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The Tall Cop Newsletter
March 2025
THE BEST RESOURCE FOR DRUG TRENDS, NEWS, AND UPDATES
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From The Desk Of The Tall Cop
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Spring Drug Trends: What’s Emerging This Season?
Springtime is upon us, so what does this mean for drug trends? If past years hold true (which there is nothing that says they won’t), this is the time of year when new items such as drug-referencing clothing, evolving stash items, new types of vapes, and cannabis-infused beverages start to emerge.
Let’s begin with drug-referencing clothing… More times than not, drug references in clothing appear on t-shirts or other “summer-type wear.” Of course, this doesn’t mean there aren’t drug-referencing hoodies, pants, etc. What I mean is many of these references tend to be on screen-printed tees, and this is the time of year that those items hit store shelves—from shopping malls to smoke shops to online vendors. This is the time (a bit more than normal) that you want to be paying attention to what you see in store windows, on mannequins, and even on social media-sponsored suggestions.
| | Moving onto vapes… we are currently trending around 50,000 hit vapes. At this time last year, it was closer to 15,000 hit vapes. That is a significant shift in only 9 months. As we roll through spring and into summer, those outdoor activities pick up where some youth are more active with friends and under less supervision because they are at home while their parents are working. This in conjunction with hard-hitting, high potency, and high-dosing vapes can lead to more addiction. How is that you ask? If you have more time to dose a product (in this case a vape) and less supervision to get caught or reduce usage your tolerance and addiction are going to rise. | | | Meanwhile, the price of that product is reducing. I anticipate we will be at 70,000 or more hit vapes by the end of the summer with prices around $35. To give you a frame of reference, a disposable vape with 1000 hits might have cost you around $10 in 2019. | | |
Not all “natural” substances are as safe as they seem.
In this episode, Join Jermaine Galloway as he reveals the latest “all-natural” trends hitting the market like ashwagandha and kava—legal, unregulated, and easily accessible.
From smoke shop shelves to Amazon.com, these herbal potentiators are popping up more and more, but are they really as harmless as they sound?
Spoiler alert: Just because it’s herbal doesn’t mean it is safe. Tune in for a deep dive into the gray areas of legal highs.
Check it out here! - Herbal, Not Harmless
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We are thrilled to announce a series of BRAND-NEW webinars launching this year! Whether you’re passionate about making your next drug bust, trying to keep up with the world your teen is living in, or simply eager to learn and grow, these sessions are designed to help you reach your goal.
Expect expert insights, actionable tips, and opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions. Mark your calendars, because you won’t want to miss:
April 1, 2025 - Current Synthetic Cannabis Use and Vaping Trends: Exploring THCA, HHC, and More
...and more to come!
Taught by: The Tall Cop, $40/pp
Don't forget about our webinar packages, especially if you think many of your colleagues will be taking a few webinars over the next year!
With our packages, you can make a single payment and secure a set number of seats, all while saving 10 to 15% per seat!
Email Jess for more info!
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NoWAC Speaker Series:
Who’s Taking the Stage?
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The Northwest Alcohol Conference is bringing together these top speakers (and more) to share valuable insights on emerging trends, prevention strategies, and more. Don’t miss your chance to learn directly from these leaders in the field!
📢 Register today to secure your spot!
🔗 Register HERE
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What’s Hiding in Your Teen’s Room?
The 2025 Mock Teen Bedroom
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Think you know what’s in your teen’s room? Think again!
Tall Cop takes you inside a mock teen bedroom to reveal the latest hiding spots, trends, and red flags parents, educators, and law enforcement need to know for 2024. From everyday items with secret compartments to trends that could signal risky behavior, this eye-opening walkthrough will help you stay ahead.
🔦 "You Can’t Stop What You Don’t Know!" 🔦
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| | A Week of Impactful Training | | |
This month, the Tall Cop reached a diverse range of professionals across multiple sectors, delivering crucial training sessions to military personnel, highway safety officials, and attendees from across Hawaii’s Big Island. The final leg of this journey wrapped up with specialized training for the military, where participants flew in from around the world—including Europe and Guam—to gain insight into the latest trends in substance abuse prevention.
Tracking just seven days alone, the numbers tell a story of dedication and reach:
✈️ 10,700 miles flown
🚗 300 miles driven
🏨 5 different hotels
⏰ 3 time zones covered
🎓 800+ class attendees from all 50 states and multiple countries
From coast to coast and beyond, the mission remains the same—to save lives from substance abuse and misuse through education.
