One of the dad's came up to me and was telling me how much he loved the show and what not. I am a general assignment reporter who predominately writes about public health, public safety and justice reform. Hes teaching several 4- and 5-year-olds baseball skills a couple of times a week. Most murders are committed by someone who knows the victim. Website Navigation Det. Frazier: When I arrive on any homicide scene I try to analyze everything I can see. - Q&A's With Notable Jenks Grads, Where Are They Now? Frazier loves the outdoors and enjoys mountain biking, road cycling and backpacking with friends and family. Me: What's great too Matt is that I don't have to change your quote in the headline picture of this article - you were able to take that with you as well! Tulsa Police Sgt. Describe what it is like to start a case and slowly put the pieces together? He worked as a Crime Scene Detective for six years prior to joining Homicide two years ago. We as homicide detectives are the voice of the victim and I wanted to be that voice. Two of his sons work in law enforcement and his third son works as an assistant baseball coach at a university. Ryden appreciates the community he serves and wants to find justice for the family of the victims. 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. 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. Not that Tulsa had a problem solving homicide cases before the national television spotlight arrived. Matt: Number 1 was the drug unit. Since then, Stryker has hired 3 or 4 others from the force. And it just hit me: I didn't want to deal with the trash anymore. When you were with.. (to be continued if you all want. What separates a homicide detective who gets results and solves cases from one who doesnt? 2023, A&E Television Networks, LLC. Before his career in law enforcement, Det. They know who the culprit is because of tipsters, even if they dont have the evidence yet to draw criminal charges. Being the son of a California Highway Patrolman, Det. Frazier: I take this one day at a time. An Oklahoma native, Ronnie Leatherman spent eight years working in Narcotics before transferring to Homicide. A native of Houston, Texas, and proud Chickasaw Indian, Lt. Chase Calhoun has been in law enforcement for 10 years. Same principles applied. Me: Right place, right time for sure. event.preventDefault(); 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. Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. Retiring lead homicide detective credits 'The First 48' for helping Tulsans 'see us as people,' develop trust. Help. 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. I like the fact that what I did for a brief time in my life will be forever saved. W.D. Dave Walker was born in Aurora, Colorado and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal modal-show"; I tell you though, when he hit me with "why should I hire a guy with no sales experience?" Walker has served as lead homicide detective since 2011. He was also part of the Special Operation Team (SWAT) for twelve years, and worked in Burglary for one year. Frazier: It has been really fun working with the show. Before joining Homicide in 2011, he worked extensively in many different units including Patrol, Narcotics, Burglary, Robbery, and SWAT. Set as Default Template Working in homicide, he fully devotes himself to the singular cause of justice for the victim and their families. 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. On a high level - I was persuading people, strangers sometimes, to put their trust in me. He finds parallels in coaching sports and managing a squad as he continues to lead this group of dedicated men and women of homicide. Dave Walker retired from the Tulsa Police Department on August 31, 2018 after 36 years as a Tulsa Police Officer, the last seven years as the supervisor of the homicide unit. While working in Child Crisis, Detective Baumann received a Chiefs award for a multi-victim sexual abuse investigation. With the Drug unit, I had to persuade people to sell me drugs. He spends his down time doing woodwork, working out and spending time with his family. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Sergeant Nathan Schilling now lives on a farm just outside of Tulsa with his wife and three kids. I just had enough. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? Consequently what theyre seeing is were solving all of these cases.. 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. Me: Good thinking. Matt Frazier: (laughs) Yeah, TV star. He became an investigator to bring justice to victims and their families. Guy killed his own brother. What are your fondest memories of attending Jenks High School? It's been 4 years now since you made the move from Homicide Detective, and some might say a TV star, to top Sales Executive at Stryker. Self: The First 48. Lieutenant Brandon Watkins joined the Tulsa Police Department in July 1997. - Maj. Jacob Fuchs (USAF), Where Are They Now? In 1995, Det. Switching industries is always a big task that requires enormous courage and faith to make that leap. As a police officer I could make a difference in our community. 