The Tall Cop Newsletter

March 2024

THE BEST RESOURCE FOR DRUG TRENDS, NEWS, AND UPDATES

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From The Desk Of The Tall Cop

2024 has kicked off with remarkable momentum. Over half of my in-person presentations have already contracted community scans. From the heartlands of Texas to the shores of California and beyond to Alabama, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Florida, I've scanned different establishments, uncovering a wealth of information. Already this year, a lot of new and sophisticated vaping devices have surfaced (click here to read more!), in addition to all the products featuring Delta 8, Amanita, and other legally available substances. These emerging trends foreshadow a spring full of new drug-related items. The early arrival of these products may be a sign, offering valuable insights into new and upcoming drug trends.


Check out the latest Tall Cop Podcast - Drug Use is Going to Increase


While you are there, leave a rating and review!


-Jermaine Galloway, The Tall Cop


Upcoming Tall Cop Webinars

April 5, 2024 

Shrooms, Psychedelics and Over-the-Counter Hallucinogens 

1.0 Hour

Taught by: Tall Cop $39.00/pp


April 22, 2024

"Gas Station Heroin" and Other Popular Legal Substances of Abuse - 1.0 Hour

Taught by: Tall Cop $39.00/pp



"Gas Station Heroin" Attendee Testimonial

Hi. I attended your training yesterday in (the state of Louisiana). I’m sure you have seen the news article on Fox News this morning. “Gas Station Heroin” is a growing threat in New Jersey. I immediately thought of what you had told us yesterday. They specifically talked about Za Za and Tianeptine. Your training was so educational. My ex-husband was a drug addict for 19 years. I ended up divorcing him in 2019. So I was very educated on Heroin, Fentanyl, Opioids, and Cocaine. But I had no clue about all this stuff being sold in gas stations and smoke shops. I mean I know about vaping but not what you were saying yesterday. I was literally in shock. I will tell as many people as I know about this and I’m going to send an agency email out to my agency on what I learned. You did a great job.
Mental Health.

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Community Scan - Vape "Pens"

During a recent community scan, the Tall Cop located a vape vending machine. Yes, these vending machines exist!


Speaking of vape pens, click on the yellow link below to check out the latest article on Vape Pens that are Writing Pens -

A New Meaning for Vape Pen

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Latest News and Updates

Drugs And Alcohol



Hemp bill banning alternative cannabinoids, capping THC advances in Senate with bipartisan support


EBay will pay $59 million settlement over pill presses sold online as US undergoes overdose epidemic


Tianeptine products known by street name 'gas station heroin' recalled: CDC


Patrick Mahomes' father arrested in Texas on suspicion of DWI


Law enforcement seizures of psilocybin mushrooms rose dramatically between 2017-2022


7 kids sent to hospital after ingesting THC edibles during the school day: Police


Student hospitalized after eating THC gummies


Emerging Drug Alert: Tianeptine


OUT NOW: 2023 Edition of 'Prescription for Disaster'


'The drugs are getting worse': 22 suspected overdose deaths in Ottawa in first 4 weeks of 2024


Marijuana Scheduling Is a Hot Topic. Hear From a DEA Pharmacologist Who Collects Data to Schedule Drugs


SC's alarming drug trends: Expert talks younger substance use, 'gas station heroin' & more


Multiple Desmond Middle School students fall ill after eating candy believed to be laced with THC


More People Die After Smoking Drugs Than Injecting Them


‘A false sense of security’: Experts say delta-8 THC products can still be dangerous


N.Y. man running 'Breaking Bad'-style drug lab inadvertently turns himself in by reporting a burglary


Fourth wave of opioid epidemic crashes ashore propelled by fentanyl and meth


Virginia Fifth-Grader Distributes Psychedelic Candies at School, Sparking Concern and Investigation


Supplying a High: Driver’s nitrous oxide abuse blamed for woman’s death

Vapes And Marijuana


Darius Rucker caught with marijuana and psychedelic pills when he was pulled over in Tennessee


Indiana Poison Center says Hoosier kids are getting sick on marijuana edibles


NOT 'Just Weed': Four Times More Dangerous in Three Decades


Fentanyl


Colombo Plan Health Alert: Injectable Liquid Fentanyl


North Texas man charged in Wylie teen’s fentanyl overdose death


Tall Cop Testimonials



I just watched Tall Cop “Gas Station Heroin,” and learned so much in an hour! I had no idea about all the stuff that is being sold legally and it makes me sick to my stomach. 

I’ve been a nurse for over 20 years, 12+ of those spent in the ER, and the last 6 as a certified school nurse. I recently started working with high school athletes, and these kids are definitely on something. I will be asking more questions going forward because things are making sense now.

Thank you SO for all that you guys do! 


Certified School Nurse

Philadelphia, PA


Jermaine,  


I recently attended the (SRO) conference where you were a presenter. Your presentation was great. At that point, I decided that I'd start visiting dispensaries and vape shops. I've been to three local dispensaries and was well received. I met with the managers at each location and got information on edibles and drinks. I am putting together a presentation for administrators,  along with a guide to be handed to staff. I plan to continue the visits every couple of months. Thanks for all you do and thanks for giving me the idea to visit dispensaries. 


Security Officer

Public Schools


You did another outstanding job!!

Keep doing what you are doing. You are providing a very much-needed resource for our schools and SROs.


Again, thank you.

Kentucky County Sheriff’s Office


I am a school resource officer in Amarillo Texas and I attended one of your classes that was extremely helpful and eye opening. I have been in a high school for 4 years now and this is by far the worst year as far as narcotic usage and vape usage that I can see. We have sensors in our bathrooms that are receiving over 1000 hits a month and it is too much to handle. The discipline in the school is lax and the DA doesn’t want to prosecute. We have called the ambulance numerous times for overdoses and have even NARCANed a student. Are there any drug prevention programs that you can think of that have proven to be effective or advise on how to slow the usage in teens when they are not being held accountable?


Thank you for your time.

Matt


I learned so much. Tall Cop gave an excellent presentation. I am a social worker in a hospital and quite often deal with patients who are drug users. This included mothers who deliver drug infected newborns.... I couldn't take notes fast enough.


Thank you.

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