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Tall Cop DITL Video - Amarillo, TX
Amarillo by morning…❄️ Tall Cop is braving the single-digit temps in Amarillo, but the cold can’t stop a full house from showing up! Back-to-back presentations, engaged audiences, and important conversations—it’s all in a day’s work.
See it on our Facebook page HERE
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Officials learning about drug trends, and prevention efforts for teens in Livingston Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - When it comes to keeping popular drugs off the streets, it can be difficult for local law enforcement like Sergeant Scott Sterling with the Denham Springs Police Department to get ahead of the curve.
“When you see something that’s sold over the counters, it’s one to three years before it even becomes something relevant on the law-enforcement or a chemist radar. It’s very alarming as a law-enforcement officer and as a parent.”
That’s why he’s one of the 150 people participating in Officer Jermaine Galloway’s seminar; Tall Cop Says Stop.
“Drugs are more accessible to kids,” explained Galloway. “That’s kind of the big dynamic is before there was stuff that was not accessible, but now they can get their hands on it and get their hands on it easily.”
Watch more HERE
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Tech-Savvy SRO Busts Hidden Smart Vape Using Bluetooth Trick
A School Resource Officer from Central Oregon reached out to Tall Cop and shared how he used a creative approach utilizing the Bluetooth function on his phone to scan for nearby devices and pinpoint a hidden smart vape—tucked away in a ceiling tile. Thanks to his quick thinking and tech skills, the device was confiscated before it could be used again. This discovery highlights the evolving tactics students use to conceal vapes—and the importance of staying one step ahead. Watch the video to see exactly how the SRO found it!
WATCH NOW
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J. Chad Professional Training Testimonials
I was the only person in attendance from my school system and county. 100% worthy of my time. I will share with others as best I can. My current position involves a lot...Hearing Officer, Truancy, coordination of Mental Health Referral, DSS, Foster Kids, Homeless and all Emergency Response Teams...Medical, suicide, bus accidents, gang fights, ... the difference is I do not have lights on my truck. If we can get ahead of potential problems and dangers, that is much better than responding and resolving them. In our small rural systems, I have seen vapes as low as 4th grade and the edibles have resulted in 4-5 EMS trips to the hospital this year, which is in the next county, because our county does not have a hospital. The Sheriff's Dept. closed down one store selling to kids in 2024. They have re-opened in a neighboring county. I cannot thank you enough. I have 41 years and 24 years as a principal of 3 high schools and 1 middle school. As we would say in our younger days..."you took me to school!" In this case, it is what we do not know that can really harm us and get completely out of control if we fail to acknowledge and recognize it. I will try to do justice to your presentation and give you feedback on how my sharing impacts those currently in charge of campuses. At the district level, I will at minimum question some policies. I know if State Laws are behind, a school system's policies are further behind. - South Carolina
Thank you so much for what you do! I am a retired teacher and just started my new role as a Youth-Led Prevention Facilitator and Project SUCCESS Counselor. I traveled for over 16 hours this past weekend and spent most of my time listening to the podcasts on Spotify. I am so very thankful for the information that is shared and also for being up on the latest trends. THANK YOU! - Michigan
I consider myself very privileged to have attended the seminar training instruction virtually on Thursday by Tall Cop. It was an absolutely extraordinary instruction, and one that I fear will never be able to be replicated by any other instructor on any subject. I just wanted to express how invaluable the training was to me I often represent abused children who turned to drugs. This gives me a lot of insight into why. It helps me keep on the lookout to know the child might be doing drugs under the radar. This is just what I needed to help do my work. Thank God for Tall Cop. - Pennsylvania
I can’t express how much I enjoyed your training this week. The way you presented the material really made me realize just how ignorant I am to what’s happening right in front of my face. It has lit a fire under me to find out what I can do to help slow the progression of these substances in my community. - Mississippi
I attended the webinar today High in Plain Sight: Substance Abuse Prevention Training with Officer Jermaine Galloway, the Tall Cop! WOW was it informational! I work with 12-18-year-olds in a diversion program. So when they get in trouble for various things like fighting, vaping, drinking, truancy, possession, or being uncontrollable they can complete our program and have it erased from their record. I have so many 7th & 8th graders doing and experimenting with drugs. This webinar was eye-opening! - Nebraska
After attending your presentation last week I went out and did some checking at local gas stations and General Dollar, Dollar Tree, and right by the candy I found Kratom! Half of the other packs I had no idea what they were. This is something we have been trying to promote in our little communities for years, this was a huge eye-opener for me. - Michigan
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Remember, You Can’t Stop
What You Don’t Know!
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