NSW Police officer Marc Brown diagnosed with stage 4 advanced cancer

He’s dedicated his life to the community since he joined the NSW Police Force and now the family of a young cop has called for others to give back as he fights advanced cancer.

Marc Brown began his career with the Liverpool City Police Area Command in 2018. Picture: Eliza Barr

A young, Texas barbecue-loving NSW Police officer was on a trip to the US when life dealt a cruel blow.

Marc Brown‘s trips to the states were filled with music festivals, visits to shooting ranges and barbecue.

But on a recent trip, the 31-year-old passionate jiu-jitsu practitioner and gym-goer felt a lump developing on his right shoulder.

After his return from the US, he received the devastating diagnosis of stage 4, advanced cancer and has since been unable to return to the job he loves.

Marc and his family have taken to crowd-funding to cover the “enormous strain” of ongoing costs including immunotherapy, specialist appointments, medication and travel for treatment.

Marc Brown with his twin brother Nathan Brown in 2018 when they joined the Liverpool Police Area Command as rookie cops. Picture: Eliza Barr

“We’re calling on colleagues and the community that Marc has spent years protecting to stand beside him in his time of need,’’ the statement read on NSW Police Legacy.

“Every donation, big or small, will go directly toward supporting Marc’s treatment and recovery. Let’s rally around a man who has given so much to others by donating, sharing, and supporting Marc’s fight.”

NSW Police Senior Constable Marc Brown hails from a police family.

Brown joined the force in 2018 when he and twin brother Nathan followed in their father’s footsteps to dedicate their life protecting NSW.

The NSW Police Legacy page said since attesting from the NSW Police Academy, he has served with “unwavering dedication” at the Liverpool Police Area Command, the Bankstown Region Enforcement Squad, and most recently as a member of the Liverpool City Highway Patrol.

“Marc has carried a proud legacy of service, courage and loyalty,’’ it stated.

“He’s been recognised with multiple commendations and citations for his work, a reflection of the difference he’s made in the lives of countless people, including that of his colleagues.”

Marc Brown (far right) and the late Tim Proctor (second from left) started their police careers at Liverpool. Picture: Eliza Barr

Constable Brown’s diagnosis is another devastating blow for the force and his crop of NSW Police Academy graduates, who mourned the death of Constable Tim Proctor in 2019 after he was involved in a horrific head-on crash at Lucas Heights.

Constable Proctor, 29, was driving back to work after a training exercise on January 31 when a black Honda Civic, travelling the opposite way, veered into oncoming traffic on Heathcote Rd. He died on February 3.

Like Constable Brown, Constable Proctor began his police career at the Liverpool Command.

Originally published as NSW Police officer Marc Brown diagnosed with stage 4 advanced cancer