Michael Zenoni retired from Tulsa Police Department in August 2019. function showModal(event, element) { That particular letter stands out because it reminds me of why we really do this job. And that's pretty much how she handled it. 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. 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. 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. If you seen the one episode about Larry DouglasI meanevil is all I can say. Frazier: It has been really fun working with the show. He finds the satisfaction of getting a killer off the street helps him push through the challenges of the job. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Eileta and James Creekpaum listen to Tulsa Police Sgt. They taught me that nothing in life will be free or easy. That was late June 2016 and 3 months later I would be at Styker starting a new career as a sales executive. 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. But in the past two or three years Walker said there isnt an unsolved homicide in which detectives are flummoxed by who did it. Dave Walker with Micheal Turner during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. 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. He said lost generations whether due to poverty, drug addiction, lack of education, etc. 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.. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. He enjoys his new pursuits and has more time with his family. Me: Did you have any thought of what industry you would move to in those first couple of months after deciding to leave? 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. After attending Oral Roberts University on a basketball scholarship, Matt worked as a spring training strength and conditioning coach for the Colorado Rockies. Walker handed him a flag to mark the spot at the tipsters discretion. You have to deal with death, loss, and tragedy. 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. Its just weve got to get to that point where we can talk to the citizens.. Theyve seen us work and do good things. Set as Default Template 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. Me: Right place, right time for sure. Its really satisfying and exciting when it all comes together and an arrest is made. As Staff Page Only Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. event.preventDefault(); 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. 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 (***) ***-**** You had NO sales experience. Gatwood received a Medal of Valor for an act of Outstanding Bravery while working as a uniform patrol officer. Det. It did get old though. Where Are They Now? 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. There was a problem saving your notification. Walker says that even. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Outside of work, Det. Frazier: When I arrive on any homicide scene I try to analyze everything I can see. That maybe homicide was the problem? Standing in a secluded north Tulsa backyard, Sgt. As for the crime rate, obviously more officers would help. Matt: Yes sir. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World. 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. A native of Houston, Texas, and proud Chickasaw Indian, Lt. Chase Calhoun has been in law enforcement for 10 years. In a homicide the victim cant speak. After college, he joined the Tulsa Police Department in 1982. Taking an inventory so to speak. Michael Zenoni joined Tulsa PD in 1981 before he moved to Homicide in 1999. What, if anything, can be done to reduce the crime rate and murder rate in Tulsa? In August 2019, he achieved a career dream by joining Tulsa Homicide Unit. Were you nervous? Matt: Yes, but the manager you are meeting has to recognize that too. Before joining Homicide in 2011, he worked extensively in many different units including Patrol, Narcotics, Burglary, Robbery, and SWAT. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. Well, it may seem to people that it was an easy transition for me. He now works in Patrol Riverside Division of Tulsa PD. 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. Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. Me: Wow. Det. The unit under Walker is credited with a clearance rate of 98 percent. Now he is a Lieutenant, overseeing officers on patrol in the Gilcrease Division, also known as GID. In some regards, because The First 48 is here, we do a lot better work, Walker said. 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. What does it take to be a skilled interrogator and get people to tell the truth? You can't be halfway committed, you have to make that decision and be open to the possibilities of what may come. In November 2021, McCoy left Homicide and Tulsa PD to become a Crime and Intelligence Analyst. The cold blooded sickness of himand others mind youblows your mind. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal"; He spends his down time doing woodwork, working out and spending time with his family. Det. Justin Ritter was promoted to Corporal before leaving Homicide in February 2019. 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. Schilling was promoted to Sergeant in October 2019. Each week throughout the 2016-17 school year, the new Where Are They Now? Default Staff Template: Notebook_Blue The first Q&A is with Matt Frazier, a 1998 Jenks grad and a homicide detective for the Tulsa Police Department. Me: In the 12 years, what was your favorite unit of the police force you worked with? What separates a homicide detective who gets results and solves cases from one who doesnt? Display: Det. 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). Baumann was born and raised in Tulsa. 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. To sell them that I WAS NOT a cop. Tulsa is a pretty doggone good place to be, Walker said. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal modal-show"; McCoy is a graduate of University of Central Missouri, and has a wife and two children. Taking things home at night in homicide does not make for great dinner conversations. 