What happened? document.getElementById("closeModal").addEventListener("click", function(event) { Det. Were you dreading the conversation? Det. Switching industries is always a big task that requires enormous courage and faith to make that leap. Det. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. 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. They helped me develop a work ethic to make me successful on the court and off the court. Now he is a Lieutenant, overseeing officers on patrol in the Gilcrease Division, also known as GID. var liElement = element.parentElement.parentElement.getElementsByClassName("bio"); You had NO sales experience. What does the future hold for you both personally and professionally? Describe what it is like to start a case and slowly put the pieces together? Was it in the same sphere of policing? If you seen the one episode about Larry DouglasI meanevil is all I can say. Me: Right place, right time for sure. That was late June 2016 and 3 months later I would be at Styker starting a new career as a sales executive. Det. Any final thoughts? Theyve seen us work and do good things. A common refrain for him is that police must win the 6-year-olds.. Kennedy is the recipient of numerous awards, including two Medals of Valor. Outside candidates. A native of Houston, Texas, and proud Chickasaw Indian, Lt. Chase Calhoun has been in law enforcement for 10 years. But he couldnt be seen with the detective. And that's pretty much how she handled it. 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. I could empathize with people who have been through tragic or life altering experiences. In other types of crimes the victim provides information, identifies the suspect, and assists in the investigation. Schilling was promoted to Sergeant in October 2019. That was the trigger point that you asked for. They know my name. Taking things home at night in homicide does not make for great dinner conversations. In a homicide the victim cant speak. Mark Kennedy has been with Tulsa Homicide since 2006. I wanted to have a hand in giving my children and everyone else in the community a safer place to grow and succeed. 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. You can update your choices at any time in your settings. 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. Tulsa is a pretty doggone good place to be, Walker said. Since then, he and his wife have shared a love for the game of baseball. She is the best. Matt: Nope. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World. Hes a 14-year-veteran of the Tulsa Police Department. Outside candidates. Well, it may seem to people that it was an easy transition for me. Matt: Yes, I would say it probably helped it along. 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. People will talk to you. We work together as a team and put our egos aside to get the job done. Thank you for reading). Since then, Stryker has hired 3 or 4 others from the force. She always was supportive and said she would be by my side all the years we were together in anything we do. W.D. 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. And it just hit me: I didn't want to deal with the trash anymore. Jeff Gatwood has always enjoyed helping people, which led him to a career in law enforcement for the past 27 years. 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. In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He was also part of the Special Operation Team (SWAT) for twelve years, and worked in Burglary for one year. The popular A&E program follows police homicide detectives as they investigate killings, with Walker and other regulars gaining notoriety and trust. Where Are They Now? Rydens interest in law enforcement grew after his first college criminal justice class. 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: Wow. Matt: Yes sir. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. Matt Frazier pictured with his wife Nicole and sons, Bryce, and Cooper. In 12 years of law enforcement, he has worked as a narcotics investigator, conducted thousands of undercover operations, and spent time investigating bank robberies. He was gunned down in broad daylight because he wanted his things back. To relieve the stress of work, Brown spends his free time with family, including his three children. Dave Walker addresses a group during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. Frazier: It is not easy but I have a strong supportive family that understands what we as police officers go through. In some regards, because The First 48 is here, we do a lot better work, Walker said. 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. 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. 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. Updated: Jul. In the Gang unit, I had to sell myself that I was a Gangbanger. Detective Rob McCoy joined Tulsa PD in July 1997. To sell them that I WAS NOT a cop. Matt: I'm at a football tryout, a "combine" as some call it, for my son who was in grade 6. When you were with.. (to be continued if you all want. Frazier: Coach Scott Padek and the rest of the basketball coaching staff made a huge impression on my life. Michael Zenoni retired from Tulsa Police Department in August 2019. function showModal(event, element) { Why Matt? Weather forecast provided by weather.gov. He thrives on the challenges that come with the job. Frazier: As far as the murder rate goes, we hover around the average of 58-60 murders per year. Were you practicing your pitch to her? So you agree to go meet with them. