Towven.com – NYPD Detective Melissa Mercado, a seven-year veteran currently assigned to the Bronx Special Victims Unit, is facing internal scrutiny after appearing in a provocative music video that has garnered significant attention online.
In the video for rapper S-Quire’s song “Doin’ That,” Mercado is seen performing pole dances, twerking, and giving lap dances while wearing revealing attire, including a thong and a skimpy bra.
The video, published by World Hip Hop, quickly went viral, amassing over 1.4 million views within a month.
Mercado’s participation in the video has elicited mixed reactions within the NYPD. Some colleagues have criticized her actions, suggesting they undermine the professionalism expected of law enforcement officers.
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One detective expressed disbelief, stating, “I have no words.” Another commented, “We are supposed to be held to a higher standard as role models.”
Eric Saunders, a lawyer and former NYPD officer, remarked that her actions are “inconsistent with the values and professional standards the public expects from law enforcement, especially those entrusted with investigating sensitive cases involving special victims.”
However, others within the department have defended Mercado’s off-duty activities, asserting that they do not interfere with her professional responsibilities.
A police union source noted, “She’s not wearing NYPD paraphernalia. Nothing in the video says she’s a detective.” They added that unless she was compensated for her appearance, “nothing she does in the video is the department .”
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S-Quire, the rapper featured in the video, claimed he was unaware of Mercado’s profession during filming. He stated, “I didn’t know what she … . She doesn’t seem like a detective.”
As of now, the NYPD has not issued an official statement regarding the incident, and it remains unclear whether Mercado will face any disciplinary action.
This situation has sparked a broader discussion about the boundaries of personal expression for law enforcement officers and the potential impact on public perception of the police force.
