Can't police handle a skateboarder better than this?

Can't police handle a skateboarder better than this?
THE ISSUE: Cop gets suspended

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board
April 1, 2009

Nobody is questioning that police have a tough job. Everybody knows what they do is extremely dangerous, and we all should be aware that a YouTube presentation of alleged police brutality won't tell all sides. Still, it's appalling when you hear about a South Florida rookie police officer being accused of slamming a 10-year-old boy against his cruiser because the boy skateboarded into the street near his house.

Officer Davie Rodriguez received a two-day suspension and was ordered to attend anger management classes, which seems like a lenient punishment. Investigators said he was guilty of "improper use of force."

SOURCE: SUN-SENTINEL