India, March 7 -- A New York Police detective found herself in the eye of a controversy after a dance video showing her twerking and pole dancing went viral. In the video, which has prompted polarizing opinions, she is seen wearing a thong and a bra while gyrating.

The music video published by World Hip Hop shows Melissa Mercado. However, according to the New York Post, she was not named in the video.

While some felt it was Mercado's personal business, others expressed their concerns and outrage with the video. A detective said, "I have no words," while talking about Mercado, who works with the department's special victims unit, reported the outlet.

"What she's doing really has nothing to do with her as an employee, as an NYC detective...