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. I just knew that it was not the with police force. They know who the culprit is because of tipsters, even if they dont have the evidence yet to draw criminal charges. An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. Walker has coached several youth baseball teams and believes that youth sports can teach children essential life skills as they reach adulthood. I've seen some deplorable episodes on the TV show that you were involved in. Put your trust in me. Frazier: It has been really fun working with the show. Part of his drive comes from the desire to see the good guys win. Detective Matt Frazier left the department for "greener pastures," according to Walker. Matt: Number 1 was the drug unit. The unit under Walker is credited with a clearance rate of 98 percent. Matt: A bit. He joined the Tulsa Police Department in 1989, and worked in Burglary, Robbery, Patrol and the Special Investigations Division before joining Homicide in 2012. Frazier: I wanted to make a difference. They are very easy to work with during our investigations. A proud father of two, Frazier spends much of his free time at his childrens sporting events. The Homicide Unit annually touted high solve rates. Walker believes that family is very important to an investigator. 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. In November 2021, McCoy left Homicide and Tulsa PD to become a Crime and Intelligence Analyst. Calhoun likes to spend time with friends and family, working out or cheering on all of Houstons professional sports teams. High near 65. 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. McCoy is a graduate of University of Central Missouri, and has a wife and two children. Frazier: I was assigned a case where the victim was shot and killed for trying to recover some stolen property. Tulsa Police Sgt. Ryden appreciates the community he serves and wants to find justice for the family of the victims. Matt Frazier: (laughs) Yeah, TV star. The First 48 is television's premier true-crime series. Calhoun was promoted to Lieutenant in August 2020. He and his wife Nicole have two boys, Bryce (12), and Cooper (10). What was that interview like? He finds the satisfaction of getting a killer off the street helps him push through the challenges of the job. 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Dave Walker handed a tipster a small flag used to mark evidence and told the man to do what he needed to do. In August 2019, he achieved a career dream by joining Tulsa Homicide Unit. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Walker said community and spiritual leaders have done well to help foster communication and restraint in trying situations. Bad people doing bad things. 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. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. - Q&A's With Notable Jenks Grads, Where Are They Now? 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. McCoys interest in joining the Police Department began through a childhood friend, whose father was a Trooper and took them on ride-a-longs. Michael Zenoni joined Tulsa PD in 1981 before he moved to Homicide in 1999. Me: So here we are June 2016 and your linkedin says September 2016 you starting with Styker. Lieutenant Brandon Watkins joined the Tulsa Police Department in July 1997. He said police must educate children to wave and not run when an officer drives by. In 1994 Detective Brown received of a Medal of Valor for an act of outstanding bravery while working as an undercover investigator in VICE. Det. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Display: Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. I see it all the time. Website Navigation Det. 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. Were there because something bad has happened, and they know it. Det. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. An Oklahoma native, Ronnie Leatherman spent eight years working in Narcotics before transferring to Homicide. He said lost generations whether due to poverty, drug addiction, lack of education, etc. event.preventDefault(); That is what the victims and their families deserve. We were on a week long trip trekking through the mountains of New Mexico. Sergeant Schilling likes the challenges of homicide work and enjoys the payoff of seeing criminals brought to justice. Q&A With Notable Jenks' Grads. 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. Walker follows up with the rhetorical question: Well, whats a cop going to think when you run? Me: Did Homicide maybe be the tipping point though? 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). The 36-year Tulsa police veterans final day before retirement is Aug. 31. Were you nervous? Me: Good thinking. 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. Baumann was born and raised in Tulsa. Walker says that even. He also loves traveling with his wife Kathy. 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. Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. With the Drug unit, I had to persuade people to sell me drugs. That maybe homicide was the problem? Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Outside of work, Det. 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. Often before a game he would talk to the officers at the stadium about what it was like to be a police officer. are spawning children whom police need to reach. document.querySelector("#bioModal .bio-section").innerHTML = bio; IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. Calhoun was drawn to the police department because he finds the work extremely challenging, yet rewarding. Family gives you perspective. He and his wife have raised three sons. To cope with the stress of the job, Baumann runs marathons and enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children. 