Testimonials

Living and working far away from urban centers, it is easy to believe “we don’t have a problem here.” Jermaine Galloway peels back the façade to demonstrate that the drug and alcohol culture in rural America is real and flourishing, with the means to purchase, create and disseminate dangerous substances only an Internet-click away.  The law enforcement officers in Northern Michigan who have attended this training have learned about the hidden culture that exists in their own backyards; the considerable safety risks of encountering unknown chemicals and hidden stash compartments during traffic stops and searches; and a wealth of trending information available nowhere else.  Be assured that this is not a dated lecture provided by a consultant far removed from the field. Jermaine is a passionate presenter who delivers a compelling, constantly-updated, keenly relevant program that participants can’t stop talking about. As one attendee commented, “Mind. Blown.”  Three days after attending “High in Plain Sight,” an enforcement officer made a traffic stop for impaired driving that also resulted in an arrest for possession of shatter and later, lead to a larger drug operation. The officer advised that prior to the training,  he would not have recognized the indicators visible right out in the open, but because there had been an opportunity to hold and examine the items being currently used to stash and disguise drugs, he was able to make the connection."  

Drugs and alcohol are an ever-present part of youth culture. Laws and attitudes regarding marijuana are changing quickly. Even the marijuana itself is changing, and new technologies make it easier for people to conceal drugs and even use them in plain sight. Staying on top of the newest trends is more difficult than ever because news travels so fast in the information age. And a lot of these kids, who are very good at hiding their contraband, do very little to hide their lifestyle. It's in their music. It's in the logo on their hat, T-shirt or school backpack. It's right in front of our faces and we don't see it because we don't know what we're looking at. If these things matter to you - if you want to open your eyes to this culture - Jermaine Galloway is the man to see. I have been a police officer for nearly twenty years. I have been a School Resource Officer for eleven of them. I live and breathe youth culture. I mentor, speak with, interview and interrogate teens on a regular basis. But even an "expert" like me learns something new every time I attend a "You Can't Stop What You Don't Know™" presentation. Speaking on behalf of the Oregon School Resource Officers Association, Jermaine is one of the few keynotes we have had present at our annual conference multiple times. We will be inviting him back again. He and his presentation are just that good.

Sublette County is a small rural, agriculture and energy based community in Wyoming.  Many of the issues that face us today in prevention are the things we are not willing to open our eyes to.  When Officer Galloway first came to our community and spoke, he provided the information we desperately needed to learn about. When you live in a small community, there can be things we are unwilling to recognize.   Officer Galloway's presentation is exactly what every small town needs to hear.  Currently, the marijuana epidemic is on a far larger scale than we are willing to admit.  I have attended many seminars, webinars, conferences and trainings but Officer Galloway has a fantastic ability to speak to his audience and make it educational and engaging.  He can speak to key stakeholders, or adapt his presentation to your community and parents to fit the needs of his audience.  The grassroots efforts that communities are making and the education that Officer Galloway can provide are exactly what we need to keep ahead of the trends of drugs and alcohol with our youth.  

Relevant. Current. Real-world application. Jermaine Galloway’s presentation exceeds expectations. Using practical and riveting presenting skills, Jermaine captivates his audience and has a tremendous impact on the total learning experience. He is a dynamic speaker who will enhance any event to which he is invited.