Detective Kimberlee Nicholson

Radio:

#466

Hired:

09/16/2007

What is your superpower?

My superpower is my memory, which some of my colleagues describe as photographic. I have the ability to recall faces and names with ease, and intriguingly, I also remember license plate numbers with remarkable accuracy. I just like to think I’m like an elephant who never forgets.

Tell us a weird fact you happen to know for no reason.

The phobia of the sound of people chewing is known as misophonia.

What would be your walk-up song?

Easy. My walk-out song has been and always will be “All of the Above” by Maino featuring T-Pain. During my time as a patrol officer, I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to participate in the Guns and Hoses Boxing event, which supports SAFE, and this song was my anthem as I made my entrance to the ring. I know every word and will sing it aloud if it is playing.

What is your favorite place in Lawrence?

Orange Theory Fitness. It’s my one hour a day I get to block out the world, not think about anything and just see how far I can push myself. Growing up I was a powerlifter in high school, I spent most of my free time at a gym. As an adult, working out at OTF has become my personal oasis.

What do you most enjoy about your job?

What I find most rewarding about my job, though it may sound cliché, is the opportunity to solve crimes. Whether it’s a violent offense or a simple shoplifting incident, there’s no greater satisfaction than uncovering that one piece of evidence that can break a case wide open. I take great pride in moments when a criminal believes they have escaped justice or goes to great lengths to conceal their identity—only to hear that inevitable “knock knock knock… police department.” It might not happen immediately, and sometimes it takes years, but they all hear that knock eventually. Being able to provide victims with closure is the driving force behind my dedication and hard work.