Officer Salvatore Rivieri doesn’t take kindly to skateboarders or being called “dude.” This video of his throwdown of 14-year-old Eric Bush has been getting a lot of play at YouTube. Apparently Rivieri didn’t feel that Bush was sufficiently deferential or respectful. I’d be cranky too if I had to wear yellow tights and ride in a clown car. Dude! Have a donut and chill.

According to follow-up news accounts, Rivieri has been suspended. With pay.

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