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. I thought about it, and 3 months later I was somewhere else. 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 Frazier: My fondest memories of Jenks are playing in the Frank Herald Gym. 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. 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. They taught me that nothing in life will be free or easy. I am a general assignment reporter who predominately writes about public health, public safety and justice reform. Tulsa Police Sgt. 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. Hes teaching several 4- and 5-year-olds baseball skills a couple of times a week. His interest in homicide came from a high profile case he saw in the news when he was young. Same principles applied. He loves working in Homicide because every investigation is unique. How did it come so fast? Walker still isnt certain what his future entails once he enters retirement. In Ritters free time, he enjoys doing yard work, working out and riding mountain bikes and road bikes. In 1995, Det. You have to deal with death, loss, and tragedy. I think that if I can do that I have succeeded. An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. 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. I didn't want to tell family members that their loved ones are dead anymore. You have permission to edit this article. He played hockey and baseball for many years and now still enjoys watching sports to relax. 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 A statement that covers both my current and old job! IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Eileta and James Creekpaum listen to Tulsa Police Sgt. 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 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. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. 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. Before being selected to join the Homicide Unit, he worked several other units of TPD, such as Gang, Sex Crimes and Robbery. Website Navigation Me: In the 12 years, what was your favorite unit of the police force you worked with? That particular letter stands out because it reminds me of why we really do this job. Me: Yes! Professionally I will keep plugging along and take my cases as they come, work hard, and hopefully make a difference in this community. 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. Walker has served as lead homicide detective since 2011. Sometimes it comes down to what you can trust in your gut and how you read people. When hes not working, Schilling likes to spend time in the outdoors with his family. The ability to talk to anyone - children, men, women, rich, poor, hard, soft - is huge as well. Matthew Frazier played basketball at Oral Robert University. Did he move numerous times since leaving in 2016? All Rights Reserved. I was always selling something in every unit that I worked for. 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. What separates a homicide detective who gets results and solves cases from one who doesnt? Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. He finds parallels in coaching sports and managing a squad as he continues to lead this group of dedicated men and women of homicide. Are there any particular cases or moments which stand out in your mind? liElement[0].innerHTML : ""; Trash is trash in any unit. No Staff Template It was senseless and it changed a lot of lives. What does it take to be a skilled interrogator and get people to tell the truth? How challenging are those aspects of your job and how do you stay positive? Me: Great segue to your arrival home and telling your wife that you were done with the force. And The First 48 portrays it.. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? Brown was inspired to become a police officer by his brother. 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. How do you feel about yourself and the Tulsa Police Department being portrayed on a show like the First 48? He and his wife enjoy their four dogs as well. } document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal"; He wants to listen to concerns and collaborate on ideas to solve the communication divide in innovative fashions. Sgt. Frazier: In police work there are always victims. You have to use your skills and knowledge to solve that crime and ultimately speak for the victim in the end. 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. Matt: Thank you Mark, I hope it helps. When hes not solving cases, McCoy enjoys rooting for the Kansas City Royals and Nebraska Cornhuskers. Det. Me: Did you have any thought of what industry you would move to in those first couple of months after deciding to leave? I didn't want it for the next 30 years. Dave Walker with Micheal Turner during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. He enjoys his new pursuits and has more time with his family. Retiring lead homicide detective credits 'The First 48' for helping Tulsans 'see us as people,' develop trust. There was a problem saving your notification. Matt: It's the old saying of "it's not necessarily WHAT you know, but WHO you know.". Matt: Yes. Set as Default Template 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 (***) ***-**** Standing in a secluded north Tulsa backyard, Sgt. Theyve seen us. question, I had already prepared for it and felt I had the right reply for it. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. 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 is married, and he and his wife enjoy the company of a son and a daughter. 