ANew York Police Department(NYPD) officer hascome under firefor an unusual transgression—lighting the dance floor up with aracy pole performancein a music video.

HighlightsNYPD detective causes stir with pole dance in rap video, sparking controversy.Melissa Mercado, part of NYPD’s Bronx Special Victims Unit, appeared scantly clad in video.Critics called the performance ‘despicable,’ while others supported her right to expression.Video reached 1.2 million views, drawing attention more for Mercado than the artist.

Another anonymous official allegedly labeled Mercado’s participation in the production as “despicable.”

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NYPD officer in uniform, smiling at an indoor event.

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Mercadois a seven-yearveteran of the department, beingassigned to the Bronx Special Victims Unit. According to reports, she earns approximately $144,000 a year,and has built a reputation for being a dependable worker among her colleagues.

NYPD officer Melissa Mercado in a bikini top with blue lighting.

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In light of her professional achievements, opinions within the NYPD remain divided. For instance, one source defended Mercado’s right toexpress herselfas long as she isn’t making use of the uniform.

“What she’s doing really has nothing to do with her as an employee, as anNYC detective,” the source said.

NYPD officer Melissa Mercado performing a pole dance in a dimly lit setting, wearing glittering shoes.

“She’s not wearing NYPD paraphernalia, and nothing in the video suggests she’s a detective,” noting that Mercado’s only official obligation would be to inform the departmentin casetheperformancewas part of a paid gig.

“Otherwise, it’s not the NYPD’s business.”

Netizens flocked to the rapper’s social media, but not precisely because they were interested in the artist’s music

NYPD officer Melissa Mercado in blue swimwear poses on bed.

“Make that a– clap! Pop that ping pong for me!” he wrote. “Just went a million plus on #worldstar. Appreciate y’all keep running it up!”

NYPD officer Melissa Mercado embracing a man at night with city lights in the background.

“I think it’s safe to say that we are all here for Mrs. Officer,” one user wrote. “So please share her profile so we can stalk in peace.”

“We are all here for the same reason, bro, and I promise you, it’s not because of the song,” another wrote.

“Definitely here for Miss Officer, you’re just in the way, bro,” a viewer stated.

“She should be fired.” Netizens debated whether it’s appropriate for an officer to appear in such a controversial video

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