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ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS, VA (VR) — Community members are invited to attend the Tall Cop Says
Stop program on Thursday, August 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Historic Masonic Theatre. This
free educational event will provide parents, educators, law enforcement, healthcare
professionals, community leaders, and residents with current information about youth
substance use trends and practical strategies to help prevent alcohol and drug misuse.
Presented through the Tall Cop Says Stop organization, the program focuses on prevention,
awareness, and community collaboration. Its mission is to empower communities with the
knowledge and resources needed to recognize emerging substance use trends, identify warning
signs, and work together to create a safer and healthier future for local youth and families.
For more than 28 years, Tall Cop Says Stop has educated communities across the country on
underage alcohol and drug abuse prevention. The organization provides evidence-informed
training and resources that help communities stay ahead of rapidly changing substance use
trends. Presenters draw on decades of experience to educate audiences about current drug and
alcohol culture, methods of concealment, emerging substances, and prevention and
enforcement strategies.
The organization’s message is captured in its slogan, “You Can’t Stop What You Don’t Know.”
The presentation emphasizes that awareness and education are critical first steps in preventing
substance misuse and equipping communities to respond effectively to today’s challenges.
Throughout its history, Tall Cop Says Stop has partnered with schools, parents, law enforcement
agencies, local governments, prevention organizations, and community groups to reduce the
impact of substance misuse and strengthen local prevention efforts.
Registration is required to attend the event. Individuals may register online at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BY98ZB6.
“Bringing the Tall Cop event to the Alleghany Highlands reflects our continued commitment to
proactive prevention and community education,” said April Miller, Prevention Coordinator for
the Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board and Chair of the Alleghany Highlands
Healthy Youth Coalition. “Substance use trends are constantly changing, and it is important that
parents, educators, law enforcement, and community partners have access to the knowledge
and tools needed to recognize concerns early and respond effectively. By working together and
staying informed, we can continue building a healthier, safer future for our youth.”
The Tall Cop Says Stop program is open to the public and encourages anyone interested in
protecting the health and well-being of youth and strengthening the community’s prevention
efforts to attend.
For more information about the event, contact:
Alleghany Highlands Community Services
April Miller 540-691-5803
