detective matt frazier leaves tulsa pd

IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. He thrives on the challenges that come with the job. I was assigned to the Uniform Division North midnight patrol shift. Det. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? He said Tulsa can help teach its ways to troubled communities that havent been as fortunate. Det. 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. That maybe homicide was the problem? event.preventDefault(); Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? Display: It did get old though. After college, he joined the Tulsa Police Department in 1982. How did it come so fast? Matt: Thank you Mark, I hope it helps. Det. We were on a week long trip trekking through the mountains of New Mexico. On a high level - I was persuading people, strangers sometimes, to put their trust in me. Switching industries is always a big task that requires enormous courage and faith to make that leap. You can update your choices at any time in your settings. In the Gang unit, I had to sell myself that I was a Gangbanger. In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Baumann was born and raised in Tulsa. (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). Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Lieutenant Brandon Watkins joined the Tulsa Police Department in July 1997. Watch Detective Frazier on the job in episodes of "The First 48.". Frazier loves the outdoors and enjoys mountain biking, road cycling and backpacking with friends and family. You had NO sales experience. 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 1994 Detective Brown received of a Medal of Valor for an act of outstanding bravery while working as an undercover investigator in VICE. 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. 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. 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. It wasnt case-breaking, but it was communication-breaking. He and his wife enjoy their four dogs as well. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. What does the future hold for you both personally and professionally? Me: Great segue to your arrival home and telling your wife that you were done with the force. Matt: None. 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. liElement[0].innerHTML : ""; 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. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. var liElement = element.parentElement.parentElement.getElementsByClassName("bio"); Theyve seen us. Does the show do a good job of capturing what actually occurs in an investigation? Matt: Yes sir. Dave Walker with Micheal Turner during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. Outside of work, Det. Calhoun was drawn to the police department because he finds the work extremely challenging, yet rewarding. The cold blooded sickness of himand others mind youblows your mind. Rydens interest in law enforcement grew after his first college criminal justice class. He joined the Tulsa Police Department in 1989, and worked in Burglary, Robbery, Patrol and the Special Investigations Division before joining Homicide in 2012. As for the crime rate, obviously more officers would help. I carry that work ethic with me today as a homicide detective. That was the trigger point that you asked for. He was also part of the Special Operation Team (SWAT) for twelve years, and worked in Burglary for one year. Frazier: It is not easy but I have a strong supportive family that understands what we as police officers go through. Dianna Baumann retired from Tulsa Police Department in May 2017. Tulsa Police Sgt. Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Dave Walker, his long time friend and colleague since the mid-90s. I like the fact that what I did for a brief time in my life will be forever saved. To sell them that I WAS NOT a cop. Since then, Stryker has hired 3 or 4 others from the force. 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: Number 1 was the drug unit. Guy killed his own brother. I was always selling something in every unit that I worked for. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Michael Zenoni joined Tulsa PD in 1981 before he moved to Homicide in 1999. ShaynnaSims was initially freed in late 2021 based on the U.S. Supreme Courts July 2020 McGirt ruling. Before his career in law enforcement, Det. I'm in journalism to help make this community, state, country and, ultimately, world a better place. While working in Child Crisis, Detective Baumann received a Chiefs award for a multi-victim sexual abuse investigation. series will feature a Q&A with a notable Jenks graduate. To relieve the stress of work, Brown spends his free time with family, including his three children. Are there any particular cases or moments which stand out in your mind? Detective John Brown is a native of Beggs, Oklahoma. Retiring lead homicide detective credits 'The First 48' for helping Tulsans 'see us as people,' develop trust. An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. Matt Frazier: (laughs) Yeah, TV star. To put their trust in me. The first Q&A is with Matt Frazier, a 1998 Jenks grad and a homicide detective for the Tulsa Police Department. Low around 36. He wants to listen to concerns and collaborate on ideas to solve the communication divide in innovative fashions. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Me: Did you have any thought of what industry you would move to in those first couple of months after deciding to leave? Matt Frazier was a star on the court during his time as a Trojan and earned himself a college basketball scholarship. 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. Bad people doing bad things. I think having more officers would open up more resources which would allow us to be proactive as opposed to being reactive. 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. 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. 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. 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. Frazier: I was assigned a case where the victim was shot and killed for trying to recover some stolen property. 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. 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 (***) ***-**** Leatherman spends his free time traveling with his wife and three children and playing basketball to relax. Taking an inventory so to speak. Det. 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. Homicide Detective Tulsa Police Department 2004 - Sep 201612 years After I completed the academy and field training. No Staff Template Tulsa Police Sgt. Sgt. Family gives you perspective. He and his wife have raised three sons. In late June 2016 I was backpacking in New Mexico when it hit me. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal modal-show"; 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've seen some deplorable episodes on the TV show that you were involved in. He said lost generations whether due to poverty, drug addiction, lack of education, etc. Its just weve got to get to that point where we can talk to the citizens.. Frazier: Coach Scott Padek and the rest of the basketball coaching staff made a huge impression on my life. I want to raise my children to be successful contributing members of society. How challenging are those aspects of your job and how do you stay positive? But he couldnt be seen with the detective. You have to use your skills and knowledge to solve that crime and ultimately speak for the victim in the end. I see it all the time. In 1995, Det. He later joined Homicide to work with Sgt. The show does accurately portray what goes into a homicide case, or at least as much as they can fit into an hour. document.getElementById("closeModal").addEventListener("click", function(event) { Mark Kennedy has been with Tulsa Homicide since 2006. He enjoys his new pursuits and has more time with his family. Matt: Maybe for a millisecond right after the epiphany on that trip in June but again, having to deal with trash. Matthew Frazier played basketball at Oral Robert University. There definitely was an epiphany to how it came to be. Spending time with his wife and two children helps him cope with the stress of the job. He and his wife Nicole have two boys, Bryce (12), and Cooper (10). 15+ years in Start-up Recruitment. This button displays the currently selected search type. Walker said community and spiritual leaders have done well to help foster communication and restraint in trying situations. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. I. The Homicide Unit annually touted high solve rates. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Me: Yes! I often wonder what would motivate someone to do so? Where Are They Now? They know my name. Before joining Homicide in 2011, he worked extensively in many different units including Patrol, Narcotics, Burglary, Robbery, and SWAT. Frazier: I take this one day at a time. Originally from Harper Woods, Michigan, Det. Learn more in our Cookie Policy. Where did he move? Its really satisfying and exciting when it all comes together and an arrest is made. 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. Det. Sergeant Schilling likes the challenges of homicide work and enjoys the payoff of seeing criminals brought to justice. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Sometimes it comes down to what you can trust in your gut and how you read people. 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! The First 48 is television's premier true-crime series. Walker in part credited the visibility and transparency offered by The First 48 as a key component encouraging witnesses to speak up in Tulsa. Me: Good thinking. And he did, Walker said. event.preventDefault(); That was late June 2016 and 3 months later I would be at Styker starting a new career as a sales executive. I could empathize with people who have been through tragic or life altering experiences. Zenoni is married with two children. So, the Tulsa Police Department only has nine full time homicide detectives. 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. Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. The tipster beckoned Walker pssst to follow him out of sight. Being the son of a California Highway Patrolman, Det. I was focused on looking outside of the force when I came home. 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. After attending Oral Roberts University on a basketball scholarship, Matt worked as a spring training strength and conditioning coach for the Colorado Rockies. It was senseless and it changed a lot of lives. Me: You didn't consider moving to another division? 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. Jeff Gatwood has always enjoyed helping people, which led him to a career in law enforcement for the past 27 years. Why Matt? series will feature a Q&A with a notable Jenks graduate. 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. He also loves traveling with his wife Kathy. Solving difficult or challenging cases and seeing the end result makes me proud.. 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. Self: The First 48. Dave Walker addresses a group during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. Describe what it is like to start a case and slowly put the pieces together? Frazier: As far as the murder rate goes, we hover around the average of 58-60 murders per year. The popular A&E program follows police homicide detectives as they investigate killings, with Walker and other regulars gaining notoriety and trust. When hes not solving cases, McCoy enjoys rooting for the Kansas City Royals and Nebraska Cornhuskers. 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. And that's pretty much how she handled it. Justin Ritter was promoted to Corporal before leaving Homicide in February 2019. Often before a game he would talk to the officers at the stadium about what it was like to be a police officer. In a homicide the victim cant speak. Matt: It's the old saying of "it's not necessarily WHAT you know, but WHO you know.". Frazier: My fondest memories of Jenks are playing in the Frank Herald Gym. Matt: (laughing) Absolutely feeling anxious about it. Matt Frazier pictured with his wife Nicole and sons, Bryce, and Cooper. With the Drug unit, I had to persuade people to sell me drugs. Calhoun likes to spend time with friends and family, working out or cheering on all of Houstons professional sports teams. He and his wife now spend time giving back to the community of Tulsa. Warren believes in leaving work at work, and does not bring it home with him. 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. 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. I just had enough. Dave Walker was born in Aurora, Colorado and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. 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. Reggie Warren joined Tulsa Police Department in 1996. Well, it may seem to people that it was an easy transition for me. He loves working in Homicide because every investigation is unique. An Oklahoma native, Ronnie Leatherman spent eight years working in Narcotics before transferring to Homicide. As Staff Page Only Professionally I will keep plugging along and take my cases as they come, work hard, and hopefully make a difference in this community. We work together as a team and put our egos aside to get the job done. