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. Its just weve got to get to that point where we can talk to the citizens.. Now he is a Lieutenant, overseeing officers on patrol in the Gilcrease Division, also known as GID. I think that if I can do that I have succeeded. var bio = liElement[0] ? Justin Ritter was promoted to Corporal before leaving Homicide in February 2019. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Tulsa is a pretty doggone good place to be, Walker said. 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. Walker says that even. He said Tulsa can help teach its ways to troubled communities that havent been as fortunate. 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 1995, Det. liElement[0].innerHTML : ""; In some regards, because The First 48 is here, we do a lot better work, Walker said. During a game, he wrote his name and phone number on a baseball and threw it to Nicole in the stands. I carry that work ethic with me today as a homicide detective. Frazier: I take this one day at a time. Hes teaching several 4- and 5-year-olds baseball skills a couple of times a week. 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. They helped me develop a work ethic to make me successful on the court and off the court. Were you practicing your pitch to her? Matt: (laughing) Absolutely feeling anxious about it. What are your fondest memories of attending Jenks High School? An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. It is rare for a random murder to occur. Matt: A bit. 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. While working in Child Crisis, Detective Baumann received a Chiefs award for a multi-victim sexual abuse investigation. I was assigned to the Uniform Division North midnight patrol shift. On September 26, 2016 Detective Frazier decided to step away from the Tulsa Police Department to pursue another opportunity outside of law enforcement. He says, I love the freedom to chase down bad guys instead of being stuck at a desk all day.. And he did, Walker said. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Website Navigation Me: So not even a thought to go back to one of those units? event.preventDefault(); Matt: In the 12 years I was with the police force I worked various units: Drugs, Gangs, Robbery and lastly homicide. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? 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. As for the crime rate, obviously more officers would help. This button displays the currently selected search type. That maybe homicide was the problem? 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. 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. 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. To sell them that I WAS NOT a cop. I was always selling something in every unit that I worked for. I am a general assignment reporter who predominately writes about public health, public safety and justice reform. The ability to talk to anyone - children, men, women, rich, poor, hard, soft - is huge as well. Schilling was promoted to Sergeant in October 2019. Retiring lead homicide detective credits 'The First 48' for helping Tulsans 'see us as people,' develop trust. Frazier: It is not easy but I have a strong supportive family that understands what we as police officers go through. Patience is also a big contributor to being a good interviewer. I often wonder what would motivate someone to do so? Sometimes it comes down to what you can trust in your gut and how you read people. I didn't want to tell family members that their loved ones are dead anymore. I'm in journalism to help make this community, state, country and, ultimately, world a better place. She always was supportive and said she would be by my side all the years we were together in anything we do. In other types of crimes the victim provides information, identifies the suspect, and assists in the investigation. Solving difficult or challenging cases and seeing the end result makes me proud.. Me: Great segue to your arrival home and telling your wife that you were done with the force. He and his wife enjoy their four dogs as well. Was it in the same sphere of policing? Jason White was drawn to law enforcement since he was a child. 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. Q&A With Notable Jenks' Grads. He is married, and he and his wife enjoy the company of a son and a daughter. High near 65. He and his wife now spend time giving back to the community of Tulsa. That particular letter stands out because it reminds me of why we really do this job. var liElement = element.parentElement.parentElement.getElementsByClassName("bio"); Matt: Yes, but the manager you are meeting has to recognize that too. You have to deal with death, loss, and tragedy. are spawning children whom police need to reach. Frazier: It has been really fun working with the show. What, if anything, can be done to reduce the crime rate and murder rate in Tulsa? He says, Homicide is more of a lifestyle as opposed to a job.. Brown was inspired to become a police officer by his brother. Most murders are committed by someone who knows the victim. Gatwood received a Medal of Valor for an act of Outstanding Bravery while working as a uniform patrol officer. 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. Family gives you perspective. He and his wife have raised three sons. Frazier: Building rapport is a big part of interviews. That was the trigger point that you asked for. Taking an inventory so to speak. One of the dad's came up to me and was telling me how much he loved the show and what not. Watch Detective Frazier on the job in episodes of "The First 48.". 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. Outside of work, Det. Matt: Number 1 was the drug unit. Matt Frazier. So you agree to go meet with them. 