McCoys interest in joining the Police Department began through a childhood friend, whose father was a Trooper and took them on ride-a-longs. Set as Default Template I knew her immediate reaction would be shock but I knew she would eventually be OK with it. Part of his drive comes from the desire to see the good guys win. 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. Zenoni is married with two children. Detective Matt Frazier left the department for "greener pastures," according to Walker. 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. When hes not solving cases, McCoy enjoys rooting for the Kansas City Royals and Nebraska Cornhuskers. Michael Zenoni joined Tulsa PD in 1981 before he moved to Homicide in 1999. In late June 2016 I was backpacking in New Mexico when it hit me. 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 worked five years in the Gang Unit and eight years in Robbery, where he gained knowledge that has been instrumental to his developing career. Sometimes it comes down to what you can trust in your gut and how you read people. var bio = liElement[0] ? The popular A&E program follows police homicide detectives as they investigate killings, with Walker and other regulars gaining notoriety and trust. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal"; } He said Tulsa can help teach its ways to troubled communities that havent been as fortunate. Leatherman spends his free time traveling with his wife and three children and playing basketball to relax. Theyve seen us work and do good things. Were there because something bad has happened, and they know it. I am a general assignment reporter who predominately writes about public health, public safety and justice reform. A proud father of two, Frazier spends much of his free time at his childrens sporting events. Dave Walker was born in Aurora, Colorado and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Frazier: It is not easy but I have a strong supportive family that understands what we as police officers go through. 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Bad people doing bad things. Taking an inventory so to speak. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. 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: Thank you Mark, I hope it helps. Were you practicing your pitch to her? I often wonder what would motivate someone to do so? Before joining Homicide in 2011, he worked extensively in many different units including Patrol, Narcotics, Burglary, Robbery, and SWAT. Hes teaching several 4- and 5-year-olds baseball skills a couple of times a week. You had NO sales experience. event.preventDefault(); 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. Matthew Frazier played basketball at Oral Robert University. Solving difficult or challenging cases and seeing the end result makes me proud.. Det. Walker follows up with the rhetorical question: Well, whats a cop going to think when you run? Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayor's Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday, August 14th, 2018. A great lesson for those out there thinking of a career transition. He finds the satisfaction of getting a killer off the street helps him push through the challenges of the job. I just knew that it was not the with police force. The unit under Walker is credited with a clearance rate of 98 percent. He has always had a will to protect. Me: Did you have any thought of what industry you would move to in those first couple of months after deciding to leave? 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. Matt: Yes, but the manager you are meeting has to recognize that too. He also enjoys piloting small aircrafts. No Staff Template That was weird to be recognized and treated like a television star whenever I went for groceries. Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. 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. Being the son of a California Highway Patrolman, Det. I tell you though, when he hit me with "why should I hire a guy with no sales experience?" In Ritters free time, he enjoys doing yard work, working out and riding mountain bikes and road bikes. Low around 36. I was assigned to the Uniform Division North midnight patrol shift. Calhoun was promoted to Lieutenant in August 2020. (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). Me: You didn't consider moving to another division? Matt: Number 1 was the drug unit. They know my name. Walker in part credited the visibility and transparency offered by The First 48 as a key component encouraging witnesses to speak up in Tulsa. Gatwood enjoys fishing, hunting, riding his ATV, and spending time with his three daughters, one son, and grandchildren. He said police must educate children to wave and not run when an officer drives by. He became an investigator to bring justice to victims and their families. 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. They made the process very easy and I think the hiring manager had a feeling I would be right. Matt: Yes sir. 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. 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. He joined the Tulsa Police Department in 1989, and worked in Burglary, Robbery, Patrol and the Special Investigations Division before joining Homicide in 2012. That maybe homicide was the problem? He says, Homicide is more of a lifestyle as opposed to a job.. It is rare for a random murder to occur. I was always selling something in every unit that I worked for. Me: In the 12 years, what was your favorite unit of the police force you worked with? IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. Tulsa Police Sgt. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Tulsa Police Sgt. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Eileta and James Creekpaum listen to Tulsa Police Sgt. Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. Matt: I'm at a football tryout, a "combine" as some call it, for my son who was in grade 6. 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. Before his career in law enforcement, Det. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. 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. I could empathize with people who have been through tragic or life altering experiences. He loves working in Homicide because every investigation is unique. Walker believes that family is very important to an investigator. That is what the victims and their families deserve. What does the future hold for you both personally and professionally? Often before a game he would talk to the officers at the stadium about what it was like to be a police officer. They know who the culprit is because of tipsters, even if they dont have the evidence yet to draw criminal charges. Robbery a pretty close second. I dont stop thinking about the case until it is finished.. He feels fortunate to be working in police work, requiring constant self-asssessment that one doesnt experience in other jobs. Sales to me in the corporate world wasn't any different. Why Matt? - Q&A's With Notable Jenks Grads, Where Are They Now? During a game, he wrote his name and phone number on a baseball and threw it to Nicole in the stands. Why did you want to work inthe homicide department? Hes a 14-year-veteran of the Tulsa Police Department. As for the crime rate, obviously more officers would help. Dave Walker, his long time friend and colleague since the mid-90s. I use cycling as an outlet to deal with the stresses and other things at work. Describe what it is like to start a case and slowly put the pieces together? He finds parallels in coaching sports and managing a squad as he continues to lead this group of dedicated men and women of homicide. Warren believes in leaving work at work, and does not bring it home with him. document.getElementById("bioModal").className = "modal modal-show"; Matt has been featured several times on the hit television series The First 48 on A&E. Why did you decide to become a police officer? A common refrain for him is that police must win the 6-year-olds.. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Frazier: I wanted to make a difference. Maybe tied for number 1. Where did he move? In other types of crimes the victim provides information, identifies the suspect, and assists in the investigation. He was also part of the Special Operation Team (SWAT) for twelve years, and worked in Burglary for one year. Are there any particular cases or moments which stand out in your mind? I want to raise my children to be successful contributing members of society. There was a problem saving your notification. Dave Walker listens to comments during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. Paul, 28, was arrested on Feb. 17 after her partner called police to say she started hitting him in front of her two children as he tried to leave a residence during an argument. He thrives on the challenges that come with the job. Me: Great segue to your arrival home and telling your wife that you were done with the force. Midway through the week we are walking up a mountain side and I'm up ahead of the pack by myself and I start doing a review of my life. Det. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. 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. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. 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. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. 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. How do you feel about yourself and the Tulsa Police Department being portrayed on a show like the First 48? Me: So not even a thought to go back to one of those units? He said lost generations whether due to poverty, drug addiction, lack of education, etc. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World. 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