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. 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. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. In November 2021, McCoy left Homicide and Tulsa PD to become a Crime and Intelligence Analyst. Same principles applied. Website Navigation Ryden appreciates the community he serves and wants to find justice for the family of the victims. 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. Schilling was promoted to Sergeant in October 2019. 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. Why did you decide to become a police officer? Hes teaching several 4- and 5-year-olds baseball skills a couple of times a week. He spends his down time doing woodwork, working out and spending time with his family. Matt: Yes, I would say it probably helped it along. That was weird to be recognized and treated like a television star whenever I went for groceries. I believe it was my calling. He strives to seek justices for families, even in this challenging career choice. A statement that covers both my current and old job! Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Why did you want to work inthe homicide department? Since then, he and his wife have shared a love for the game of baseball. Frazier: It has been really fun working with the show. 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.. Weather forecast provided by weather.gov. He became an investigator to bring justice to victims and their families. They helped me develop a work ethic to make me successful on the court and off the court. Walker handed him a flag to mark the spot at the tipsters discretion. Were you practicing your pitch to her? He noted that the city didnt burn after the controversial police killing of unarmed Terence Crutcher in 2016. He said police must educate children to wave and not run when an officer drives by. 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. Maybe tied for number 1. I think that if I can do that I have succeeded. Were you dreading the conversation? He finds the satisfaction of getting a killer off the street helps him push through the challenges of the job. Walker believes that family is very important to an investigator. Matt: I'm at a football tryout, a "combine" as some call it, for my son who was in grade 6. But in the past two or three years Walker said there isnt an unsolved homicide in which detectives are flummoxed by who did it. What are your fondest memories of attending Jenks High School? Default Staff Template: Notebook_Blue document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal"; He now works in Patrol Riverside Division of Tulsa PD. 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. The unit under Walker is credited with a clearance rate of 98 percent. Calhoun was promoted to Lieutenant in August 2020. In 12 years of law enforcement, he has worked as a narcotics investigator, conducted thousands of undercover operations, and spent time investigating bank robberies. 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. I tell you though, when he hit me with "why should I hire a guy with no sales experience?" Put your trust in me. What, if anything, can be done to reduce the crime rate and murder rate in Tulsa? Website Navigation Updated: Jul. 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). Taking things home at night in homicide does not make for great dinner conversations. In my business I talk to numerous people who say they want to make a "career transition" to a new field and ask for my advice on what they should do. Me: So here we are June 2016 and your linkedin says September 2016 you starting with Styker. I didn't want it for the next 30 years. That particular letter stands out because it reminds me of why we really do this job. W.D. Det. In August 2019, he achieved a career dream by joining Tulsa Homicide Unit. The bad side of humanity. 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. She is the best. I just knew that it was not the with police force. It's a 2 way street. As a police officer I could make a difference in our community. A common refrain for him is that police must win the 6-year-olds.. Not that Tulsa had a problem solving homicide cases before the national television spotlight arrived. Det. Frazier: I wanted to make a difference. 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. }); Get the latest on new episodes, bonus content, exclusive articles and more. Matt: In the 12 years I was with the police force I worked various units: Drugs, Gangs, Robbery and lastly homicide. She enjoys closing cases and helping to offer some closure to the victims families. Frazier: Building rapport is a big part of interviews. To cope with the stress of the job, Baumann runs marathons and enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children. Q&A With Notable Jenks' Grads. That is what the victims and their families deserve. Patience is also a big contributor to being a good interviewer. I dont stop thinking about the case until it is finished.. A native of Houston, Texas, and proud Chickasaw Indian, Lt. Chase Calhoun has been in law enforcement for 10 years. In Ritters free time, he enjoys doing yard work, working out and riding mountain bikes and road bikes. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). The jury found that the Tulsa County jail's private medical provider care at the time violated the civil rights of inmate Gwendolyn Young. 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. So you agree to go meet with them. He was gunned down in broad daylight because he wanted his things back. In schools, students have told Walker their first reaction is to run when an officer shows up in their neighborhood. In some regards, because The First 48 is here, we do a lot better work, Walker said. When hes not working, Schilling likes to spend time in the outdoors with his family. High near 65. On September 26, 2016 Detective Frazier decided to step away from the Tulsa Police Department to pursue another opportunity outside of law enforcement. Thank you for reading). It is rare for a random murder to occur. } Matt: Yes, but the manager you are meeting has to recognize that too. Part of his drive comes from the desire to see the good guys win. 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. Me: So not even a thought to go back to one of those units? Michael Zenoni retired from Tulsa Police Department in August 2019. function showModal(event, element) { People will talk to you. 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