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. Frazier: I was assigned a case where the victim was shot and killed for trying to recover some stolen property. Switching industries is always a big task that requires enormous courage and faith to make that leap. Being the son of a California Highway Patrolman, Det. He was also part of the Special Operation Team (SWAT) for twelve years, and worked in Burglary for one year. A proud father of two, Frazier spends much of his free time at his childrens sporting events. 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. A great lesson for those out there thinking of a career transition. Matt: Number 1 was the drug unit. Since then, he and his wife have shared a love for the game of baseball. 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. Frazier: My fondest memories of Jenks are playing in the Frank Herald Gym. He and his wife enjoy their four dogs as well. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. 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. Set as Default Template When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. He enjoys a round or two of golf in his off time to relieve the stresses of the job./p>. 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. 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. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. That was the trigger point that you asked for. How did it come so fast? 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. It wasnt case-breaking, but it was communication-breaking. So you agree to go meet with them. I carry that work ethic with me today as a homicide detective. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Matt: I'm at a football tryout, a "combine" as some call it, for my son who was in grade 6. When hes not solving cases, McCoy enjoys rooting for the Kansas City Royals and Nebraska Cornhuskers. var bio = liElement[0] ? But he couldnt be seen with the detective. Calhoun likes to spend time with friends and family, working out or cheering on all of Houstons professional sports teams. To put their trust in me. Me: Good thinking. document.getElementById("closeModal").addEventListener("click", function(event) { The jury found that the Tulsa County jail's private medical provider care at the time violated the civil rights of inmate Gwendolyn Young. What was the trigger to even start to contemplate such a move? In the Gang unit, I had to sell myself that I was a Gangbanger. - Maj. Jacob Fuchs (USAF), Where Are They Now? 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. Professionally I will keep plugging along and take my cases as they come, work hard, and hopefully make a difference in this community. 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. And he did, Walker said. Me: Thanks again - now let's get on to the down and dirty on all those police units you worked with! Maybe tied for number 1. What are your fondest memories of attending Jenks High School? Frazier: Coach Scott Padek and the rest of the basketball coaching staff made a huge impression on my life. 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. Matt: A bit. document.querySelector("#bioModal .bio-section").innerHTML = bio; 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. And The First 48 portrays it.. As Staff Page Only, Template: What was that interview like? Robbery a pretty close second. And we have to learn to wave back, Walker said. He has always had a will to protect. He and his wife now spend time giving back to the community of Tulsa. A statement that covers both my current and old job! 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. Two of his sons work in law enforcement and his third son works as an assistant baseball coach at a university. 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. 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. He became an investigator to bring justice to victims and their families. That was weird to be recognized and treated like a television star whenever I went for groceries. As a police officer I could make a difference in our community. We as homicide detectives are the voice of the victim and I wanted to be that voice. The show does accurately portray what goes into a homicide case, or at least as much as they can fit into an hour. He said Tulsa can help teach its ways to troubled communities that havent been as fortunate. Frazier: I take this one day at a time. Updated: Jul. How do you feel about yourself and the Tulsa Police Department being portrayed on a show like the First 48? Matt: Thank you Mark, I hope it helps. He was gunned down in broad daylight because he wanted his things back. Rydens interest in law enforcement grew after his first college criminal justice class. A former member of the Fugitive Task Force, Det. Homicide Detective Tulsa Police Department 2004 - Sep 201612 years After I completed the academy and field training. Why Matt? An Oklahoma native, Ronnie Leatherman spent eight years working in Narcotics before transferring to Homicide. An interview with Matt Frazier from the hit TV show "The First 48" on his career transition from Homicide Detective to top Sales Executive. I didn't want to tell family members that their loved ones are dead anymore. Frazier loves the outdoors and enjoys mountain biking, road cycling and backpacking with friends and family. series will feature a Q&A with a notable Jenks graduate. Mark Kennedy has been with Tulsa Homicide since 2006. On a high level - I was persuading people, strangers sometimes, to put their trust in me. Frazier: I wanted to make a difference. Matt Frazier pictured with his wife Nicole and sons, Bryce, and Cooper. We were on a week long trip trekking through the mountains of New Mexico. Same principles applied. Why did you decide to become a police officer? Guy killed his own brother. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Sergeant Nathan Schilling now lives on a farm just outside of Tulsa with his wife and three kids. You have permission to edit this article. Low around 36. Sgt. 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. Frazier: As far as the murder rate goes, we hover around the average of 58-60 murders per year. I just knew that it was not the with police force. Det. I like the fact that what I did for a brief time in my life will be forever saved. 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