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. He enjoys his new pursuits and has more time with his family. Matthew Frazier played basketball at Oral Robert University. Where Are They Now? But he couldnt be seen with the detective. Weather forecast provided by weather.gov. He enjoys a round or two of golf in his off time to relieve the stresses of the job./p>. She enjoys closing cases and helping to offer some closure to the victims families. We were on a week long trip trekking through the mountains of New Mexico. Part of his drive comes from the desire to see the good guys win. They made the process very easy and I think the hiring manager had a feeling I would be right. Consequently what theyre seeing is were solving all of these cases.. Calhoun was drawn to the police department because he finds the work extremely challenging, yet rewarding. The unit under Walker is credited with a clearance rate of 98 percent. A statement that covers both my current and old job! Matt: Yes sir. The Homicide Unit annually touted high solve rates. What does the future hold for you both personally and professionally? In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. I thought about it, and 3 months later I was somewhere else. Matt: Nope. In a homicide the victim cant speak. In 1994 Detective Brown received of a Medal of Valor for an act of outstanding bravery while working as an undercover investigator in VICE. Maybe tied for number 1. Before joining Homicide in 2011, he worked extensively in many different units including Patrol, Narcotics, Burglary, Robbery, and SWAT. They know who the culprit is because of tipsters, even if they dont have the evidence yet to draw criminal charges. 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. Matt: Thank you Mark, I hope it helps. I didn't want it for the next 30 years. Ryden appreciates the community he serves and wants to find justice for the family of the victims. What happened? Walker handed him a flag to mark the spot at the tipsters discretion. The popular A&E program follows police homicide detectives as they investigate killings, with Walker and other regulars gaining notoriety and trust. Det. He said police must educate children to wave and not run when an officer drives by. There was a problem saving your notification. Outside candidates. Matt has been featured several times on the hit television series The First 48 on A&E. Originally from Harper Woods, Michigan, Det. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal"; He also enjoys piloting small aircrafts. Working in homicide, he fully devotes himself to the singular cause of justice for the victim and their families. Jeff Gatwood has always enjoyed helping people, which led him to a career in law enforcement for the past 27 years. 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. Often before a game he would talk to the officers at the stadium about what it was like to be a police officer. Walker believes that family is very important to an investigator. Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayor's Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday, August 14th, 2018. He met his wife, Nicole, while he was a strength coach for the Colorado Rockies. } (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). People will talk to you. I could empathize with people who have been through tragic or life altering experiences. I like the fact that what I did for a brief time in my life will be forever saved. I dont stop thinking about the case until it is finished.. Now I didn't know Stryker but I start chatting with him about it and agree to meet with their team. Matt Frazier was a star on the court during his time as a Trojan and earned himself a college basketball scholarship. To relieve the stress of work, Brown spends his free time with family, including his three children. Det. Dave Walker, his long time friend and colleague since the mid-90s. Dianna Baumann retired from Tulsa Police Department in May 2017. 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. Where did he move? question, I had already prepared for it and felt I had the right reply for it. Me: Wow. An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. That was weird to be recognized and treated like a television star whenever I went for groceries. Walker said community and spiritual leaders have done well to help foster communication and restraint in trying situations. Set as Default Template After college, he joined the Tulsa Police Department in 1982. The bad side of humanity. That is what the victims and their families deserve. Warren believes in leaving work at work, and does not bring it home with him. I believe it was my calling. He strives to seek justices for families, even in this challenging career choice. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. He was gunned down in broad daylight because he wanted his things back. Calhoun was promoted to Lieutenant in August 2020. 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. It wasnt case-breaking, but it was communication-breaking. Switching industries is always a big task that requires enormous courage and faith to make that leap. Learn more in our Cookie Policy. He played hockey and baseball for many years and now still enjoys watching sports to relax. Zenoni is married with two children. Standing in a secluded north Tulsa backyard, Sgt. But in the past two or three years Walker said there isnt an unsolved homicide in which detectives are flummoxed by who did it. Sergeant Schilling likes the challenges of homicide work and enjoys the payoff of seeing criminals brought to justice. 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. You have to use your skills and knowledge to solve that crime and ultimately speak for the victim in the end. Matt: Yes. Me: Yes! Self: The First 48. Sowhy did he hire a guy with no sales experience? Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. McCoy is a graduate of University of Central Missouri, and has a wife and two children. Same principles applied. Me: Did you have any thought of what industry you would move to in those first couple of months after deciding to leave? Matt: None. 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. Tulsa Police Sgt. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Det. 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. Matt: I'm at a football tryout, a "combine" as some call it, for my son who was in grade 6. Me: Did Homicide maybe be the tipping point though? In August 2019, he achieved a career dream by joining Tulsa Homicide Unit. Frazier: In police work there are always victims. document.getElementById("closeModal").addEventListener("click", function(event) { I immediately reached out to Matt to ask if he would talk about his transition to see if there are lessons learned that can be of insight to anyone thinking of a career switch. Why Matt? And we have to learn to wave back, Walker said. You had NO sales experience. 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