Photo of the week: A traffic stop on the Mississippi

A La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office marine deputy conducts a boat traffic stop along the Wisconsin-Minnesota border

July 23, 2026 09:32 AM •

Not every traffic stop happens on the road. This week’s photo submitted by Police1 columnist Lt. Dan Marcou captures a La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office marine deputy conducting a boat stop on the Mississippi River, highlighting the unique role marine units play in keeping busy waterways safe. The haze is from hundreds of active wildfires in Canada.

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Police Photographers

Every week, we select a Photo of the Week from a Police1 member to feature in our Member Newsletter, Police1’s Instagram page and Police1’s YouTube channel. Photos range from cruisers to copters to K-9s, and everything in between.

The next time you come across something inspiring on duty, take out the camera and submit it to Police1! Remember to include your name, department information and some background on the picture!