NYPD detective pulled from duty after viral stripper appearance in S-Quire music video
NYPD detective Melissa Mercado is facing internal scrutiny after appearing as a stripper in a viral music video by NYC rapper S-Quire. As reported by TMZ, Mercado—who previously worked on active sex crimes cases in the Special Victims Unit—has been temporarily removed from investigative duties pending a departmental review.
The investigation centers on whether Mercado submitted the required paperwork for off-duty employment, a standard policy for NYPD officers taking side jobs. As of now, it remains unclear if she breached any department regulations. The New York Post was the first to report the story.
The music video in question, titled Doin That, features Mercado dancing in a club, in a VIP room, and on a bed in lingerie. The video quickly gained attention online, leading to questions about her role within the police department.
S-Quire and director Pitch Perfect told TMZ that Mercado was cast through a talent agency, and they were unaware of her status as a police officer.
While the NYPD has yet to issue a formal statement, the situation has sparked public debate over the boundaries between professional conduct and personal freedom for law enforcement officers. The outcome of the review could influence how similar cases are handled in the future.
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