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The Tall Cop Newsletter
October 2024
THE BEST RESOURCE FOR DRUG TRENDS, NEWS, AND UPDATES
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From The Desk Of The Tall Cop
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Legal and non legal Psychedelics are trending at a rapid pace in our communities and the emergence of these new and older products are showing that.
With the ongoing research of Psilocybin mushrooms and the expanded availability of these products, we are seeing some products get diverted through other channels. Although much of the research is coming back promising, we still have a ways to go. As a rule of thumb, when a certain drug within a drug class begins to gain popularity, the entire drug class will also rise in popularity. We are not saying that they will rise equally, but you will see substances that maybe you have heard of but you have not see A LOT of and you are not very familiar with. Some examples would be drugs like ecstasy or LSD. Along with these high profile substances, there are Psychedelic or Hallucinogenic products that are sold online, in health stores, and even in smoke shops and gas stations. The most popular legal psychedelic is Amanita Muscaria. I have talked about this one in the past and I am finding it all across the United States. Listen to an entire podcast all about Amanita on our Spotify channel.
Over-the-Counter Shrooms: The Drug Amanita
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Amanita is a drug that is almost impossible to test for and sold over the counter; most dont even know it exists. Another product or curve ball would be the Hawaiian Baby Woodrose seeds. These are actually sold online and in some shops. Individuals will heat them in water or suck on the seeds to get a hallucinogenic like high. You can read more about Hawaiian Baby Woodrose HERE.
To make what could be a long story short, you can expect to see a significant rise of psychedelics in our store, on our streets, on the highways, and in the schools. The amount of these products I am finding in stores is SIGNIFICATLY higher than anything I have seen over my 20 years of trainings.
-Jermaine Galloway, The Tall Cop
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Check out the latest podcast where Tall Cop Jermaine Galloway interviews Stephanie Short, a recovery coach, peer support specialist, and community impact coordinator with United Way who overcame a 25-year battle with addiction to become a beacon of hope for others. Driven by the belief that “If they’re still breathing, there is still hope,” Stephanie shares her inspiring story of resilience and self-transformation. From the depths of addiction and isolation in prison, she had to become her own support system, learning to thrive with no one to guide her. Stephanie dives deep into her journey, discussing the power of self-reliance, the value of community, and her desire to "become what I needed" to help others with her lived experiences. This podcast is for anyone seeking inspiration, hope, and the unwavering belief that recovery is possible.
Check it out here! - Still Breathing: The Stephanie Short Story
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Community Scanning Goes International! | |
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The Tall Cop recently went international with his training! Officer Galloway conducted a training in the country of Bermuda. This beautiful country, like many others, is seeing substance use disorders and trends that are very similar to US drug trends. Upon arrival on the island, the Tall Cop conducted a community scan throughout the island. With the help of a kind local taxi driver, the Tall Cop scanned various stores to gain a better understanding of drug trends in the country. The scan was very educational for the class attendees, providing insight into drugs like Delta 8, Kratom, Shrooms, Vapes, Cannabis, and Alcohol to name a few. The training had professionals from all sectors who deal with substance use disorders; education, enforcement, impaired driving, treatment, and prevention. After the training, the Tall Cop spent one-on-one time with several attendees during a group lunch which allowed for even more insight into trends on the island. This training will not only benefit the great cities of Bermuda but will also help to highlight and define trends across the United States.
Remember You Can’t Stop What You Don’t Know!
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2024 National Emerging Drug Trends Conference Memory Wall | |
Please plan on joining us for the 11th Biennial Northwest Alcohol Conference in beautiful Boise, Idaho! Save Monday, July 14th and Tuesday, 15th, 2025 in your calendars now! Registration will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Registration fee starts at $359.00.
The conference will be held at the Boise Riverside Hotel Conference Center (2900 W. Chinden Blvd.) in beautiful downtown Boise, Idaho.
For additional information please visit our website, www.northwestalcoholconference.org.
