The First 48 is television's premier true-crime series. Q&A With Notable Jenks' Grads. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World. Matt has been featured several times on the hit television series The First 48 on A&E. Updated: Jul. Tulsa is a pretty doggone good place to be, Walker said. 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. I was assigned to the Uniform Division North midnight patrol shift. Where did he move? It wasnt case-breaking, but it was communication-breaking. Walker has coached several youth baseball teams and believes that youth sports can teach children essential life skills as they reach adulthood. That was weird to be recognized and treated like a television star whenever I went for groceries. 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. Frazier: My fondest memories of Jenks are playing in the Frank Herald Gym. There definitely was an epiphany to how it came to be. Watch Detective Frazier on the job in episodes of "The First 48.". 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. Standing in a secluded north Tulsa backyard, Sgt. And it just hit me: I didn't want to deal with the trash anymore. Patience is also a big contributor to being a good interviewer. Matt: Yes. He has always had a will to protect. Were you dreading the conversation? Dave Walker was born in Aurora, Colorado and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Family gives you perspective. He and his wife have raised three sons. He played hockey and baseball for many years and now still enjoys watching sports to relax. Taking things home at night in homicide does not make for great dinner conversations. 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. They are very easy to work with during our investigations. 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. When hes not working, Schilling likes to spend time in the outdoors with his family. Matt: A bit. 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. The unit under Walker is credited with a clearance rate of 98 percent. I knew her immediate reaction would be shock but I knew she would eventually be OK with it. So you agree to go meet with them. He loves working in Homicide because every investigation is unique. Sgt. Taking an inventory so to speak. Me: So not even a thought to go back to one of those units? Gatwood received a Medal of Valor for an act of Outstanding Bravery while working as a uniform patrol officer. I think having more officers would open up more resources which would allow us to be proactive as opposed to being reactive. 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. event.preventDefault(); The cold blooded sickness of himand others mind youblows your mind. Working in homicide, he fully devotes himself to the singular cause of justice for the victim and their families. He noted that the city didnt burn after the controversial police killing of unarmed Terence Crutcher in 2016. What does it take to be a skilled interrogator and get people to tell the truth? 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. To put their trust in me. Display: Matt: Thank you Mark, I hope it helps. event.preventDefault(); I tell you though, when he hit me with "why should I hire a guy with no sales experience?" Were you nervous? Me: Great segue to your arrival home and telling your wife that you were done with the force. Why did you decide to become a police officer? In some regards, because The First 48 is here, we do a lot better work, Walker said. Nothing would get put under the rug anyway, but were really going the extra mile so the public does get to see exactly what we do. There was a problem saving your notification. He says, Homicide is more of a lifestyle as opposed to a job.. Det. Are there any particular cases or moments which stand out in your mind? (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). Put your trust in me. A proud father of two, Frazier spends much of his free time at his childrens sporting events. Me: Thanks again - now let's get on to the down and dirty on all those police units you worked with! 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. He and his wife now spend time giving back to the community of Tulsa. The popular A&E program follows police homicide detectives as they investigate killings, with Walker and other regulars gaining notoriety and trust. In 12 years of law enforcement, he has worked as a narcotics investigator, conducted thousands of undercover operations, and spent time investigating bank robberies. He said police must educate children to wave and not run when an officer drives by. The ability to talk to anyone - children, men, women, rich, poor, hard, soft - is huge as well. He also loves traveling with his wife Kathy. They helped me develop a work ethic to make me successful on the court and off the court. 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. document.querySelector("#bioModal .bio-section").innerHTML = bio; What, if anything, can be done to reduce the crime rate and murder rate in Tulsa? A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Justin Ritter was promoted to Corporal before leaving Homicide in February 2019. var liElement = element.parentElement.parentElement.getElementsByClassName("bio"); Matt Frazier pictured with his wife Nicole and sons, Bryce, and Cooper. 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 Before joining Homicide in 2011, he worked extensively in many different units including Patrol, Narcotics, Burglary, Robbery, and SWAT. Low around 36. Det. Detective Matt Frazier left the department for "greener pastures," according to Walker. Most murders are committed by someone who knows the victim. He and his wife Nicole have two boys, Bryce (12), and Cooper (10). ShaynnaSims was initially freed in late 2021 based on the U.S. Supreme Courts July 2020 McGirt ruling. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. Select Accept to consent or Reject to decline non-essential cookies for this use. Switching industries is always a big task that requires enormous courage and faith to make that leap. In November 2021, McCoy left Homicide and Tulsa PD to become a Crime and Intelligence Analyst. Not that Tulsa had a problem solving homicide cases before the national television spotlight arrived. McCoy is a graduate of University of Central Missouri, and has a wife and two children. While working in Child Crisis, Detective Baumann received a Chiefs award for a multi-victim sexual abuse investigation. 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. So, the Tulsa Police Department only has nine full time homicide detectives. Chance of precipitation is 80%. This button displays the currently selected search type. Solving difficult or challenging cases and seeing the end result makes me proud.. 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. She is the best. Matt: Yes sir. Walker believes that family is very important to an investigator. Matt: (laughing) Absolutely feeling anxious about it. 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. 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. You have to deal with death, loss, and tragedy. With the Drug unit, I had to persuade people to sell me drugs. - Maj. Jacob Fuchs (USAF), Where Are They Now? Walker follows up with the rhetorical question: Well, whats a cop going to think when you run? Frazier: It is not easy but I have a strong supportive family that understands what we as police officers go through. When you were with.. (to be continued if you all want. He met his wife, Nicole, while he was a strength coach for the Colorado Rockies. In other types of crimes the victim provides information, identifies the suspect, and assists in the investigation. Gatwood enjoys fishing, hunting, riding his ATV, and spending time with his three daughters, one son, and grandchildren. As Staff Page Only, Template: In Ritters free time, he enjoys doing yard work, working out and riding mountain bikes and road bikes. 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. Did he move numerous times since leaving in 2016? Frazier: Building rapport is a big part of interviews. Calhoun was drawn to the police department because he finds the work extremely challenging, yet rewarding. I believe it was my calling. He strives to seek justices for families, even in this challenging career choice. Part of his drive comes from the desire to see the good guys win. Me: Did Homicide maybe be the tipping point though? Self: The First 48. Frazier: It has been really fun working with the show. The tipster beckoned Walker pssst to follow him out of sight. I was focused on looking outside of the force when I came home. He was also part of the Special Operation Team (SWAT) for twelve years, and worked in Burglary for one year. Hes teaching several 4- and 5-year-olds baseball skills a couple of times a week. 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! Warren believes in leaving work at work, and does not bring it home with him. He wants to listen to concerns and collaborate on ideas to solve the communication divide in innovative fashions. Before his career in law enforcement, Det. In addition to being a homicide detective, White is the crisis negotiator for the Special Operations Team and a member of the Critical Incident Response Team. During a game, he wrote his name and phone number on a baseball and threw it to Nicole in the stands. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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