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. Rydens interest in law enforcement grew after his first college criminal justice class. The 36-year Tulsa police veterans final day before retirement is Aug. 31. Outside candidates. In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He said Tulsa can help teach its ways to troubled communities that havent been as fortunate. Me: So not even a thought to go back to one of those units? Matt: It's the old saying of "it's not necessarily WHAT you know, but WHO you know.". When hes not working, Schilling likes to spend time in the outdoors with his family. But in the past two or three years Walker said there isnt an unsolved homicide in which detectives are flummoxed by who did it. They helped me develop a work ethic to make me successful on the court and off the court. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. Matt Frazier was a star on the court during his time as a Trojan and earned himself a college basketball scholarship. Schilling was promoted to Sergeant in October 2019. var bio = liElement[0] ? That particular letter stands out because it reminds me of why we really do this job. 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. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World. Its really satisfying and exciting when it all comes together and an arrest is made. Its just weve got to get to that point where we can talk to the citizens.. His interest in homicide came from a high profile case he saw in the news when he was young. Jeff Gatwood has always enjoyed helping people, which led him to a career in law enforcement for the past 27 years. Are there any particular cases or moments which stand out in your mind? How do you feel about yourself and the Tulsa Police Department being portrayed on a show like the First 48? I. You can cancel at any time. He and his wife enjoy their four dogs as well. Trash is trash in any unit. Calhoun was drawn to the police department because he finds the work extremely challenging, yet rewarding. Tulsa is a pretty doggone good place to be, Walker said. As Staff Page Only, Template: 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. 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. Sometimes it comes down to what you can trust in your gut and how you read people. McCoy is a graduate of University of Central Missouri, and has a wife and two children. Detective Rob McCoy joined Tulsa PD in July 1997. Dave Walker handed a tipster a small flag used to mark evidence and told the man to do what he needed to do. And that's pretty much how she handled it. 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. Dave Walker addresses a group during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. You had NO sales experience. That is what the victims and their families deserve. I want to raise my children to be successful contributing members of society. Me: In the 12 years, what was your favorite unit of the police force you worked with? An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. The unit under Walker is credited with a clearance rate of 98 percent. Michael Zenoni joined Tulsa PD in 1981 before he moved to Homicide in 1999. Det. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Frazier: I wanted to make a difference. 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). Spending time with his wife and two children helps him cope with the stress of the job. 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. He says, Homicide is more of a lifestyle as opposed to a job.. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal"; He played hockey and baseball for many years and now still enjoys watching sports to relax. 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. In November 2021, McCoy left Homicide and Tulsa PD to become a Crime and Intelligence Analyst. Matt: Yes, but the manager you are meeting has to recognize that too. Bad people doing bad things. event.preventDefault(); I could empathize with people who have been through tragic or life altering experiences. 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. 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. He also loves traveling with his wife Kathy. Me: Did Homicide maybe be the tipping point though? Updated: Jul. They know my name. Justin Ritter was promoted to Corporal before leaving Homicide in February 2019. Outside of work, Det. I see it all the time. An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. McCoys interest in joining the Police Department began through a childhood friend, whose father was a Trooper and took them on ride-a-longs. There definitely was an epiphany to how it came to be. So, the Tulsa Police Department only has nine full time homicide detectives. He later joined Homicide to work with Sgt. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Eileta and James Creekpaum listen to Tulsa Police Sgt. I carry that work ethic with me today as a homicide detective. It was senseless and it changed a lot of lives. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. In schools, students have told Walker their first reaction is to run when an officer shows up in their neighborhood. In the Gang unit, I had to sell myself that I was a Gangbanger. As Staff Page Only He now works in Patrol Riverside Division of Tulsa PD. Were you nervous? Part of his drive comes from the desire to see the good guys win. I knew her immediate reaction would be shock but I knew she would eventually be OK with it. Professionally I will keep plugging along and take my cases as they come, work hard, and hopefully make a difference in this community. Tulsa Police Sgt. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. And he did, Walker said. And we have to learn to wave back, Walker said. In a homicide the victim cant speak. Sales to me in the corporate world wasn't any different. 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. 