Harris County Precinct 5 deputy under investigation for viral TikTok video

Harris County constable deputy under investigation for TikTok controversy

A Precinct 5 constable deputy is facing an internal investigation after posting a now-deleted TikTok video. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reached out to the Constable's Office and spoke to residents about the matter.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A Precinct 5 constable deputy is facing an internal investigation after posting a TikTok video that went viral and has since been deleted. 

What we know:

In a viral video that has since been deleted, a Precinct 5 deputy participated in a TikTok trend which could jeopardize her job. 

The video suggested she would issue tickets if she didn't receive what she wanted before her shift.

The video showed the deputy taking notes and blurring parts of her uniform, though her name remained visible. Other videos featured her in uniform engaging in TikTok trends. 

Her account has been deleted, but residents in the Precinct 5 area expressed mixed opinions.

What they're saying:

FOX 26 reached out to Precinct 5 Constable Office about the viral video, and they sent us the following statement:

"Our administration is aware and internal affairs has opened an investigation. We have no other comment at this time."

‘Unprofessional’

The other side:

"I think it's really inappropriate and disrespectful," said resident Alex Fitch. 

Another Precinct 5 resident who didn't want to be identified agreed with Fitch: "It's very unprofessional. You shouldn't be doing things like that. When you're a professional, you carry yourself a certain way. What you do outside of work is cool, but I don't think she should've done that."

FOX 26 asked residents if videos posted on social media by uniformed officers create distrust for residents. Some were split.

"I feel like they're playing. They're childish. They ain't taking nothing serious. You gon write me a ticket because you ain't get cracked? That's crazy, but that's the society and world we live in today," one resident said.

"Not as much distrust, but you can't rely on them. It makes them look unprofessional when they start posting videos like that. You can't take them seriously," Fitch said. "Then they wonder why, when you see them, they say, ‘Why don’t you respect me?' or ‘Why are you talking to me like that?’ Well, you don't treat yourself like a woman, and you ain't treating yourself like a police officer."