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Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NYPD Special Victims detective recorded twerking on stripper pole in racy hip-hop video
An NYPD detective's racy music video depicting her gyrating and twerking on a stripper pole has gone viral — and has raised a few eyebrows in the department. Detective Melissa Mercado was recorded dancing in a black bra, matching G-string and glitter boots as she made it rain next to a pole in the S-Quire hip-hop video, 'Doin That,' last month. It didn't take long for her fellow cops to realize that Mercado was the dancer. 'Is she slow not thinking she would of been recognized???' viewer @SwatzifyTV commented on the video. As a result, the video produced by World Star Hip Hop has gone viral, getting over one million views, according to TMZ. NYPD sources said Mercado filmed the video on her own time, but it wasn't clear if she got permission from the NYPD to perform in it before she stripped down. Rank-and-file officers were of two minds when asked about Mercado's performance. While some saw no problem with her moonlighting gig, others believed she should be drummed out of the force. 'It's just a bad look,' said one cop who had seen the video. 'She puts the department in a bad light and there's gotta be consequences. If she wants to dance so much, she should just be doing that.' An email to the department regarding Mercado's status and if she is facing disciplinary charges for the sultry video were not immediately returned. A source for the Detectives Endowment Association, who represents Mercado, said that neither she nor the department has been in contact with their office regarding the video. Mercado joined the NYPD in 2018 and served in the Bronx's 50th Precinct before working in the Special Victims Bureau and specialized units. In January, the third grade detective was transferred to the Bronx Special Victims squad, where she investigates sex assault cases. She earned $144,000 fighting crime last year, according to city records. In her seven-year career with the department, Mercado has been credited with 54 felony and 81 misdemeanor arrests and in 2022 received an award for excellent police duty, according to her department profile. Meanwhile, rapper S-Quire, who has photos of himself and Mercado on his Instagram page, is happy about all the popping eyeballs watching his video. 'Just went a Million plus on #worldstar Appreciate y'all keep running it up!' the rapper recently wrote. 'We all here for the same reason bro and i promise you it's not cuz the song!' viewer @thatboujeesmoker quickly responded to the rapper.
Express Tribune
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
NYPD detective under investigation after viral pole-dancing music video
A New York City detective assigned to the NYPD's Special Victims Unit is under fire after appearing in a provocative pole-dancing scene in a rap music video that has since gone viral. Detective Melissa Mercado, who has been with the force since 2018, can be seen wearing a thong and skimpy bra while dancing in rapper S-Quire's 'Doin That' music video. The video, which was published by World Hip Hop, has sparked intense debate both within law enforcement circles and on social media. One of Mercado's fellow officers reacted with disbelief, telling The Post, 'I have no words.' Others within the NYPD questioned whether her actions reflected poorly on the department, while some defended her right to do what she wants off duty. Social media users have been quick to weigh in on the controversy, with reactions pouring in on X. 'Should arrest that rapper for making terrible music,' one user wrote. Should arrest that rapper for making terrible music — 007 (@profeshnalh8ter) March 6, 2025 Another criticized the detective's conduct, stating, 'You lose all credibility and make the department look bad when you engage in public degenerate behavior. People really want to do whatever they want and never deal with the consequences.' You lose all credibility and make the department look bad when you engage in public degenerate behavior. People really want to do whatever they want and never deal with the consequences. — The Great Game (@PowerSocialLife) March 6, 2025 Others joked about the situation, with one person commenting, 'Detective to stripper pipeline has begun.' Another added, 'Not a good look for an NYPD detective, gotta keep it professional at all times.' Detective to stripper pipeline has begun 😭 — Keshan Naidoo (@KeshanNaidoo3) March 6, 2025 Not a good look for an NYPD detective, gotta keep it professional at all times — SUAREZ (@suayrez) March 6, 2025 While Mercado is not named in the video, law enforcement sources confirmed her identity. Despite the backlash, some within the department argue that Mercado did not violate any rules, as she was not seen wearing NYPD paraphernalia or identifying herself as a police officer. A police union source noted that if Mercado was earning money from her appearance, she would have been required to file an off-duty employment application with the department. Retired NYPD Special Victims Division Chief Michael Osgood weighed in on the matter, calling Mercado's appearance 'unbecoming of a police officer.' 'There's a line of thinking that what you do off duty is your business, but I think this conduct is morally wrong if you're a special victims detective,' Osgood said. It remains unclear whether Mercado will face disciplinary action for her role in the video. The NYPD has yet to issue an official response, and Mercado has not publicly addressed the controversy. This isn't the first time an NYPD officer has been caught in a viral scandal. In 2022, rookie officer Vera Mekuli made headlines after giving a married lieutenant a lap dance at a department holiday party, leading to her reassignment. Other officers have also faced disciplinary action for engaging in inappropriate behavior while in uniform. As public scrutiny mounts, the department is expected to review the situation and determine whether Mercado's actions warrant any internal consequences.