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. On September 26, 2016 Detective Frazier decided to step away from the Tulsa Police Department to pursue another opportunity outside of law enforcement. Matthew Frazier played basketball at Oral Robert University. It's a 2 way street. He and his wife Nicole have two boys, Bryce (12), and Cooper (10). 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: Yes sir. Paul, 28, was arrested on Feb. 17 after her partner called police to say she started hitting him in front of her two children as he tried to leave a residence during an argument. 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. Zenoni is married with two children. By that he means police must impart on youngsters a better understanding of who police are and what they do. Dianna Baumann retired from Tulsa Police Department in May 2017. The jury found that the Tulsa County jail's private medical provider care at the time violated the civil rights of inmate Gwendolyn Young. 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. High near 65. To put their trust in me. I thought about it, and 3 months later I was somewhere else. He said lost generations whether due to poverty, drug addiction, lack of education, etc. Gatwood received a Medal of Valor for an act of Outstanding Bravery while working as a uniform patrol officer. Taking an inventory so to speak. We were on a week long trip trekking through the mountains of New Mexico. Walker said community and spiritual leaders have done well to help foster communication and restraint in trying situations. A proud father of two, Frazier spends much of his free time at his childrens sporting events. I often wonder what would motivate someone to do so? Det. He was gunned down in broad daylight because he wanted his things back. 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. Put your trust in me. 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. Often before a game he would talk to the officers at the stadium about what it was like to be a police officer. What was the trigger to even start to contemplate such a move? I use cycling as an outlet to deal with the stresses and other things at work. Why did you want to work inthe homicide department? 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. Taking things home at night in homicide does not make for great dinner conversations. 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. Well, it may seem to people that it was an easy transition for me. 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. When hes not solving cases, McCoy enjoys rooting for the Kansas City Royals and Nebraska Cornhuskers. Me: Great segue to your arrival home and telling your wife that you were done with the force. 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. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Walker follows up with the rhetorical question: Well, whats a cop going to think when you run? Any final thoughts? liElement[0].innerHTML : ""; How challenging are those aspects of your job and how do you stay positive? 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. 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. Frazier: As far as the murder rate goes, we hover around the average of 58-60 murders per year. are spawning children whom police need to reach. The ability to talk to anyone - children, men, women, rich, poor, hard, soft - is huge as well. The cold blooded sickness of himand others mind youblows your mind. Det. Baumann was born and raised in Tulsa. Warren believes in leaving work at work, and does not bring it home with him. Frazier: I was assigned a case where the victim was shot and killed for trying to recover some stolen property. Solving difficult or challenging cases and seeing the end result makes me proud.. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. I dont stop thinking about the case until it is finished.. It wasnt case-breaking, but it was communication-breaking. There was a problem saving your notification. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. I've seen some deplorable episodes on the TV show that you were involved in. So you agree to go meet with them. 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. It did get old though. Was it in the same sphere of policing? A statement that covers both my current and old job! Walker handed him a flag to mark the spot at the tipsters discretion. Where did he move? Maybe tied for number 1. 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. I wanted to have a hand in giving my children and everyone else in the community a safer place to grow and succeed. Matt has been featured several times on the hit television series The First 48 on A&E. Sowhy did he hire a guy with no sales experience? Calhoun was promoted to Lieutenant in August 2020. As for the crime rate, obviously more officers would help. 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. Matt: A bit. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Mark Kennedy has been with Tulsa Homicide since 2006. 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. Det. Theyve seen us work and do good things. 