Breakout Session Topics include:
- Vape Pens
- Marijuana Concentrates
- Mock Room Info
- Pharmaceutical Drug Abuse (Adult & Teen)
- DUI New Progressive Programs
- Alcohol & Party Drugs: The Gateways to Abuse
- Teen Impaired Driving Prevention Programs
- Adverse Health Effects of Binge Drinking
- Prevention to Enforcement Programs for the Reduction of Underage Drinking
- Social Media Networking Among Our Youth
- Mobilizing Coalitions in Your Community
- Prevention & Enforcement of Underage Drinking in Rural Areas
- Prevention Through Collaboration-A Community Approach
- Bar & Overservice Enforcement
- The Court System and Probation Outreach Strategies
- Youth Alcohol Prevention Programs
- Successful Use of Media Campaigns & Partnerships to Reducing Underage Drinking
- Parenting and Educator Programs
- High School Based Prevention Techniques
- Fake ID's
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Upcoming Tall Cop Webinars | |
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Indianapolis training last month with over 700 attendees!
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Ryan “Buzz” Buzzini has been in law enforcement for 29 years. He served as a reserve for Ada County Paramedics from 1987 until 1993, as well as worked in the Idaho Poison Control Center for several
years. Buzz worked in pharmacy fraud for over 15 years for the Boise City Police Department. As a prior Drug Recognition Expert Instructor, he is trained in the signs and symptoms of legal and illegal drug use.
He also held a position with the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force keeping a watchful eye on drug trafficking, as it is used to finance terrorism activities. Buzz has also been a member of the DEA Task Force focusing on the fraudulent prescription pill epidemic. His vast knowledge, accumulated through training and years of professional service, lies in both the realms of medical professionals, as well as
street-level usage and sales. Buzz has lectured numerous times around the nation to professional drug coalitions, medical & law enforcement conferences, and the drug testing industry. He is currently a contractor with J. Chad Professional Training, “Tall Cop Says Stop”, where he continues to bring his expertise and insight. His teaching is often humorous and very entertaining.
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Tall Cop Testimonials
I attended one of your seminars when you were in Vermont a few years back. Easily the best, most informative training I've ever attended! Thank you for what you do! - Vermont
Tall Cop was an experience, not just a professional learning experience. Officer Galloway is engaging and brings videos, pictures, and stories of experience in this field that make you, as a learner, sit up and pay attention! After learning with Officer Galloway, our team feels better equipped to support our students and families with the challenges that drug use and abuse bring. - Lexington, KY
I enjoyed listening to your latest podcast to learn about the products you encounter in your sweeps of brick-and-mortar stores nationwide. We appreciate the information you provide so we can stay up-to-date and relevant. We find it useful to track trends, stay current with detection training with our dogs, and educate students, parents, and administrators during the meetings and programs we provide to students and parents at our campuses. - Texas
In response to the THC-infused alcohol; it is in Indiana. Back in August, my wife had her 25-year class reunion at a local establishment. After looking through the menu my wife ordered a drink that she would normally get. After she ordered I looked at the menu and saw that unless you read the description of the drink, you would not have known that it was infused with THC. I informed her of this and she quickly went to the server and changed her drink order. Other people at the reunion had not read drink descriptions to see that what they were drinking was infused with THC. They started complaining of feeling ‘funny’ and I looked at what they were drinking. One person drank so much that they felt their skin was crawling and had never felt that way before drinking alcohol. The entire group complained to the establishment, and the menu was reworked to have a special section labeled THC-infused drinks. I thought this would be in a bigger city, but no it was in our small quiet town. I will be in Indianapolis, IN at IACCAC and looking forward to what Jermaine has to say about what is out there in our area. I love his training and get so much information from them every time. - Indiana
I attended the Tall Cop Says Stop in Gillette yesterday. I appreciate all that is done to keep us informed of the trends. Knowing what is out in our community is overwhelming, and I appreciate all the knowledge shared to be more aware. - Wyoming
I wanted to make you aware of something we took off a student. It can be easily purchased online with no age verification. This honey packet contains Viagra/Cialis. It has been popularized on TikTok. I thought you might want to know what is being distributed in Oregon!
- Oregon school teacher
I’ve enjoyed many of your classes! I saw your post on Facebook in the spring/early summer about the Penjamin vape pens, so I’ve been keeping an eye out. I gave a heads-up to school staff at the start of our school year. Yesterday, a teacher successfully confiscated one from a student. I’m thankful for your diligent research and how you put out great information! Thank you! - SRO, North Michigan
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Remember, You Can’t Stop
What You Don’t Know!
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