Matt: Yes sir. Default Staff Template: Notebook_Blue 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.. We as homicide detectives are the voice of the victim and I wanted to be that voice. Walker still isnt certain what his future entails once he enters retirement. Does the show do a good job of capturing what actually occurs in an investigation? I could empathize with people who have been through tragic or life altering experiences. How do you feel about yourself and the Tulsa Police Department being portrayed on a show like the First 48? Calhoun was promoted to Lieutenant in August 2020. I. In 12 years of law enforcement, he has worked as a narcotics investigator, conducted thousands of undercover operations, and spent time investigating bank robberies. I just had enough. The popular A&E program follows police homicide detectives as they investigate killings, with Walker and other regulars gaining notoriety and trust. Matt Frazier: (laughs) Yeah, TV star. An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. He thrives on the challenges that come with the job. Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayor's Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday, August 14th, 2018. Justin Ritter was promoted to Corporal before leaving Homicide in February 2019. A native of Houston, Texas, and proud Chickasaw Indian, Lt. Chase Calhoun has been in law enforcement for 10 years. What was that interview like? As Staff Page Only The first Q&A is with Matt Frazier, a 1998 Jenks grad and a homicide detective for the Tulsa Police Department. Spending time with his wife and two children helps him cope with the stress of the job. Michael Zenoni joined Tulsa PD in 1981 before he moved to Homicide in 1999. 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. Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. Det. I think having more officers would open up more resources which would allow us to be proactive as opposed to being reactive. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Jim Inhofe looks back on his career: 'I really wanted to make a difference, and I did', State superintendent questions whether Oklahoma students should attend state colleges and universities, 'They don't make them like her anymore': Historic 1914 bungalow in The Heights restored with love, Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years, Bed Bath & Beyond to close two stores in Tulsa, In a van outside OUs Lloyd Noble Center, Doc Sadler lives out another season in 45 years of coaching, Gov. Me: Right place, right time for sure. I'm in journalism to help make this community, state, country and, ultimately, world a better place. And it just hit me: I didn't want to deal with the trash anymore. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? Any final thoughts? You can cancel at any time. A great lesson for those out there thinking of a career transition. In schools, students have told Walker their first reaction is to run when an officer shows up in their neighborhood. He also enjoys piloting small aircrafts. To cope with the stress of the job, Baumann runs marathons and enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children. He has always had a will to protect. There was a problem saving your notification. Thank you for reading). 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. He enjoys his new pursuits and has more time with his family. Me: It goes to show that skills are transferable, you just have to look for that symmetry when contemplating a change of industries. Matt: None. I like the fact that what I did for a brief time in my life will be forever saved. Matt: Nope. High near 65. In the Gang unit, I had to sell myself that I was a Gangbanger. Me: Great segue to your arrival home and telling your wife that you were done with the force. Det. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. 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. Matt: Yes. A proud father of two, Frazier spends much of his free time at his childrens sporting events. So, the Tulsa Police Department only has nine full time homicide detectives. Walker said community and spiritual leaders have done well to help foster communication and restraint in trying situations. Me: Did you have any thought of what industry you would move to in those first couple of months after deciding to leave? I've seen some deplorable episodes on the TV show that you were involved in. 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. 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. What was the trigger to even start to contemplate such a move? - Maj. Jacob Fuchs (USAF), Where Are They Now? Frazier: It has been really fun working with the show. 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. One of the dad's came up to me and was telling me how much he loved the show and what not. Det. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 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. That was the trigger point that you asked for. He wants to listen to concerns and collaborate on ideas to solve the communication divide in innovative fashions. 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. Theyve seen us. Frazier: My fondest memories of Jenks are playing in the Frank Herald Gym. 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. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Eileta and James Creekpaum listen to Tulsa Police Sgt. 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. Dave Walker addresses a group during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. Me: Thanks again - now let's get on to the down and dirty on all those police units you worked with! Are there any particular cases or moments which stand out in your mind? They know my name. Robbery a pretty close second. 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 So you agree to go meet with them. Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. 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. In a homicide the victim cant speak. Its just weve got to get to that point where we can talk to the citizens.. series will feature a Q&A with a notable Jenks graduate. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. But he couldnt be seen with the detective. Matthew Frazier is a Regional Sales Manager at Stryker based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He and his wife Nicole have two boys, Bryce (12), and Cooper (10). You have to use your skills and knowledge to solve that crime and ultimately speak for the victim in the end. And that's pretty much how she handled it. I was always selling something in every unit that I worked for. 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. He enjoys a round or two of golf in his off time to relieve the stresses of the job./p>. Outside candidates. You have to deal with death, loss, and tragedy. Often before a game he would talk to the officers at the stadium about what it was like to be a police officer. Well, it may seem to people that it was an easy transition for me. Chance of precipitation is 100%. 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. (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). There definitely was an epiphany to how it came to be. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Det. Were you practicing your pitch to her? That particular letter stands out because it reminds me of why we really do this job. Frazier: When I arrive on any homicide scene I try to analyze everything I can see. 