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NYPD Detective Melissa Mercado Appears as Pole Dancer in Rap Video

Detective Melissa Mercado gained viral attention after appearing in a music video by rapper S-Quire, which has over 1.3 million views on YouTube since its release in early 2022.
Mercado is a seven-year veteran of the NYPD's Bronx Special Victims Unit, where she oversees cases of sexual violence.
Criticism arose from colleagues for her participation, with some describing her actions as "dumb" and "embarrassing" for the police force.
S-Quire, the rapper who filmed the video, stated he was unaware of Mercado's role as a detective at the time of filming.

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NYPD Detective Pulled From Cases Over Playing a Stripper in a Rap Video

Let’s add this to the list of things you weren’t expecting to read about on this beautiful Monday. A New York Police Department Detective has had her active cases removed and is under investigation after she appeared as a stripper in a music video called “Doin’ That” by rapper S-Quire. The bonkers story first started getting out a few days before TMZ reported the latest update. A viral video surfaced that showed a G-string-wearing Melissa Mercad…

4 days ago·New York, United States

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The Express Tribune

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 fo…

4 days ago·Pakistan

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Protothema

New York police officer who twerked in rapper's music video was investigating sex crimes - She was removed from her position

The video director and rapper S-Quire claimed they chose Mercado without knowing her morning job.

5 days ago

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The US Sun

Pole-dancing NYPD detective DROPPED from cases after bikini rap vid emerges

THE NYPD detective who was filmed pole-dancing in a strip club in a raunchy rap video has been pulled from duty. Melissa Mercado, an officer in the Special Victim’s Unit in the Bronx, switched out her uniform for lingerie to dance in a video for hip-hop artist S-Quire. World StarNYPD Melissa Mercado is currently facing backlash for pole dancing in a music video[/caption] TwitterMercado pictured in her police uniform as she serves with the Specia…

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6 days ago·Brunswick, United States

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Atlanta Black Star

'Unbecoming of a Police Officer': NYC SVU Detective Sparks Mixed Reactions` After Twerking and Pole-Dancing In Music Video

A New York City police detective is stirring controversy online over her appearance in a rap music video where she’s seen twerking and pole dancing. According to the New York Post, the video for the song “Doin’ That” by rapper S-Quire features NYPD special victims detective Melissa Mercado. Melissa Mercado, an NYPD detective, went viral for her performance in a rap music video. (Photos: X/NYPDSVU, YouTube/WorldStarHipHop) The video has racked u…

7 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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