I didn't want to tell family members that their loved ones are dead anymore. Tulsa Police Sgt. As a police officer I could make a difference in our community. Walker said community and spiritual leaders have done well to help foster communication and restraint in trying situations. Though no one was talking, Walker knew there were likely to be witnesses, given it was broad daylight and several people were peeking their heads out to watch police. A great lesson for those out there thinking of a career transition. With the Drug unit, I had to persuade people to sell me drugs. Map of Jenks High School and Freshman Academy, Transcript Requests/Graduation Verification. Were you nervous? Frazier: Coach Scott Padek and the rest of the basketball coaching staff made a huge impression on my life. On September 26, 2016 Detective Frazier decided to step away from the Tulsa Police Department to pursue another opportunity outside of law enforcement. Previously, Matthew was a Homicide Detective at Tulsa Police Read More Matthew Frazier's Phone Number and Email Last Update 11/20/2022 9:03 PM Email m***@stryker.com Engage via Email Contact Number (***) ***-**** Engage via Phone Mobile Number (***) ***-**** Where Are They Now? He noted that the city didnt burn after the controversial police killing of unarmed Terence Crutcher in 2016. Sergeant Schilling likes the challenges of homicide work and enjoys the payoff of seeing criminals brought to justice. series will feature a Q&A with a notable Jenks graduate. We as homicide detectives are the voice of the victim and I wanted to be that voice. I've seen some deplorable episodes on the TV show that you were involved in. The fact that I am helping people on a daily basis and the appreciation I see from families of victims, arrests and case closures, and convictions in court, help me keep a positive attitude. What was the trigger to even start to contemplate such a move? Max Ryden is a 20-year veteran of the Tulsa PD where he spent 10 years working the Burglary and Robbery Units before joining Homicide in 2017. He has always had a will to protect. I believe it was my calling. He strives to seek justices for families, even in this challenging career choice. Theyve seen us. He worked five years in the Gang Unit and eight years in Robbery, where he gained knowledge that has been instrumental to his developing career. Set as Default Template To relieve the stress of work, Brown spends his free time with family, including his three children. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Most Popular Video Games Most Popular Music Videos Most Popular Podcasts We work together as a team and put our egos aside to get the job done. So, the Tulsa Police Department only has nine full time homicide detectives. I'm biting at the chomp to get to details of your time with the police force, but I want to first focus on your career transition to a Sales executive. There was a problem saving your notification. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. He later joined Homicide to work with Sgt. Det. In the Gang unit, I had to sell myself that I was a Gangbanger. Me: Did you have any thought of what industry you would move to in those first couple of months after deciding to leave? Matt: Maybe for a millisecond right after the epiphany on that trip in June but again, having to deal with trash. She is the best. Originally from Harper Woods, Michigan, Det. Matthew Frazier played basketball at Oral Robert University. Outside candidates. Leatherman spends his free time traveling with his wife and three children and playing basketball to relax. One of the dad's came up to me and was telling me how much he loved the show and what not. McCoys interest in joining the Police Department began through a childhood friend, whose father was a Trooper and took them on ride-a-longs. Patience is also a big contributor to being a good interviewer. I knew her immediate reaction would be shock but I knew she would eventually be OK with it. Updated: Jul. It wasnt case-breaking, but it was communication-breaking. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? The jury found that the Tulsa County jail's private medical provider care at the time violated the civil rights of inmate Gwendolyn Young. var bio = liElement[0] ? I. Taking an inventory so to speak. It was actually a good fit cause Stryker is in the business of helping people after catastrophic events - losing a limb is a hard pill to swallow. Hes teaching several 4- and 5-year-olds baseball skills a couple of times a week. How do you feel about yourself and the Tulsa Police Department being portrayed on a show like the First 48? They know my name. The tipster beckoned Walker pssst to follow him out of sight. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal modal-show"; Walker follows up with the rhetorical question: Well, whats a cop going to think when you run? Dave Walker with Micheal Turner during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. Me: So here we are June 2016 and your linkedin says September 2016 you starting with Styker. He enjoys a round or two of golf in his off time to relieve the stresses of the job./p>. The cold blooded sickness of himand others mind youblows your mind. Did he move numerous times since leaving in 2016? Thank you for reading). Walker handed him a flag to mark the spot at the tipsters discretion. If you seen the one episode about Larry DouglasI meanevil is all I can say. Switching industries is always a big task that requires enormous courage and faith to make that leap. ShaynnaSims was initially freed in late 2021 based on the U.S. Supreme Courts July 2020 McGirt ruling. Walker in part credited the visibility and transparency offered by The First 48 as a key component encouraging witnesses to speak up in Tulsa. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. He said police must educate children to wave and not run when an officer drives by. Frazier: My fondest memories of Jenks are playing in the Frank Herald Gym. A statement that covers both my current and old job! Were you dreading the conversation? Where did he move? Before joining Homicide in 2011, he worked extensively in many different units including Patrol, Narcotics, Burglary, Robbery, and SWAT. I wanted to have a hand in giving my children and everyone else in the community a safer place to grow and succeed. Dave Walker handed a tipster a small flag used to mark evidence and told the man to do what he needed to do. But in the past two or three years Walker said there isnt an unsolved homicide in which detectives are flummoxed by who did it. He and his wife enjoy their four dogs as well. After college, he joined the Tulsa Police Department in 1982. In 1994 Detective Brown received of a Medal of Valor for an act of outstanding bravery while working as an undercover investigator in VICE. Detective John Brown is a native of Beggs, Oklahoma. Matt Frazier pictured with his wife Nicole and sons, Bryce, and Cooper. Matt: Thank you Mark, I hope it helps. Me: It goes to show that skills are transferable, you just have to look for that symmetry when contemplating a change of industries. Dianna Baumann joined Homicide so she could help people, but says, I get excited to catch bad guys, too. Before she transferred Homicide in 2010, she spent seventeen years in patrol and five years working in Child Crisis. He became an investigator to bring justice to victims and their families. When you were with.. (to be continued if you all want. I could empathize with people who have been through tragic or life altering experiences. Then cast your vote, Bill Haisten: A massive event NCAA wrestling in downtown Tulsa, State board approves new academic standards with Ryan Walters' last-minute revisions, Jury awards $82 million to estate of woman who died in Tulsa County jail in 2013, Meet the 2023 Ms. Inside/Ms. Frazier: I was assigned a case where the victim was shot and killed for trying to recover some stolen property. W.D. Set as Default Template He loves working in Homicide because every investigation is unique. What was that interview like? You can cancel at any time. Learn more in our Cookie Policy. I see it all the time. Then cast your vote, Appeals court upholds state sentence for woman who mutilated corpse, Man shot outside apartment building in downtown Tulsa, New biotech can 3D print living cells inside the human body, Ukraine will join NATO but in 'long- term', says NATO chief Stoltenberg, Finland begins building fence along Russia border. Outside of work, Det. Often before a game he would talk to the officers at the stadium about what it was like to be a police officer. Sowhy did he hire a guy with no sales experience? This institution is an equal opportunity provider. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. A former member of the Fugitive Task Force, Det. Me: Good thinking. Dave Walker, his long time friend and colleague since the mid-90s. Detective Rob McCoy joined Tulsa PD in July 1997. He has received numerous medals for his outstanding police work, including a Medal of Valor for a fire rescue in 1987, a Chiefs Medal for leading a violent crime task force and a medal for leading an extensive federal narcotics investigation. While working in Child Crisis, Detective Baumann received a Chiefs award for a multi-victim sexual abuse investigation. Det. Not that Tulsa had a problem solving homicide cases before the national television spotlight arrived. When not working a case, Ryden enjoys watching a Kansas City Royals game, playing other sports such as golf and tennis, and spending time with his wife and two children. He says, I love the freedom to chase down bad guys instead of being stuck at a desk all day.. Theyve seen us work and do good things. Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. After attending Oral Roberts University on a basketball scholarship, Matt worked as a spring training strength and conditioning coach for the Colorado Rockies. The Tulsa Police Departments lead homicide investigator was probing a recent fatal shooting in which a man was found shot to death in a vehicle in a driveway. Sgt. An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. Matt: A bit. Please subscribe to keep reading. Walker has coached several youth baseball teams and believes that youth sports can teach children essential life skills as they reach adulthood. I didn't want it for the next 30 years. Family gives you perspective. He and his wife have raised three sons. Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayor's Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday, August 14th, 2018. I often wonder what would motivate someone to do so? In 1995, Det. Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Matthew Frazier is a Regional Sales Manager at Stryker based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. All Rights Reserved. Matt Frazier - Homicide Detective for Tulsa Police Department Matt Frazier was a star on the court during his time as a Trojan and earned himself a college basketball scholarship. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. There definitely was an epiphany to how it came to be. You can update your choices at any time in your settings. In my business I talk to numerous people who say they want to make a "career transition" to a new field and ask for my advice on what they should do. Were you practicing your pitch to her? How did it come so fast? Q&A With Notable Jenks' Grads. Michael Zenoni retired from Tulsa Police Department in August 2019. function showModal(event, element) { Mark Kennedy has been with Tulsa Homicide since 2006. In my business I talk . IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Eileta and James Creekpaum listen to Tulsa Police Sgt. The First 48: Tulsa Homicide Is Keeping the A&E Series Alive By Brittany Frederick Published Jan 29, 2022 The First 48 has featured Tulsa Homicide since 2015, and without Tulsa's dedicated detectives, the hit true crime series isn't the same. And he did, Walker said. In these profiles, Jenks alums from all over the country, from multiple generations, and from a wide array of career paths, will share how their Jenks education set them up for success and how they have become leaders in their industry and community. I'm in journalism to help make this community, state, country and, ultimately, world a better place. Merritt had an uncanny knack for catching killers. People will talk to you. In the end, I received a very appreciative letter from his mother and father, thanking us for all we did for their son and their family. He says, Homicide is more of a lifestyle as opposed to a job.. An Oklahoma native, Ronnie Leatherman spent eight years working in Narcotics before transferring to Homicide. Before being selected to join the Homicide Unit, he worked several other units of TPD, such as Gang, Sex Crimes and Robbery. He said lost generations whether due to poverty, drug addiction, lack of education, etc. Sgt. He takes pride in making a positive difference in a crazy world. He enjoys putting together the puzzle pieces of a homicide investigation and figuring out who the suspect is. In a homicide the victim cant speak. He worked as a Crime Scene Detective for six years prior to joining Homicide two years ago. Hes a 14-year-veteran of the Tulsa Police Department. A common refrain for him is that police must win the 6-year-olds.. In November 2021, McCoy left Homicide and Tulsa PD to become a Crime and Intelligence Analyst. Walker has served as lead homicide detective since 2011. Working in homicide, he fully devotes himself to the singular cause of justice for the victim and their families. He was also awarded the department commendation medal and the Bergen County New Jersey Apprehension award for capturing two of Americas Most Wanted criminals in 2001. Warren believes in leaving work at work, and does not bring it home with him. Are there any particular cases or moments which stand out in your mind? Being the son of a California Highway Patrolman, Det. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. Matt: I'm at a football tryout, a "combine" as some call it, for my son who was in grade 6. I was always selling something in every unit that I worked for. Midway through the week we are walking up a mountain side and I'm up ahead of the pack by myself and I start doing a review of my life. He finds parallels in coaching sports and managing a squad as he continues to lead this group of dedicated men and women of homicide. Matt Frazier was a star on the court during his time as a Trojan and earned himself a college basketball scholarship. Nothing would get put under the rug anyway, but were really going the extra mile so the public does get to see exactly what we do. - Maj. Jacob Fuchs (USAF), Where Are They Now? During a game, he wrote his name and phone number on a baseball and threw it to Nicole in the stands. event.preventDefault(); Det. Most murders are committed by someone who knows the victim. 27, 2020 at 8:38 PM PDT MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A former Memphis homicide detective with a reputation for outsmarting the bad guys is the latest victim of COVID-19 in the community. You have to deal with death, loss, and tragedy. He finds that simply moving helps with the stress of the job bicycle rides, hiking, and even playing the bagpipes, which he has been learning for the past few years. Frazier: It has been really fun working with the show. Maybe tied for number 1. Help. Was there one particular person at JHS who inspired you or made a lasting impact in your life? Michael Zenoni joined Tulsa PD in 1981 before he moved to Homicide in 1999. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Sergeant Nathan Schilling now lives on a farm just outside of Tulsa with his wife and three kids. Sales to me in the corporate world wasn't any different. It is rare for a random murder to occur. Reggie Warren joined Tulsa Police Department in 1996. He also follows his daughters softball team as they compete across the country, juggles reading 4-5 books at a time, and cultivates the worlds finest cop mustache. Me: You didn't consider moving to another division? Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? Matt, thank you for your time on this I think you have hit on a number of points that people can relate to in any industry. By that he means police must impart on youngsters a better understanding of who police are and what they do. Matt: It's the old saying of "it's not necessarily WHAT you know, but WHO you know.". I want to raise my children to be successful contributing members of society. The show does accurately portray what goes into a homicide case, or at least as much as they can fit into an hour. The bad side of humanity. What, if anything, can be done to reduce the crime rate and murder rate in Tulsa? He spends his down time doing woodwork, working out and spending time with his family. Det. event.preventDefault(); Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Me: Did Homicide maybe be the tipping point though? Frazier: In police work there are always victims. As Staff Page Only, Template: Why did you decide to become a police officer? They made the process very easy and I think the hiring manager had a feeling I would be right. After a stint in on partrol, Watkins moved to the Detective Division, where he worked in Child Crisis, Burglary, and Armed Robbery Units before moving to lead the Homicide Unit. Spending time with his wife and two children helps him cope with the stress of the job. He and his wife Nicole have two boys, Bryce (12), and Cooper (10). Calhoun was promoted to Lieutenant in August 2020. Since then he has worked his way through various departments, such as Burglary and the Cyber Crimes Unit, before landing in the Homicide Unit in September 2020. That maybe homicide was the problem? are spawning children whom police need to reach. Walker explained he wouldnt go over to the flag until the man walked away. McCoy is a graduate of University of Central Missouri, and has a wife and two children. You can't be halfway committed, you have to make that decision and be open to the possibilities of what may come. He was awarded the first medal in 1994 while working in VICE, and the second in 2004 while being part of the Northern Oklahoma Violent Task Force. Frazier: Building rapport is a big part of interviews. As for the crime rate, obviously more officers would help. Kennedy says, the excitement of the job and serving the public is what made me want to be a homicide detective. Kennedy doesnt mind the pressures of his job because he knows how important it is to his community. 2023, A&E Television Networks, LLC. I was with a group that included a couple of friends on the police force from various units that I had worked with over the last dozen years. The first Q&A is with Matt Frazier, a 1998 Jenks grad and a homicide detective for the Tulsa Police Department. Sometimes it comes down to what you can trust in your gut and how you read people. What happened? It's a 2 way street. What I found was that he was doing very well in his new position as a sales executive for Stryker Orthopaedics (a company with annual revenue of over $12 billion). To put their trust in me. Its really satisfying and exciting when it all comes together and an arrest is made. Brown was inspired to become a police officer by his brother. I dont stop thinking about the case until it is finished.. I was focused on looking outside of the force when I came home. Frazier: It is not easy but I have a strong supportive family that understands what we as police officers go through. It did get old though. Of course I entertained it more and more and discussed among my colleagues for the rest of the trip but that was pretty much the decision point that brought me to where I am now. They taught me that nothing in life will be free or easy. I just knew that it was not the with police force. In Ritters free time, he enjoys doing yard work, working out and riding mountain bikes and road bikes. Dave Walker was born in Aurora, Colorado and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. If you have ever seen the hit TV series on A&E, it follows various police homicide units throughout the USA in their attempts to solve murders. Gatwood received a Medal of Valor for an act of Outstanding Bravery while working as a uniform patrol officer. Below is my conversation with Matt about his switch from Homicide Detective - on a hit TV show don't forget - to top Sale Executive for the last 4 years with Styker: Me: Matt, thanks for chatting with me. In some regards, because The First 48 is here, we do a lot better work, Walker said. Homicide Detective Tulsa Police Department 2004 - Sep 201612 years After I completed the academy and field training. Matt: Yes sir. What separates a homicide detective who gets results and solves cases from one who doesnt? And that's pretty much how she handled it. Walker still isnt certain what his future entails once he enters retirement. Why did you want to work inthe homicide department? Before his career in law enforcement, Det. Nor did it catch fire after the Good Friday shootings in 2012 in which two men randomly killed three black people simply because of their skin color. Instead of just telling my children and grandchildren what I did for a living, Ill actually be able to show them what I did as a homicide detective. Inspired to help out in the community, Frazier joined the Tulsa PD where he worked for ten years before joining the Homicide Unit in 2014. Were there because something bad has happened, and they know it. Display: question, I had already prepared for it and felt I had the right reply for it. In 12 years of law enforcement, he has worked as a narcotics investigator, conducted thousands of undercover operations, and spent time investigating bank robberies. Well, it may seem to people that it was an easy transition for me. That particular letter stands out because it reminds me of why we really do this job. To cope with the stress of the job, Baumann runs marathons and enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children. Matt: Yes sir. Watch Detective Frazier on the job in episodes of "The First 48.". Lieutenant Brandon Watkins Sergeant Nathan Schilling Sergeant Dave Walker Detective Dianna Baumann Detective John Brown Detective Matthew Frazier Detective Jeff Gatwood Detective Mark Kennedy Detective Ronnie Leatherman Detective Rob McCoy Detective Max Ryden Detective Reggie Warren Detective Jason White Detective Michael Zenoni More Bios Matt has been featured several times on the hit television series The First 48 on A&E. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Does the show do a good job of capturing what actually occurs in an investigation? They know who the culprit is because of tipsters, even if they dont have the evidence yet to draw criminal charges. Guy killed his own brother. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). I am a general assignment reporter who predominately writes about public health, public safety and justice reform. The First 48 is television's premier true-crime series. The victim told police that he and his girlfriend had been walking from the front of an apartment building in the 300 block of East 11th Stree. I immediately reached out to Matt to ask if he would talk about his transition to see if there are lessons learned that can be of insight to anyone thinking of a career switch. But he couldnt be seen with the detective. Frazier: I take this one day at a time. Walker says that even. After watching the show where it ended with everyone saying their goodbyes to Matt as he packed up his desk, I quickly did a Linkedin search to find out what happened to Matt Frazier. Matt: (laughing) Absolutely feeling anxious about it. Calhoun likes to spend time with friends and family, working out or cheering on all of Houstons professional sports teams. Since then, he and his wife have shared a love for the game of baseball. Det. Me: In the 12 years, what was your favorite unit of the police force you worked with? LinkedIn and 3rd parties use essential and non-essential cookies to provide, secure, analyze and improve our Services, and to show you relevant ads (including professional and job ads) on and off LinkedIn. Professionally I will keep plugging along and take my cases as they come, work hard, and hopefully make a difference in this community. The Homicide Unit annually touted high solve rates. And The First 48 portrays it.. I use cycling as an outlet to deal with the stresses and other things at work. I thanked him and chatted a bit with him and for some reason, has to be karma I think, he asked me if I ever thought of doing something else. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Det. Dave Walker spoke Tuesday afternoon at a meeting of the Mayor's Police and Community Coalition at City Hall about just that opening the lines of communication To sell them that I WAS NOT a cop. I had 2 young kids who could now watch the show and after 12 years with the forceI don't knowI felt I had a choice to pivot cause I believed I was young enough to make a transition. Jeff Gatwood has always enjoyed helping people, which led him to a career in law enforcement for the past 27 years. Kennedy is the recipient of numerous awards, including two Medals of Valor. Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. Me: Right place, right time for sure. That was weird to be recognized and treated like a television star whenever I went for groceries. He was gunned down in broad daylight because he wanted his things back. Matt: Yes, I would say it probably helped it along. In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Me: Wow. Understanding develops, along with a willingness to talk, when residents are able to see how detectives go about their duties behind the crime-scene tape, Walker said. Detective Matt Frazier left the department for "greener pastures," according to Walker. He also enjoys piloting small aircrafts. series will feature a Q&A with a notable Jenks graduate. Baumann was born and raised in Tulsa. Solving difficult or challenging cases and seeing the end result makes me proud.. Zenoni is married with two children. You have permission to edit this article. Was it in the same sphere of policing? Robbery a pretty close second. Me: Great segue to your arrival home and telling your wife that you were done with the force. As Staff Page Only They are very easy to work with during our investigations. I think its very important that they see us as people, not as somebody coming into their neighborhood trying to run roughshod over them, Walker said after the meeting. Frazier: I think that we as a Tulsa Police Department are so successful in solving our cases because we attack every case as a team, as a unit. He was also part of the Special Operation Team (SWAT) for twelve years, and worked in Burglary for one year. In other types of crimes the victim provides information, identifies the suspect, and assists in the investigation. He enjoys his new pursuits and has more time with his family. I think that if I can do that I have succeeded. I like the fact that what I did for a brief time in my life will be forever saved. What does the future hold for you both personally and professionally? She enjoys closing cases and helping to offer some closure to the victims families. Consequently what theyre seeing is were solving all of these cases.. 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