A common refrain for him is that police must win the 6-year-olds.. We as homicide detectives are the voice of the victim and I wanted to be that voice. Matt: Thank you Mark, I hope it helps. I tell you though, when he hit me with "why should I hire a guy with no sales experience?" I think having more officers would open up more resources which would allow us to be proactive as opposed to being reactive. Lieutenant Brandon Watkins joined the Tulsa Police Department in July 1997. The cold blooded sickness of himand others mind youblows your mind. There definitely was an epiphany to how it came to be. Frazier: I wanted to make a difference. - Maj. Jacob Fuchs (USAF), Where Are They Now? 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. Since then, Stryker has hired 3 or 4 others from the force. He and his wife Nicole have two boys, Bryce (12), and Cooper (10). You can't be halfway committed, you have to make that decision and be open to the possibilities of what may come. Where Are They Now? Dave Walker was born in Aurora, Colorado and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. 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 (***) ***-**** 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. 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: In the 12 years I was with the police force I worked various units: Drugs, Gangs, Robbery and lastly homicide. In a homicide the victim cant speak. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Eileta and James Creekpaum listen to Tulsa Police Sgt. He enjoys his new pursuits and has more time with his family. 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. Low around 36. are spawning children whom police need to reach. Originally from Harper Woods, Michigan, Det. Mark Kennedy has been married for 27 years and has a 21-year-old son. Before his career in law enforcement, Det. Michael Zenoni joined Tulsa PD in 1981 before he moved to Homicide in 1999. Matt: It's the old saying of "it's not necessarily WHAT you know, but WHO you know.". New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. In late June 2016 I was backpacking in New Mexico when it hit me. Professionally I will keep plugging along and take my cases as they come, work hard, and hopefully make a difference in this community. Me: Thanks again - now let's get on to the down and dirty on all those police units you worked with! Merritt had an uncanny knack for catching killers. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The jury found that the Tulsa County jail's private medical provider care at the time violated the civil rights of inmate Gwendolyn Young. The bad side of humanity. I'm in journalism to help make this community, state, country and, ultimately, world a better place. Guy killed his own brother. It's a 2 way street. Maybe tied for number 1. I've seen some deplorable episodes on the TV show that you were involved in. Now I didn't know Stryker but I start chatting with him about it and agree to meet with their team. Since then, he and his wife have shared a love for the game of baseball. ShaynnaSims was initially freed in late 2021 based on the U.S. Supreme Courts July 2020 McGirt ruling. Matt: Yes. question, I had already prepared for it and felt I had the right reply for it. To cope with the stress of the job, Baumann runs marathons and enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children. He also enjoys piloting small aircrafts. Det. He loves working in Homicide because every investigation is unique. Det. Matt: (laughing) Absolutely feeling anxious about it. Det. Kennedy is the recipient of numerous awards, including two Medals of Valor. Two of his sons work in law enforcement and his third son works as an assistant baseball coach at a university. He finds the satisfaction of getting a killer off the street helps him push through the challenges of the job. Reggie Warren joined Tulsa Police Department in 1996. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? No Staff Template Matt: Yes sir. And it just hit me: I didn't want to deal with the trash anymore. As Staff Page Only We work together as a team and put our egos aside to get the job done. As for the crime rate, obviously more officers would help. I just knew that it was not the with police force. The 36-year Tulsa police veterans final day before retirement is Aug. 31. When hes not solving cases, McCoy enjoys rooting for the Kansas City Royals and Nebraska Cornhuskers. Robbery a pretty close second. When hes not working, Schilling likes to spend time in the outdoors with his family. Matt: Number 1 was the drug unit. We were on a week long trip trekking through the mountains of New Mexico. Walker still isnt certain what his future entails once he enters retirement. Spending time with his wife and two children helps him cope with the stress of the job. Dianna Baumann retired from Tulsa Police Department in May 2017. An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. As a police officer I could make a difference in our community. 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. Me: Did Homicide maybe be the tipping point though? Set as Default Template Family gives you perspective. He and his wife have raised three sons. Frazier: Building rapport is a big part of interviews. Sgt. Bad people doing bad things. He said police must educate children to wave and not run when an officer drives by. And we have to learn to wave back, Walker said. A statement that covers both my current and old job! Hes a 14-year-veteran of the Tulsa Police Department. In some regards, because The First 48 is here, we do a lot better work, Walker said. Walker explained he wouldnt go over to the flag until the man walked away. 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. What does it take to be a skilled interrogator and get people to tell the truth? He was gunned down in broad daylight because he wanted his things back. Before being selected to join the Homicide Unit, he worked several other units of TPD, such as Gang, Sex Crimes and Robbery. He says, Homicide is more of a lifestyle as opposed to a job.. He and his wife enjoy their four dogs as well. Frazier loves the outdoors and enjoys mountain biking, road cycling and backpacking with friends and family. Was there one particular person at JHS who inspired you or made a lasting impact in your life? Det. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. } There was a problem saving your notification. Trash is trash in any unit. 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. They helped me develop a work ethic to make me successful on the court and off the court. Part of his drive comes from the desire to see the good guys win. What, if anything, can be done to reduce the crime rate and murder rate in Tulsa? Matt Frazier. He was also part of the Special Operation Team (SWAT) for twelve years, and worked in Burglary for one year. Why Matt? I see it all the time. 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. And that's pretty much how she handled it. His interest in homicide came from a high profile case he saw in the news when he was young. Dave Walker, his long time friend and colleague since the mid-90s. A former member of the Fugitive Task Force, Det. Learn more in our Cookie Policy. The unit under Walker is credited with a clearance rate of 98 percent. Walker has served as lead homicide detective since 2011. Jeff Gatwood has always enjoyed helping people, which led him to a career in law enforcement for the past 27 years. document.querySelector("#bioModal .bio-section").innerHTML = bio; I was assigned to the Uniform Division North midnight patrol shift. Frazier: Coach Scott Padek and the rest of the basketball coaching staff made a huge impression on my life. Although this was a big one, she again just said she was there for me. Consequently what theyre seeing is were solving all of these cases.. What does the future hold for you both personally and professionally? Q&A With Notable Jenks' Grads. Detective Matt Frazier left the department for "greener pastures," according to Walker. 