Date | End Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabramatta ( 34 Division ) | NA | NA | |
| State Crime Command ( Drug Squad ) | NA | NA | |
| State Crime Command ( Chemical Operations Team ) | NA | NA | |
| State Crime Command ( Crime Operations & Financial Crime ) | NA | NA | |
| People & Capablility Command ( People Strategy & Engagement ) | NA | NA | |
| People & Capablility Command ( Career Advisory Team - Career Advisor ) | NA | NA |