Since then, Stryker has hired 3 or 4 others from the force. Theyve seen us. I'm in journalism to help make this community, state, country and, ultimately, world a better place. Walker believes that family is very important to an investigator. Walker has served as lead homicide detective since 2011. 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. In August 2019, he achieved a career dream by joining Tulsa Homicide Unit. Hes teaching several 4- and 5-year-olds baseball skills a couple of times a week. I think that if I can do that I have succeeded. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Matt: It's the old saying of "it's not necessarily WHAT you know, but WHO you know.". When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal"; A proud father of two, Frazier spends much of his free time at his childrens sporting events. Originally from Harper Woods, Michigan, Det. You had NO sales experience. Mark Kennedy has been married for 27 years and has a 21-year-old son. The First 48 is television's premier true-crime series. Rydens interest in law enforcement grew after his first college criminal justice class. Merritt had an uncanny knack for catching killers. He loves working in Homicide because every investigation is unique. While working in Child Crisis, Detective Baumann received a Chiefs award for a multi-victim sexual abuse investigation. Matt: (laughing) Absolutely feeling anxious about it. 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. Matt: None. Walker spoke Tuesday afternoon at a meeting of the Mayors Police and Community Coalition in City Hall about just that opening the lines of communication between the police and community specifically with disenfranchised minority populations. He said police must educate children to wave and not run when an officer drives by. 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. 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. Stitt expresses 'strong disagreement' with Oklahoma AG over Catholic charter school, More than 800 Oklahoma medical marijuana farms linked to organized crime, drug agency says, Meet the 2023 Mr. Inside/Mr. Were there because something bad has happened, and they know it. He enjoys his new pursuits and has more time with his family. Matt Frazier pictured with his wife Nicole and sons, Bryce, and Cooper. McCoys interest in joining the Police Department began through a childhood friend, whose father was a Trooper and took them on ride-a-longs. Dave Walker addresses a group during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. }); Get the latest on new episodes, bonus content, exclusive articles and more. Why did you decide to become a police officer? Watch Detective Frazier on the job in episodes of "The First 48.". One of the dad's came up to me and was telling me how much he loved the show and what not. Frazier: I wanted to make a difference. Where did he move? Tulsa Police Sgt. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Map of Jenks High School and Freshman Academy, Transcript Requests/Graduation Verification. Family gives you perspective. He and his wife have raised three sons. Q&A With Notable Jenks' Grads. Det. Well, it may seem to people that it was an easy transition for me. He and his wife enjoy their four dogs as well. Mark Kennedy has been with Tulsa Homicide since 2006. In 12 years of law enforcement, he has worked as a narcotics investigator, conducted thousands of undercover operations, and spent time investigating bank robberies. Ryden appreciates the community he serves and wants to find justice for the family of the victims. When you were with.. (to be continued if you all want. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal modal-show"; You can't be halfway committed, you have to make that decision and be open to the possibilities of what may come. According to Brown, the best and most challenging part of a homicide investigation is interviewing a suspect and getting him to confess to his crime; getting inside a killers mind.. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Walker said community and spiritual leaders have done well to help foster communication and restraint in trying situations. Hes a 14-year-veteran of the Tulsa Police Department. Zenoni is married with two children. She is the best. I wanted to have a hand in giving my children and everyone else in the community a safer place to grow and succeed. Reggie Warren joined Tulsa Police Department in 1996. Matt: Yes, I would say it probably helped it along. He is married, and he and his wife enjoy the company of a son and a daughter. He said lost generations whether due to poverty, drug addiction, lack of education, etc. She enjoys closing cases and helping to offer some closure to the victims families. As Staff Page Only, Template: Self: The First 48. document.getElementById("closeModal").addEventListener("click", function(event) { They are very easy to work with during our investigations. He said Tulsa can help teach its ways to troubled communities that havent been as fortunate. Before being selected to join the Homicide Unit, he worked several other units of TPD, such as Gang, Sex Crimes and Robbery. So, the Tulsa Police Department only has nine full time homicide detectives. I didn't want to tell family members that their loved ones are dead anymore. are spawning children whom police need to reach. Calhoun likes to spend time with friends and family, working out or cheering on all of Houstons professional sports teams. 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. Now I didn't know Stryker but I start chatting with him about it and agree to meet with their team. Display: In the Gang unit, I had to sell myself that I was a Gangbanger. 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. Frazier: It has been really fun working with the show. 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. I. - Q&A's With Notable Jenks Grads, Where Are They Now? Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayor's Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday, August 14th, 2018. He played hockey and baseball for many years and now still enjoys watching sports to relax. Were you nervous? He also enjoys piloting small aircrafts. You interviewed internally at the police force in your career with them but you had most of the skill sets the police force unit was looking for. 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. An Oklahoma native, Ronnie Leatherman spent eight years working in Narcotics before transferring to Homicide. Weather forecast provided by weather.gov. Matt: A bit. 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. I am a general assignment reporter who predominately writes about public health, public safety and justice reform. He also loves traveling with his wife Kathy. Me: Great segue to your arrival home and telling your wife that you were done with the force. Help. liElement[0].innerHTML : ""; Matt Frazier was a star on the court during his time as a Trojan and earned himself a college basketball scholarship. Default Staff Template: Notebook_Blue Frazier: It is not easy but I have a strong supportive family that understands what we as police officers go through. var liElement = element.parentElement.parentElement.getElementsByClassName("bio"); Matt: Yes sir. Matt: Maybe for a millisecond right after the epiphany on that trip in June but again, having to deal with trash. document.querySelector("#bioModal .bio-section").innerHTML = bio; Consequently what theyre seeing is were solving all of these cases.. The show does accurately portray what goes into a homicide case, or at least as much as they can fit into an hour. I was always selling something in every unit that I worked for. Frazier loves the outdoors and enjoys mountain biking, road cycling and backpacking with friends and family. Matt: Nope. What are your fondest memories of attending Jenks High School? 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. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. In Ritters free time, he enjoys doing yard work, working out and riding mountain bikes and road bikes. In other types of crimes the victim provides information, identifies the suspect, and assists in the investigation. Det. 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. Matt: Number 1 was the drug unit. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Spending time with his wife and two children helps him cope with the stress of the job. Justin Ritter was promoted to Corporal before leaving Homicide in February 2019. He later joined Homicide to work with Sgt. He was also part of the Special Operation Team (SWAT) for twelve years, and worked in Burglary for one year. ShaynnaSims was initially freed in late 2021 based on the U.S. Supreme Courts July 2020 McGirt ruling. Was it in the same sphere of policing? You have to use your skills and knowledge to solve that crime and ultimately speak for the victim in the end. Why did you want to work inthe homicide department? 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. Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. What does the future hold for you both personally and professionally? They taught me that nothing in life will be free or easy. Please subscribe to keep reading. event.preventDefault(); He feels fortunate to be working in police work, requiring constant self-asssessment that one doesnt experience in other jobs. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. A native of Houston, Texas, and proud Chickasaw Indian, Lt. Chase Calhoun has been in law enforcement for 10 years. Matt: Thank you Mark, I hope it helps. Was there one particular person at JHS who inspired you or made a lasting impact in your life? He became an investigator to bring justice to victims and their families. I could empathize with people who have been through tragic or life altering experiences. Did he move numerous times since leaving in 2016? And that's pretty much how she handled it. Brown was inspired to become a police officer by his brother. What, if anything, can be done to reduce the crime rate and murder rate in Tulsa? 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. Now he is a Lieutenant, overseeing officers on patrol in the Gilcrease Division, also known as GID. Michael Zenoni retired from Tulsa Police Department in August 2019. function showModal(event, element) { High near 65. Taking things home at night in homicide does not make for great dinner conversations. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. We as homicide detectives are the voice of the victim and I wanted to be that voice. Me: In the 12 years, what was your favorite unit of the police force you worked with? That was the trigger point that you asked for. 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). Guy killed his own brother. 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. A great lesson for those out there thinking of a career transition. Solving difficult or challenging cases and seeing the end result makes me proud.. I want to raise my children to be successful contributing members of society. Professionally I will keep plugging along and take my cases as they come, work hard, and hopefully make a difference in this community. I've seen some deplorable episodes on the TV show that you were involved in. In some regards, because The First 48 is here, we do a lot better work, Walker said. Me: It goes to show that skills are transferable, you just have to look for that symmetry when contemplating a change of industries. Does the show do a good job of capturing what actually occurs in an investigation? That particular letter stands out because it reminds me of why we really do this job. A former member of the Fugitive Task Force, Det. I tell you though, when he hit me with "why should I hire a guy with no sales experience?" Were you practicing your pitch to her? Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. To cope with the stress of the job, Baumann runs marathons and enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children. It is rare for a random murder to occur. Taking an inventory so to speak. I see it all the time. He wants to listen to concerns and collaborate on ideas to solve the communication divide in innovative fashions. All Rights Reserved. He says, I love the freedom to chase down bad guys instead of being stuck at a desk all day.. Why Matt? I knew her immediate reaction would be shock but I knew she would eventually be OK with it. Me: Wow. Det. I will always cherish those memories along with the relationships with teachers and life-long friends that were made over my time at Jenks High School. Frazier: Building rapport is a big part of interviews. Thank you for reading). Working in homicide, he fully devotes himself to the singular cause of justice for the victim and their families. Were you dreading the conversation? Sergeant Schilling likes the challenges of homicide work and enjoys the payoff of seeing criminals brought to justice. A common refrain for him is that police must win the 6-year-olds.. Matthew Frazier played basketball at Oral Robert University. Frazier: When I arrive on any homicide scene I try to analyze everything I can see. I was focused on looking outside of the force when I came home. 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. Schilling was promoted to Sergeant in October 2019. Me: You didn't consider moving to another division? Dianna Baumann retired from Tulsa Police Department in May 2017. Its just weve got to get to that point where we can talk to the citizens.. The 36-year Tulsa police veterans final day before retirement is Aug. 31. Walker follows up with the rhetorical question: Well, whats a cop going to think when you run? Bad people doing bad things. And it just hit me: I didn't want to deal with the trash anymore. What happened? Frazier: Coach Scott Padek and the rest of the basketball coaching staff made a huge impression on my life. 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 Retiring lead homicide detective credits 'The First 48' for helping Tulsans 'see us as people,' develop trust. Switching industries is always a big task that requires enormous courage and faith to make that leap. series will feature a Q&A with a notable Jenks graduate. Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. He says, Homicide is more of a lifestyle as opposed to a job.. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. On a high level - I was persuading people, strangers sometimes, to put their trust in me. I carry that work ethic with me today as a homicide detective. Warren believes in leaving work at work, and does not bring it home with him. 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. In a homicide the victim cant speak. Sometimes it comes down to what you can trust in your gut and how you read people. Detective John Brown is a native of Beggs, Oklahoma. 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. The first Q&A is with Matt Frazier, a 1998 Jenks grad and a homicide detective for the Tulsa Police Department. 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 Det. Me: Yes! His interest in homicide came from a high profile case he saw in the news when he was young. I often wonder what would motivate someone to do so? He joined the Homicide Unit in January 2019, and is proud to be able to bring peace of mind to the families who have lost loved ones. Frazier: As far as the murder rate goes, we hover around the average of 58-60 murders per year. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. Website Navigation He spends his down time doing woodwork, working out and spending time with his family. Standing in a secluded north Tulsa backyard, Sgt. The unit under Walker is credited with a clearance rate of 98 percent. 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 event.preventDefault(); An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. How do you feel about yourself and the Tulsa Police Department being portrayed on a show like the First 48? He finds parallels in coaching sports and managing a squad as he continues to lead this group of dedicated men and women of homicide. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. He and his wife now spend time giving back to the community of Tulsa. That maybe homicide was the problem? He joined the Tulsa Police Department in 1989, and worked in Burglary, Robbery, Patrol and the Special Investigations Division before joining Homicide in 2012. 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. I like the fact that what I did for a brief time in my life will be forever saved. 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. Set as Default Template I dont stop thinking about the case until it is finished.. Same principles applied. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Eileta and James Creekpaum listen to Tulsa Police Sgt. W.D. Set as Default Template You have to deal with death, loss, and tragedy. I just had enough. Walker still isnt certain what his future entails once he enters retirement. He finds the satisfaction of getting a killer off the street helps him push through the challenges of the job. 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. 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. Det. People will talk to you. Me: So not even a thought to go back to one of those units? Matt: Yes, but the manager you are meeting has to recognize that too. But in the past two or three years Walker said there isnt an unsolved homicide in which detectives are flummoxed by who did it. 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. So you agree to go meet with them. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? 2023, A&E Television Networks, LLC. They know my name. 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. Me: Did Homicide maybe be the tipping point though? Where Are They Now? I think having more officers would open up more resources which would allow us to be proactive as opposed to being reactive. Jeff Gatwood has always enjoyed helping people, which led him to a career in law enforcement for the past 27 years. 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. Patience is also a big contributor to being a good interviewer. 