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. I just had enough. He worked as a Crime Scene Detective for six years prior to joining Homicide two years ago. As Staff Page Only, Template: Where did he move? The cold blooded sickness of himand others mind youblows your mind. Working in homicide, he fully devotes himself to the singular cause of justice for the victim and their families. They made the process very easy and I think the hiring manager had a feeling I would be right. I was assigned to the Uniform Division North midnight patrol shift. Matt: Yes sir. Originally from Harper Woods, Michigan, Det. 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. Patience is also a big contributor to being a good interviewer. Solving difficult or challenging cases and seeing the end result makes me proud.. Before joining Homicide in 2011, he worked extensively in many different units including Patrol, Narcotics, Burglary, Robbery, and SWAT. 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. After college, he joined the Tulsa Police Department in 1982. He now works in Patrol Riverside Division of Tulsa PD. 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. 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.. 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. A former member of the Fugitive Task Force, Det. It's a 2 way street. Justin Ritter was promoted to Corporal before leaving Homicide in February 2019. Its just weve got to get to that point where we can talk to the citizens.. The bad side of humanity. A great lesson for those out there thinking of a career transition. Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayor's Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday, August 14th, 2018. To put their trust in me. ShaynnaSims was initially freed in late 2021 based on the U.S. Supreme Courts July 2020 McGirt ruling. }); Get the latest on new episodes, bonus content, exclusive articles and more. 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. One of the dad's came up to me and was telling me how much he loved the show and what not. He met his wife, Nicole, while he was a strength coach for the Colorado Rockies. This button displays the currently selected search type. She enjoys closing cases and helping to offer some closure to the victims families. He later joined Homicide to work with Sgt. Not that Tulsa had a problem solving homicide cases before the national television spotlight arrived. Sowhy did he hire a guy with no sales experience? Two of his sons work in law enforcement and his third son works as an assistant baseball coach at a university. I believe it was my calling. He strives to seek justices for families, even in this challenging career choice. He has always had a will to protect. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? Mark Kennedy has been married for 27 years and has a 21-year-old son. Set as Default Template That was weird to be recognized and treated like a television star whenever I went for groceries. Gatwood enjoys fishing, hunting, riding his ATV, and spending time with his three daughters, one son, and grandchildren. He became an investigator to bring justice to victims and their families. Homicide Detective Tulsa Police Department 2004 - Sep 201612 years After I completed the academy and field training. In late June 2016 I was backpacking in New Mexico when it hit me. Sgt. Guy killed his own brother. 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 Walker handed him a flag to mark the spot at the tipsters discretion. I was focused on looking outside of the force when I came home. Watch Detective Frazier on the job in episodes of "The First 48.". He enjoys a round or two of golf in his off time to relieve the stresses of the job./p>. I dont stop thinking about the case until it is finished.. I often wonder what would motivate someone to do so? Learn more in our Cookie Policy. Matt Frazier. Gatwood received a Medal of Valor for an act of Outstanding Bravery while working as a uniform patrol officer. Matt Frazier was a star on the court during his time as a Trojan and earned himself a college basketball scholarship. Maybe tied for number 1. 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. Spending time with his wife and two children helps him cope with the stress of the job. event.preventDefault(); We as homicide detectives are the voice of the victim and I wanted to be that voice. During a game, he wrote his name and phone number on a baseball and threw it to Nicole in the stands. Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. 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. There definitely was an epiphany to how it came to be. Me: It goes to show that skills are transferable, you just have to look for that symmetry when contemplating a change of industries. 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. Self: The First 48. Det. It wasnt case-breaking, but it was communication-breaking. In my business I talk . The jury found that the Tulsa County jail's private medical provider care at the time violated the civil rights of inmate Gwendolyn Young. Map of Jenks High School and Freshman Academy, Transcript Requests/Graduation Verification. - Maj. Jacob Fuchs (USAF), Where Are They Now? He also enjoys piloting small aircrafts. I knew her immediate reaction would be shock but I knew she would eventually be OK with it. Sales to me in the corporate world wasn't any different. Although this was a big one, she again just said she was there for me. 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! 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