From The Desk Of The Tall Cop

A vape video game! Yes, you heard me correctly. We now have vape device video games being sold on the open market. I first heard about this recently in my home state of Texas, and South Carolina. While out searching, aka scanning for this vape, I quickly found it in a store in North Carolina. When I asked, the clerk knew exactly what I was looking for. Not only is this a working video game, but it's also a vape that carries 20,000 hits! 

One side is the logo, and on the other side of this disposable yet rechargeable vape is a video screen. The vape features different games, some of which will look familiar to you. Some vapes even have an option for audio sound while playing the game. This can easily be mistaken for a small gaming device for someone not paying attention or who doesn't understand vapes. 

While out searching for this vape, I stumbled across another vape that caught my interest. This would be considered a “smart” vape device. This disposable device is marketed as something that can control some basic functions of your phone. This device can make phone calls, play music, and has a touch screen. Like these two examples, there are many other new vapes on the market and their nicotine content is continuing to increase.

We have officially entered a new generation of vape devices….

Remember “You can't stop what you don't know”

While out in the community this week, I found these marijuana leaf Crocs in a Foot Locker shoe store, of all places. Shockingly in plain sight with back-to-school time quickly approaching.

Tall Cop Contractor Spotlight

Richard Grosfelt

Please welcome Richard Grosfelt, the newest Tall Cop Contractor! Richard Grosfelt has been with the DEA for over 33 years as a Special Agent and Outreach Coordinator for the Pharmaceutical Diversion Control Unit. His experience has given him specialized knowledge of current drug trends and tactical awareness, and he has an extensive background in teaching and conducting presentations. Richard has presented drug-related teachings to a wide variety of audiences, as well as presented situational awareness programs to non-law enforcement personnel, and situational awareness training sessions during wellness programs for company employees for their increased personal safety.

For additional information on this dynamic speaker, or any other Tall Cop contractor, please visit our website. Thank you.

Are YOU Ready for Back-to-School?



New backpack images flood the market at many of your malls and some other main stream stores. Sprayground backpacks are a very popular company, especially during back-to-school time. Over the last month (including today…photo above) I have noticed Sprayground backpacks in store windows. Many of the Spraygrond backpacks have stash pockets sewn into them. On the streets the rule of thumb of a stash compartment is to “hide your valuables”, in other words, what is valuable to you. 

Just because you own a product with a stash compartment does not mean you are doing anything wrong or hiding something, but it is important to understand what items carry stashes. 

August 5, 2024 - Vaping, Nicotine, and Cannabis Products

August 23, 2024 - Drugs in Schools: What to Expect this Fall  

October 10, 2024 - "Gas Station Heroin" and Other Popular Legal Substances of Abuse 

October 28, 2024 - Mushrooms, Psychedelics, Amanita, and More 

Webinars Taught by: Jermaine Galloway - $39.00/pp

November 6th, 2024 -  Digital Awareness: Dangers of Social Media & Cell Phone Apps

Taught by: Officer David Gomez - $39.00/pp

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With our packages, you can make a single payment and secure a set number of seats for Tall Cop webinars. We offer various package options, each providing a discount of 10% to 15% per seat.

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More webinars to be announced soon!

On this week's podcast, Officer Galloway goes into great detail on store clerks who are now opening up packages of vapes for consumers to sample. Smoke shops have such a surplus of vapes that they are sold at such low, enticing prices. How can addiction be reduced when vape production is increasing? Also, check out my Vaping 101 and Vaping 202 episodes to find out more.

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-Jermaine Galloway, The Tall Cop

National Emerging Drug Trends

Conference Update

We are proud to introduce Mark Andrews to our 3rd Annual conference where he will be discussing “Fighting Fentanyl: The Noah Rodriguez Story”

Early Bird Registration is open until August 30th! The price increases after that date!

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Tall Cop Testimonials

"I attended one of your webinars a few months ago where you were talking about vaping and alot of the gas station drugs. I always find your trainings to be informative and your data is so current with predictions for the future. You do a fantastic job!"

- Webinar Attendee

Is your coalition or department in need of visual aids for training purposes? 

If so, the Tall Cop has many visual aids for sale to assist your nonprofit, community organization, or prevention group with training. From drug referencing clothing to stash compartments, there are many items available for purchase. The Tall Cop used these items during his trainings. 

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