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 Were there because something bad has happened, and they know it. Chance of precipitation is 80%. I didn't want it for the next 30 years. document.getElementById("closeModal").addEventListener("click", function(event) { They are very easy to work with during our investigations. Matt: Maybe for a millisecond right after the epiphany on that trip in June but again, having to deal with trash. In the twelve years Lieutenant Justin Ritter has been part of the Tulsa Police Department, he has worked in a wide range of units, including Vice, Robbery, Narcotics, Street Crimes and Crime Scene Investigation. Calhoun likes to spend time with friends and family, working out or cheering on all of Houstons professional sports teams. 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. Frazier: Building rapport is a big part of interviews. But he couldnt be seen with the detective. In August 2019, he achieved a career dream by joining Tulsa Homicide Unit. 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. Dave Walker, his long time friend and colleague since the mid-90s. Did he move numerous times since leaving in 2016? She is the best. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). In my business I talk . }); Get the latest on new episodes, bonus content, exclusive articles and more. Mark Kennedy has been married for 27 years and has a 21-year-old son. To sell them that I WAS NOT a cop. 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 was the trigger point that you asked for. Walker says that even. He noted that the city didnt burn after the controversial police killing of unarmed Terence Crutcher in 2016. ShaynnaSims was initially freed in late 2021 based on the U.S. Supreme Courts July 2020 McGirt ruling. 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 Matt: Thank you Mark, I hope it helps. 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. Outside candidates. (It is called The First 48 hours because most homicides are solved from clues that are found within the first 48 hours of a homicide unit being called to a murder scene). Me: You didn't consider moving to another division? He said police must educate children to wave and not run when an officer drives by. 15+ years in Start-up Recruitment. A common refrain for him is that police must win the 6-year-olds.. Walker has coached several youth baseball teams and believes that youth sports can teach children essential life skills as they reach adulthood. He and his wife now spend time giving back to the community of Tulsa. He met his wife, Nicole, while he was a strength coach for the Colorado Rockies. Leatherman spends his free time traveling with his wife and three children and playing basketball to relax. 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. To relieve the stress of work, Brown spends his free time with family, including his three children. Frazier: My fondest memories of Jenks are playing in the Frank Herald Gym. In late June 2016 I was backpacking in New Mexico when it hit me. To cope with the stress of the job, Baumann runs marathons and enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children. Set as Default Template He joined the Tulsa Police Department in 1989, and worked in Burglary, Robbery, Patrol and the Special Investigations Division before joining Homicide in 2012. Watch Detective Frazier on the job in episodes of "The First 48.". Matt: I'm at a football tryout, a "combine" as some call it, for my son who was in grade 6. Please subscribe to keep reading. Were you practicing your pitch to her? He enjoys a round or two of golf in his off time to relieve the stresses of the job./p>. He has always had a will to protect. I think that if I can do that I have succeeded. Walker still isnt certain what his future entails once he enters retirement. A former member of the Fugitive Task Force, Det. Patience is also a big contributor to being a good interviewer. He wants to listen to concerns and collaborate on ideas to solve the communication divide in innovative fashions. You have permission to edit this article. Hes a 14-year-veteran of the Tulsa Police Department. The First 48 is television's premier true-crime series. The bad side of humanity. In Ritters free time, he enjoys doing yard work, working out and riding mountain bikes and road bikes. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Frazier: In police work there are always victims. It is rare for a random murder to occur. Me: Wow. 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. Walker believes that family is very important to an investigator. I just knew that it was not the with police force. And The First 48 portrays it.. Jason White was drawn to law enforcement since he was a child. What does the future hold for you both personally and professionally? You can update your choices at any time in your settings. That was weird to be recognized and treated like a television star whenever I went for groceries. Matt: (laughing) Absolutely feeling anxious about it. Low around 36. Matt Frazier pictured with his wife Nicole and sons, Bryce, and Cooper. Learn more in our Cookie Policy. Det. They made the process very easy and I think the hiring manager had a feeling I would be right. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. He loves working in Homicide because every investigation is unique. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Why did you decide to become a police officer? Sgt. If we all had to work each case as one person our solve rate would take a huge dive. You can't be halfway committed, you have to make that decision and be open to the possibilities of what may come. 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. She enjoys closing cases and helping to offer some closure to the victims families. 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