Tall Cop Says Stop

Jermaine Galloway

Officer Galloway, a Texan, known nationally as the Tall Cop, has worked in substance abuse prevention and education for over 20 years. After playing Division I basketball and receiving his BA in Sociology from the University of San Francisco, he worked as a law enforcement officer for 18 years. In 2007, Jermaine started the company known as “Tall Cop Says StopTM”. The Tall Cop has conducted trainings in every US state and Canada, and currently devotes thousands of hours each year to training professionals and communities on drug and alcohol prevention, education, and enforcement.

  1. JAN 6

    Tall Cop & The SRO: What Parents must know!

    School Resource Officer Dave Gomez, a police officer with over 15-years of experience and Tall Cop Speakers Network member, joins Jermaine Galloway “Tall Cop” at the 2025 Emerging Drug Trends Conference for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about online safety and youth exposure. Gomez, who reaches thousands each year through his online presence and speaking engagements, shares real-world experiences highlighting the very real consequences, good and bad of actions taken online. Together, they break down how popular platforms like Roblox allow countless ways for strangers to communicate with kids even when chat features are turned off. The conversation digs into why Snapchat’s disappearing messages make it especially predator-friendly, how both Snapchat & Instagram’s live mapping can expose a child’s daily schedule, and how predators use these tools to gain access and trust. Most importantly, Dave and Jermaine shift the focus to what parents can do right now to approach digital safety as a family team effort. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone working to keep kids safe in today’s rapidly evolving digital world. Save the Date for the 5th Annual Tall Cop Emerging Drug Trends Conference on 11/12-13/2026! Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn.⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠monthly newsletter here⁠! Learn more about the ⁠Tall Cop Speaker's Network!⁠

    20 min
  2. 12/09/2025

    Real Talk with Kym Laube: Prevention Insights for Parents, & Educators

    In this episode, Tall Cop Jermaine Galloway sits down with Kym Laube of HUGS Inc. a nationally recognized prevention leader and the newest member of the Tall Cop Speakers Network! Together, they dig into the why behind youth substance use and how communities can play a powerful role in prevention. Kym breaks down the importance of ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and how they can shape a young person’s health and longevity. More importantly, she highlights how Positive Childhood Experiences and just 1–2 caring adults can serve as anchors that help young people thrive, even in difficult environments. The conversation also explores the critical impact of delaying first substance use. With 90% of addictions beginning during the teen years, Laube emphasizes that the earlier a child starts using, the higher their risk for dependency making early prevention essential. Jermaine and Kym also discuss practical strategies for supporting youth: talking openly about feelings, teaching stress-management skills, and modeling healthy ways to navigate anxiety and pressure. This powerful discussion offers insight, tools, and hope for anyone working with youth from parents and educators to prevention professionals and community leaders. Save the Date for the 5th Annual Tall Cop Emerging Drug Trends Conference on 11/12-13/2026! Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn.⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠monthly newsletter here⁠! Learn more about the ⁠Tall Cop Speaker's Network!⁠

    23 min
5
out of 5
40 Ratings

About

Officer Galloway, a Texan, known nationally as the Tall Cop, has worked in substance abuse prevention and education for over 20 years. After playing Division I basketball and receiving his BA in Sociology from the University of San Francisco, he worked as a law enforcement officer for 18 years. In 2007, Jermaine started the company known as “Tall Cop Says StopTM”. The Tall Cop has conducted trainings in every US state and Canada, and currently devotes thousands of hours each year to training professionals and communities on drug and alcohol prevention, education, and enforcement.

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