KAVA Why Is This “Old School” Plant Being Associated with Street-Level Drugs?
Written by:
Jermaine Galloway
December 2025
Kava is a plant-based herbal substance, also known as kava root or Piper Methysticum, native to the Pacific Islands. It has been used for centuries for medicinal, social, recreational, and ceremonial purposes. Only the root, not the leaf is used. It can be ground into a loose powder or pounded to extract a milky liquid that is mixed into beverages.
Legal but Lethal: The Increasing Danger of “Gas Station Drugs”
Published in the Police Chief Magazine - November 2025 Issue
Written by: Jermaine "The Tall Cop" Galloway
Across the nation, law enforcement officers are encountering a troubling pattern: drivers who show unmistakable signs of impairment, such as slurred speech, slowed reaction time, poor coordination, yet test negative for alcohol, cannabis, and controlled substances. Increasingly, the culprits behind these puzzling cases are not illegal narcotics, but legal or unregulated substances sold at gas stations and smoke shops.
Fentanyl in Halloween Candy: Myth vs. Reality
By Jermaine Galloway "Tall Cop"
As Halloween approaches, concerns often rise about the risk of fentanyl or other drugs being hidden in children’s candy. At Tall Cop Says Stop™, we want to provide clarity: while the idea of drug-laced candy is a popular urban myth, there are extremely few documented cases of this actually happening. The overwhelming majority of Halloween treats are safe, and most children receive candy from trusted sources like neighbors, schools, and community events.
Flavored THC Powder Found in Over-the-Counter Stores
Written by:
Jermaine Galloway
September 2025
Old Product, New Buzz, Real Concerns
Written by:
Jermaine Galloway
August 2025
The product known as Feel Free is trending, but it is not new. Actually, many of you have seen it! Take a look at what I have seen in your states…
There have been some recent news stories and questions about this product and its contents. Let me provide some insight into what I have seen over the years.
I first found this product 6-8 years ago while in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, at a shop just off the beach. I am not certain how long it has actually been out there, but I know even then it wasn't a new product. Since then, I have seen it in most states across the US, from smoke shops to gas stations, even liquor stores.