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. 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. Outside of work, Det. Det. To sell them that I WAS NOT a cop. That was weird to be recognized and treated like a television star whenever I went for groceries. Outside candidates. Me: Thanks again - now let's get on to the down and dirty on all those police units you worked with! We work together as a team and put our egos aside to get the job done. Matt: I'm at a football tryout, a "combine" as some call it, for my son who was in grade 6. I use cycling as an outlet to deal with the stresses and other things at work. var bio = liElement[0] ? With Homicide, I had to make a sales pitch to witnesses and the guilty that it was in their best interest to talk to me. 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. It did get old though. And The First 48 portrays it.. 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. He met his wife, Nicole, while he was a strength coach for the Colorado Rockies. The next step is putting the pieces together by conducting interviews, obtaining cell phone data, talking to witnesses, conducting surveillance, and obtaining all the forensic evidence. They know who the culprit is because of tipsters, even if they dont have the evidence yet to draw criminal charges. Are there any particular cases or moments which stand out in your mind? Michael Zenoni joined Tulsa PD in 1981 before he moved to Homicide in 1999. It's a 2 way street. 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. He has always had a will to protect. To put their trust in me. Describe what it is like to start a case and slowly put the pieces together? Matt Frazier. 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. 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. Walker in part credited the visibility and transparency offered by The First 48 as a key component encouraging witnesses to speak up in Tulsa. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Updated: Jul. series will feature a Q&A with a notable Jenks graduate. Ironically last month, as I was thinking about career moves, one of my favorite real life TV shows - The First 48 hours - had an episode that started with Tulsa Homicide Detective Matt Frazier stating that he was thinking of leaving the police force. Det. Gatwood received a Medal of Valor for an act of Outstanding Bravery while working as a uniform patrol officer. Sales to me in the corporate world wasn't any different. The Homicide Unit annually touted high solve rates. 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. Tulsa Police Sgt. And we have to learn to wave back, Walker said. 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. No Staff Template 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. 15+ years in Start-up Recruitment. Dave Walker with Micheal Turner during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. Most murders are committed by someone who knows the victim. Me: So here we are June 2016 and your linkedin says September 2016 you starting with Styker. Baumann was born and raised in Tulsa. question, I had already prepared for it and felt I had the right reply for it. A statement that covers both my current and old job! He trained many notable players Matt Holiday, Ubaldo Jimenez, Todd Helton, Larry Walker during his time in the big leagues, and went on to become a personal trainer before joining TPD in 2004. On September 26, 2016 Detective Frazier decided to step away from the Tulsa Police Department to pursue another opportunity outside of law enforcement. Before his career in law enforcement, Det. In late June 2016 I was backpacking in New Mexico when it hit me. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Sergeant Nathan Schilling now lives on a farm just outside of Tulsa with his wife and three kids. Learn more in our Cookie Policy. In the backyard, the man told Walker he would convey what he saw and that he knew of an item nearby related to the crime. In addition to being a homicide detective, White is the crisis negotiator for the Special Operations Team and a member of the Critical Incident Response Team. Calhoun was drawn to the police department because he finds the work extremely challenging, yet rewarding. As Staff Page Only It wasnt case-breaking, but it was communication-breaking. But he couldnt be seen with the detective. Dave Walker handed a tipster a small flag used to mark evidence and told the man to do what he needed to do. Matt Frazier: (laughs) Yeah, TV star. Since then, he and his wife have shared a love for the game of baseball. Outside candidates. 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. An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. In 1994 Detective Brown received of a Medal of Valor for an act of outstanding bravery while working as an undercover investigator in VICE. Matt: In the 12 years I was with the police force I worked various units: Drugs, Gangs, Robbery and lastly homicide. I just knew that it was not the with police force. What was the trigger to even start to contemplate such a move? But I want those to know that it wasn't just a thought, I had also made that decision to move in my heart and head, and I think it's important to remember. Kennedy is the recipient of numerous awards, including two Medals of Valor. To relieve the stress of work, Brown spends his free time with family, including his three children. You can update your choices at any time in your settings. What does it take to be a skilled interrogator and get people to tell the truth? In November 2021, McCoy left Homicide and Tulsa PD to become a Crime and Intelligence Analyst. Walker says that even. Frazier: In police work there are always victims. 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. 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. 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. Seeing is were solving all of these cases be forever saved still isnt what. 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