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. While working in Child Crisis, Detective Baumann received a Chiefs award for a multi-victim sexual abuse investigation. Matt: Maybe for a millisecond right after the epiphany on that trip in June but again, having to deal with trash. 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. 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 handed a tipster a small flag used to mark evidence and told the man to do what he needed to do. 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 Set as Default Template Walker has served as lead homicide detective since 2011. Gatwood received a Medal of Valor for an act of Outstanding Bravery while working as a uniform patrol officer. 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 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. The Homicide Unit annually touted high solve rates. 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. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They 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. He finds the satisfaction of getting a killer off the street helps him push through the challenges of the job. He met his wife, Nicole, while he was a strength coach for the Colorado Rockies. Why Matt? He says, I love the freedom to chase down bad guys instead of being stuck at a desk all day.. Schilling was promoted to Sergeant in October 2019. Tulsa Police Sgt. 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 handed him a flag to mark the spot at the tipsters discretion. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. 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 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. Sometimes it comes down to what you can trust in your gut and how you read people. A statement that covers both my current and old job! Part of his drive comes from the desire to see the good guys win. In other types of crimes the victim provides information, identifies the suspect, and assists in the investigation. Det. liElement[0].innerHTML : ""; Lieutenant Brandon Watkins joined the Tulsa Police Department in July 1997. 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. You can't be halfway committed, you have to make that decision and be open to the possibilities of what may come. Me: In the 12 years, what was your favorite unit of the police force you worked with? Please subscribe to keep reading. McCoys interest in joining the Police Department began through a childhood friend, whose father was a Trooper and took them on ride-a-longs. Did he move numerous times since leaving in 2016? You had NO sales experience. He finds parallels in coaching sports and managing a squad as he continues to lead this group of dedicated men and women of homicide. W.D. He later joined Homicide to work with Sgt. I am a general assignment reporter who predominately writes about public health, public safety and justice reform. McCoy is a graduate of University of Central Missouri, and has a wife and two children. I often wonder what would motivate someone to do so? A common refrain for him is that police must win the 6-year-olds.. 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. On September 26, 2016 Detective Frazier decided to step away from the Tulsa Police Department to pursue another opportunity outside of law enforcement. I was assigned to the Uniform Division North midnight patrol shift. Frazier: Building rapport is a big part of interviews. He loves working in Homicide because every investigation is unique. Matt: Thank you Mark, I hope it helps. 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. 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. They made the process very easy and I think the hiring manager had a feeling I would be right. We were on a week long trip trekking through the mountains of New Mexico. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. Matt: Yes, I would say it probably helped it along. Frazier: It is not easy but I have a strong supportive family that understands what we as police officers go through. Watch Detective Frazier on the job in episodes of "The First 48.". New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. He says, Homicide is more of a lifestyle as opposed to a job.. I was focused on looking outside of the force when I came home. Website Navigation Detective Matt Frazier left the department for "greener pastures," according to Walker. 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. Ryden appreciates the community he serves and wants to find justice for the family of the victims. What, if anything, can be done to reduce the crime rate and murder rate in Tulsa? Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. 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! In late June 2016 I was backpacking in New Mexico when it hit me. Merritt had an uncanny knack for catching killers. Tulsa is a pretty doggone good place to be, Walker said. As Staff Page Only, Template: Calhoun likes to spend time with friends and family, working out or cheering on all of Houstons professional sports teams. Matt: Yes sir. What are your fondest memories of attending Jenks High School? Walker follows up with the rhetorical question: Well, whats a cop going to think when you run? I see it all the time. He was gunned down in broad daylight because he wanted his things back. Dave Walker with Micheal Turner during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. We work together as a team and put our egos aside to get the job done. Homicide Detective Tulsa Police Department 2004 - Sep 201612 years After I completed the academy and field training. Det. Set as Default Template Warren believes in leaving work at work, and does not bring it home with him. 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. What does it take to be a skilled interrogator and get people to tell the truth? In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. 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 (***) ***-**** That was weird to be recognized and treated like a television star whenever I went for groceries. } series will feature a Q&A with a notable Jenks graduate. 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. Matt Frazier. Frazier: I wanted to make a difference. She enjoys closing cases and helping to offer some closure to the victims families. By that he means police must impart on youngsters a better understanding of who police are and what they do. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. The show does accurately portray what goes into a homicide case, or at least as much as they can fit into an hour. It is rare for a random murder to occur. Michael Zenoni retired from Tulsa Police Department in August 2019. function showModal(event, element) { Since then, Stryker has hired 3 or 4 others from the force. Retiring lead homicide detective credits 'The First 48' for helping Tulsans 'see us as people,' develop trust. Det. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Me: Did Homicide maybe be the tipping point though? Dianna Baumann retired from Tulsa Police Department in May 2017. Brown was inspired to become a police officer by his brother. Trash is trash in any unit. I carry that work ethic with me today as a homicide detective. 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