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 Det. Me: So not even a thought to go back to one of those units? Matt Frazier pictured with his wife Nicole and sons, Bryce, and Cooper. Calhoun likes to spend time with friends and family, working out or cheering on all of Houstons professional sports teams. Matt has been featured several times on the hit television series The First 48 on A&E. 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. Frazier: My fondest memories of Jenks are playing in the Frank Herald Gym. 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. Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayor's Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday, August 14th, 2018. Display: In November 2021, McCoy left Homicide and Tulsa PD to become a Crime and Intelligence Analyst. He met his wife, Nicole, while he was a strength coach for the Colorado Rockies. What are your fondest memories of attending Jenks High School? W.D. 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. I want to raise my children to be successful contributing members of society. If we all had to work each case as one person our solve rate would take a huge dive. Any final thoughts? People will talk to you. Sgt. 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. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. Outside of work, Det. Not that Tulsa had a problem solving homicide cases before the national television spotlight arrived. While working in Child Crisis, Detective Baumann received a Chiefs award for a multi-victim sexual abuse investigation. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Was it in the same sphere of policing? Det. The Homicide Unit annually touted high solve rates. Weather forecast provided by weather.gov. 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. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 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. How do you feel about yourself and the Tulsa Police Department being portrayed on a show like the First 48? A great lesson for those out there thinking of a career transition. 2023, A&E Television Networks, LLC. He is married, and he and his wife enjoy the company of a son and a daughter. 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. McCoys interest in joining the Police Department began through a childhood friend, whose father was a Trooper and took them on ride-a-longs. They know who the culprit is because of tipsters, even if they dont have the evidence yet to draw criminal charges. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal"; document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal modal-show"; The First 48 is television's premier true-crime series. They made the process very easy and I think the hiring manager had a feeling I would be right. 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. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? Were there because something bad has happened, and they know it. Me: Great segue to your arrival home and telling your wife that you were done with the force. How challenging are those aspects of your job and how do you stay positive? Walker says that even. I didn't want to tell family members that their loved ones are dead anymore. Frazier: I take this one day at a time. I just had enough. 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. Tulsa is a pretty doggone good place to be, Walker said. Walker said community and spiritual leaders have done well to help foster communication and restraint in trying situations. It wasnt case-breaking, but it was communication-breaking. Matt: None. 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. Matt: Yes sir. Hes teaching several 4- and 5-year-olds baseball skills a couple of times a week. Working in homicide, he fully devotes himself to the singular cause of justice for the victim and their families. In Ritters free time, he enjoys doing yard work, working out and riding mountain bikes and road bikes. 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. I didn't want it for the next 30 years. What separates a homicide detective who gets results and solves cases from one who doesnt? 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. 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. Website Navigation Baumann was born and raised in Tulsa. Walker handed him a flag to mark the spot at the tipsters discretion. Outside candidates. After attending Oral Roberts University on a basketball scholarship, Matt worked as a spring training strength and conditioning coach for the Colorado Rockies. The show does accurately portray what goes into a homicide case, or at least as much as they can fit into an hour. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Detective John Brown is a native of Beggs, Oklahoma. It was senseless and it changed a lot of lives. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. A native of Houston, Texas, and proud Chickasaw Indian, Lt. Chase Calhoun has been in law enforcement for 10 years. I was always selling something in every unit that I worked for. In schools, students have told Walker their first reaction is to run when an officer shows up in their neighborhood. They taught me that nothing in life will be free or easy. Matt Frazier was a star on the court during his time as a Trojan and earned himself a college basketball scholarship. Were you practicing your pitch to her? Det. 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 was focused on looking outside of the force when I came home. Map of Jenks High School and Freshman Academy, Transcript Requests/Graduation Verification. In my business I talk . Self: The First 48. In the Gang unit, I had to sell myself that I was a Gangbanger. 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. Standing in a secluded north Tulsa backyard, Sgt. That was late June 2016 and 3 months later I would be at Styker starting a new career as a sales executive. 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 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. During a game, he wrote his name and phone number on a baseball and threw it to Nicole in the stands. That was weird to be recognized and treated like a television star whenever I went for groceries. You can update your choices at any time in your settings. He later joined Homicide to work with Sgt. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Matt: A bit. Rydens interest in law enforcement grew after his first college criminal justice class. I thought about it, and 3 months later I was somewhere else. Detective Rob McCoy joined Tulsa PD in July 1997. 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. Matt Frazier: (laughs) Yeah, TV star. 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! He enjoys a round or two of golf in his off time to relieve the stresses of the job./p>. Frazier: As far as the murder rate goes, we hover around the average of 58-60 murders per year. Me: Wow. Help. 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. On a high level - I was persuading people, strangers sometimes, to put their trust in me. The popular A&E program follows police homicide detectives as they investigate killings, with Walker and other regulars gaining notoriety and trust. Frazier: It has been really fun working with the show. 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 The ability to talk to anyone - children, men, women, rich, poor, hard, soft - is huge as well. The first Q&A is with Matt Frazier, a 1998 Jenks grad and a homicide detective for the Tulsa Police Department. 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