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. There was a problem saving your notification. What was the trigger to even start to contemplate such a move? We were on a week long trip trekking through the mountains of New Mexico. He was also part of the Special Operation Team (SWAT) for twelve years, and worked in Burglary for one year. A great lesson for those out there thinking of a career transition. Bad people doing bad things. In 1994 Detective Brown received of a Medal of Valor for an act of outstanding bravery while working as an undercover investigator in VICE. Me: In the 12 years, what was your favorite unit of the police force you worked with? IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. The show does accurately portray what goes into a homicide case, or at least as much as they can fit into an hour. 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. Trash is trash in any unit. Det. Most murders are committed by someone who knows the victim. Det. I didn't want to tell family members that their loved ones are dead anymore. Spending time with his wife and two children helps him cope with the stress of the job. Before being selected to join the Homicide Unit, he worked several other units of TPD, such as Gang, Sex Crimes and Robbery. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Guy killed his own brother. He is married, and he and his wife enjoy the company of a son and a daughter. He played hockey and baseball for many years and now still enjoys watching sports to relax. Why Matt? Matt: Maybe for a millisecond right after the epiphany on that trip in June but again, having to deal with trash. Det. The jury found that the Tulsa County jail's private medical provider care at the time violated the civil rights of inmate Gwendolyn Young. In some regards, because The First 48 is here, we do a lot better work, Walker said. Updated: Jul. He worked as a Crime Scene Detective for six years prior to joining Homicide two years ago. He was gunned down in broad daylight because he wanted his things back. During a game, he wrote his name and phone number on a baseball and threw it to Nicole in the stands. He enjoys a round or two of golf in his off time to relieve the stresses of the job./p>. Was there one particular person at JHS who inspired you or made a lasting impact in your life? It was senseless and it changed a lot of lives. Part of his drive comes from the desire to see the good guys win. 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. With the Drug unit, I had to persuade people to sell me drugs. 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. You had NO sales experience. So you agree to go meet with them. document.querySelector("#bioModal .bio-section").innerHTML = bio; In 12 years of law enforcement, he has worked as a narcotics investigator, conducted thousands of undercover operations, and spent time investigating bank robberies. Matt: Nope. Sgt. In 1995, Det. He became an investigator to bring justice to victims and their families. In the Gang unit, I had to sell myself that I was a Gangbanger. I was always selling something in every unit that I worked for. Outside candidates. 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. He and his wife enjoy their four dogs as well. Working in homicide, he fully devotes himself to the singular cause of justice for the victim and their families. 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 He thrives on the challenges that come with the job. He finds parallels in coaching sports and managing a squad as he continues to lead this group of dedicated men and women of homicide. Lieutenant Brandon Watkins joined the Tulsa Police Department in July 1997. 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. Me: Right place, right time for sure. Me: Great segue to your arrival home and telling your wife that you were done with the force. There definitely was an epiphany to how it came to be. How did it come so fast? 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 (***) ***-**** Display: Det. Did he move numerous times since leaving in 2016? You have to use your skills and knowledge to solve that crime and ultimately speak for the victim in the end. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Sergeant Nathan Schilling now lives on a farm just outside of Tulsa with his wife and three kids. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Does the show do a good job of capturing what actually occurs in an investigation? Taking an inventory so to speak. He later joined Homicide to work with Sgt. Schilling was promoted to Sergeant in October 2019. 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. 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. By that he means police must impart on youngsters a better understanding of who police are and what they do. Matt: Yes, but the manager you are meeting has to recognize that too. Were there because something bad has happened, and they know it. He loves working in Homicide because every investigation is unique. In August 2019, he achieved a career dream by joining Tulsa Homicide Unit. The popular A&E program follows police homicide detectives as they investigate killings, with Walker and other regulars gaining notoriety and trust. No Staff Template Me: Did you have any thought of what industry you would move to in those first couple of months after deciding to leave? Its just weve got to get to that point where we can talk to the citizens.. He spends his down time doing woodwork, working out and spending time with his family. Dave Walker with Micheal Turner during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. I wanted to have a hand in giving my children and everyone else in the community a safer place to grow and succeed. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Warren believes in leaving work at work, and does not bring it home with him. Baumann was born and raised in Tulsa. After attending Oral Roberts University on a basketball scholarship, Matt worked as a spring training strength and conditioning coach for the Colorado Rockies. Q&A With Notable Jenks' Grads. That particular letter stands out because it reminds me of why we really do this job. Tulsa is a pretty doggone good place to be, Walker said. var bio = liElement[0] ? You can't be halfway committed, you have to make that decision and be open to the possibilities of what may come. Are there any particular cases or moments which stand out in your mind? Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. When you were with.. (to be continued if you all want. That was the trigger point that you asked for. It is rare for a random murder to occur. On September 26, 2016 Detective Frazier decided to step away from the Tulsa Police Department to pursue another opportunity outside of law enforcement. He said Tulsa can help teach its ways to troubled communities that havent been as fortunate. He noted that the city didnt burn after the controversial police killing of unarmed Terence Crutcher in 2016. Patience is also a big contributor to being a good interviewer. (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). Theyve seen us. I was assigned to the Uniform Division North midnight patrol shift. 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 Calhoun was drawn to the police department because he finds the work extremely challenging, yet rewarding. They helped me develop a work ethic to make me successful on the court and off the court. 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. Walker in part credited the visibility and transparency offered by The First 48 as a key component encouraging witnesses to speak up in Tulsa. Consequently what theyre seeing is were solving all of these cases.. - Maj. Jacob Fuchs (USAF), Where Are They Now? A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Kennedy is the recipient of numerous awards, including two Medals of Valor. You can update your choices at any time in your settings. Det. I think that if I can do that I have succeeded. In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He has always had a will to protect. And he did, Walker said. Calhoun likes to spend time with friends and family, working out or cheering on all of Houstons professional sports teams. 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. Mark Kennedy has been with Tulsa Homicide since 2006. 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. I didn't want it for the next 30 years. When hes not working, Schilling likes to spend time in the outdoors with his family. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? Justin Ritter was promoted to Corporal before leaving Homicide in February 2019. Why did you want to work inthe homicide department? Solving difficult or challenging cases and seeing the end result makes me proud.. Website Navigation A common refrain for him is that police must win the 6-year-olds.. Ryden appreciates the community he serves and wants to find justice for the family of the victims. Reggie Warren joined Tulsa Police Department in 1996. Being the son of a California Highway Patrolman, Det. Help. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Eileta and James Creekpaum listen to Tulsa Police Sgt. Self: The First 48. The First 48 is television's premier true-crime series. Walker still isnt certain what his future entails once he enters retirement. 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. Det. Website Navigation Maybe tied for number 1. Originally from Harper Woods, Michigan, Det. 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. Frazier: Building rapport is a big part of interviews. He joined the Tulsa Police Department in 1989, and worked in Burglary, Robbery, Patrol and the Special Investigations Division before joining Homicide in 2012. Brown was inspired to become a police officer by his brother. Dianna Baumann retired from Tulsa Police Department in May 2017. All Rights Reserved. Me: So here we are June 2016 and your linkedin says September 2016 you starting with Styker. Frazier: As far as the murder rate goes, we hover around the average of 58-60 murders per year. W.D. - Q&A's With Notable Jenks Grads, Where Are They Now? Me: You didn't consider moving to another division? What separates a homicide detective who gets results and solves cases from one who doesnt? Theyve seen us work and do good things. 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. 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. Homicide Detective Tulsa Police Department 2004 - Sep 201612 years After I completed the academy and field training. Matt: It's the old saying of "it's not necessarily WHAT you know, but WHO you know.". Default Staff Template: Notebook_Blue Gatwood received a Medal of Valor for an act of Outstanding Bravery while working as a uniform patrol officer. The bad side of humanity. Were you practicing your pitch to her? Now I didn't know Stryker but I start chatting with him about it and agree to meet with their team. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? Frazier: When I arrive on any homicide scene I try to analyze everything I can see. 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 Frazier was a star on the court during his time as a Trojan and earned himself a college basketball scholarship. Gatwood enjoys fishing, hunting, riding his ATV, and spending time with his three daughters, one son, and grandchildren. 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. When hes not solving cases, McCoy enjoys rooting for the Kansas City Royals and Nebraska Cornhuskers. Tulsa Police Sgt. Jason White was drawn to law enforcement since he was a child. He also enjoys piloting small aircrafts. Frazier: I wanted to make a difference. Me: Did Homicide maybe be the tipping point though? I carry that work ethic with me today as a homicide detective. Walker says that even. What happened? Chance of precipitation is 80%. He wants to listen to concerns and collaborate on ideas to solve the communication divide in innovative fashions. Since then, Stryker has hired 3 or 4 others from the force. Me: It goes to show that skills are transferable, you just have to look for that symmetry when contemplating a change of industries. They are very easy to work with during our investigations. Dave Walker handed a tipster a small flag used to mark evidence and told the man to do what he needed to do. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal"; What was that interview like? 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. He also loves traveling with his wife Kathy. Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. 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. Retiring lead homicide detective credits 'The First 48' for helping Tulsans 'see us as people,' develop trust. Frazier: In police work there are always victims. Zenoni is married with two children. The cold blooded sickness of himand others mind youblows your mind. Switching industries is always a big task that requires enormous courage and faith to make that leap. He said lost generations whether due to poverty, drug addiction, lack of education, etc. She is the best. It did get old though. What does it take to be a skilled interrogator and get people to tell the truth? But in the past two or three years Walker said there isnt an unsolved homicide in which detectives are flummoxed by who did it. McCoy is a graduate of University of Central Missouri, and has a wife and two children. They know my name. It wasnt case-breaking, but it was communication-breaking. Me: Wow. 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 Detective Matt Frazier left the department for "greener pastures," according to Walker. Matt: None. He says, Homicide is more of a lifestyle as opposed to a job.. Det. As a police officer I could make a difference in our community. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal modal-show"; What does the future hold for you both personally and professionally? 2023, A&E Television Networks, LLC. To cope with the stress of the job, Baumann runs marathons and enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Well, it may seem to people that it was an easy transition for me. 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. Was it in the same sphere of policing? Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. I could empathize with people who have been through tragic or life altering experiences. Robbery a pretty close second. Walker handed him a flag to mark the spot at the tipsters discretion. It's a 2 way street. Walker follows up with the rhetorical question: Well, whats a cop going to think when you run? As Staff Page Only, Template: We work together as a team and put our egos aside to get the job done. Now he is a Lieutenant, overseeing officers on patrol in the Gilcrease Division, also known as GID. He also follows his daughters softball team as they compete across the country, juggles reading 4-5 books at a time, and cultivates the worlds finest cop mustache. Me: Good thinking. liElement[0].innerHTML : ""; question, I had already prepared for it and felt I had the right reply for it. And The First 48 portrays it.. Why did you decide to become a police officer? We as homicide detectives are the voice of the victim and I wanted to be that voice. 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. Hes a 14-year-veteran of the Tulsa Police Department. Weather forecast provided by weather.gov. 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. Map of Jenks High School and Freshman Academy, Transcript Requests/Graduation Verification. An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayor's Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday, August 14th, 2018. In November 2021, McCoy left Homicide and Tulsa PD to become a Crime and Intelligence Analyst. Thank you for reading). Family gives you perspective. He and his wife have raised three sons. Michael Zenoni retired from Tulsa Police Department in August 2019. function showModal(event, element) { I tell you though, when he hit me with "why should I hire a guy with no sales experience?" Standing in a secluded north Tulsa backyard, Sgt. Frazier: I take this one day at a time. Taking things home at night in homicide does not make for great dinner conversations. Frazier: It is not easy but I have a strong supportive family that understands what we as police officers go through. I see it all the time. To sell them that I WAS NOT a cop. In Ritters free time, he enjoys doing yard work, working out and riding mountain bikes and road bikes. I often wonder what would motivate someone to do so? How challenging are those aspects of your job and how do you stay positive? Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. She always was supportive and said she would be by my side all the years we were together in anything 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. Me: So not even a thought to go back to one of those units? Professionally I will keep plugging along and take my cases as they come, work hard, and hopefully make a difference in this community. Michael Zenoni joined Tulsa PD in 1981 before he moved to Homicide in 1999. Sometimes it comes down to what you can trust in your gut and how you read people. You have permission to edit this article. I've seen some deplorable episodes on the TV show that you were involved in. Walker explained he wouldnt go over to the flag until the man walked away. Matt has been featured several times on the hit television series The First 48 on A&E. He and his wife Nicole have two boys, Bryce (12), and Cooper (10). I dont stop thinking about the case until it is finished.. He finds the satisfaction of getting a killer off the street helps him push through the challenges of the job. The unit under Walker is credited with a clearance rate of 98 percent. To put their trust in me. 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. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Two of his sons work in law enforcement and his third son works as an assistant baseball coach at a university. What are your fondest memories of attending Jenks High School? Sowhy did he hire a guy with no sales experience? 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. He feels fortunate to be working in police work, requiring constant self-asssessment that one doesnt experience in other jobs. 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. Same principles applied. Matt: A bit. Frazier: I was assigned a case where the victim was shot and killed for trying to recover some stolen property. Me: Yes! On a high level - I was persuading people, strangers sometimes, to put their trust in me. Detective Rob McCoy joined Tulsa PD in July 1997. Matt: Number 1 was the drug unit. Matt: (laughing) Absolutely feeling anxious about it. 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. People will talk to you. 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. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. How do you feel about yourself and the Tulsa Police Department being portrayed on a show like the First 48? Matt: Yes. 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. Matt: Yes sir. Sgt. I just had enough. Before joining Homicide in 2011, he worked extensively in many different units including Patrol, Narcotics, Burglary, Robbery, and SWAT. 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 believe it was my calling. He strives to seek justices for families, even in this challenging career choice. So, the Tulsa Police Department only has nine full time homicide detectives. A proud father of two, Frazier spends much of his free time at his childrens sporting events. Watch Detective Frazier on the job in episodes of "The First 48.". document.getElementById("closeModal").addEventListener("click", function(event) { Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). They made the process very easy and I think the hiring manager had a feeling I would be right. Walker said community and spiritual leaders have done well to help foster communication and restraint in trying situations. 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. 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. 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. Frazier loves the outdoors and enjoys mountain biking, road cycling and backpacking with friends and family. 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. Det. Below is my conversation with Matt about his switch from Homicide Detective - on a hit TV show don't forget - to top Sale Executive for the last 4 years with Styker: Me: Matt, thanks for chatting with me. In 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. var liElement = element.parentElement.parentElement.getElementsByClassName("bio"); In my business I talk . series will feature a Q&A with a notable Jenks graduate. Walker has served as lead homicide detective since 2011. 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. Often before a game he would talk to the officers at the stadium about what it was like to be a police officer. } Were you nervous? are spawning children whom police need to reach. Dave Walker, his long time friend and colleague since the mid-90s. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. event.preventDefault(); Mark Kennedy has been married for 27 years and has a 21-year-old son. I want to raise my children to be successful contributing members of society. The tipster beckoned Walker pssst to follow him out of sight. ShaynnaSims was initially freed in late 2021 based on the U.S. Supreme Courts July 2020 McGirt ruling. Matthew Frazier is a Regional Sales Manager at Stryker based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I. I like the fact that what I did for a brief time in my life will be forever saved. Matthew Frazier played basketball at Oral Robert University. You have to deal with death, loss, and tragedy. 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