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Fourteen-year-old Eric Bush is manhandled by Baltimore City Police Officer Salvatore Rivieri apparently for talking back to the officer.
“The entire video raises some issues of appropriate interaction with a citizen,” said Sterling Clifford, city police spokesman.
Anne Arundel County resident Peggy Miller said she couldn’t believe the way the officer treated her son, Eric Bush, 14, a freshman at Northeast High School.
“To be honest, if that officer did that to me, I would have punched him,” said Miller, who first spoke to The Examiner’s television partner WJZ. “He did that to my son because my son called him dude? It’s ridiculous.”
Officer Salvatore Rivieri, a 17-year veteran of the department, was patrolling the Inner Harbor in mid-July when he came upon some skateboarders and told them skateboarding was not allowed there.
According to the video of the incident recently posted on the Internet, Rivieri took offense after one skateboarder, Bush, called him “dude.”
“Don’t get defensive with me, son, because you’ll spend some time in juvenile,” Rivieri said.
“You give that attitude to your father. If you give it to me, I’ll smack you upside the head. ... Shut your mouth! I’m talking!”
The officer then pushed the 5-foot-7-inch, 125-pound teen to the ground and grabbed his skateboard, shouting: “Sit down! I’m not a dude!”
“Eric was scared because once the cop pushed him down, Eric hit his head on the cement,” Miller said. “All he had to do is say, ‘Guys you can’t skateboard here.’ ”
As the teen continued to mumble something below his breath, Rivieri told him, “You disrespected me, this badge and my department. When I’m talking to you, you shut your mouth, and you listen. Obviously your parents don’t put a foot in your butt quite enough, because you don’t understand the meaning of respect.”
Rivieri then told the teen he needed to learn to speak correctly.
An internal affairs investigation is pending, with investigators planning to interview Bush on Saturday.
lbroadwater@baltimoreexaminer.com
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Examiner Reader said:
I think that this officer Riviere needs a long anger management course before being allowed back on the streets beacuse he handled the situation in completely the wrong manner. How the officer was not susspended with out pay I don't understand. He assulted a minor for "disrespecting" him. If I were this child's father, I would be taking actions against the officer.
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Examiner Reader123 said:
I feel bad Eric Bush! That officer should find a different job! Especially one with no kids/teens involved; cause by the look of this he doesn't like kids!
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Examiner Reader said:
this is eric bush i jus wanted to say thanks for all the support!!
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Examiner Reader said:
This is an important story; unfortunately, it appears that the story is being swept under the rug. Why hasn't there been any follow-up report on this story?
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Examiner Reader said:
This poliece officer has shown the folly of the US system's decision to emply sociopathic dropouts with the worst pay in the nation to poliece their streets. This man is and would be a thug, weather he had a badge or otherwise. If he can be sued, then good, but generally these people get away with it. Imm agine if the kid had fought back, he'd be in Juvie or dead or in hospital by now, it happens all the time; i know i would've fought back, and got myself in trouble. These "dude's" attitude CAUSES crime, forcing otherwise nice people to become belligerent. Officers should OBEY the law as much as enforce it. IT WOULD NOT BE OK, IF HE DID THIS TO AN ADULT, but dointg it to a child is proof he is a small-minded bully and a biggot. Either way, i don't hate him, i think HE needs MENTAL HELP and a CHANGE IN VOCATION, the poliece department should have an INTENAL INQUIRY into the way it hires officers, and disciplins them, and the family should recieve a payout... as would happen in the
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Examiner Reader said:
I know what I would do if it that were my son. I would explain to him the meaning of respect. Then I would teach that same lesson, in quite a different way to the police officer. My child would be enjoying a free college education for that, simple fact I have a good lawyer and that guy knew he was screwed, listen to his last comment. Just so you all know, that police officer assaulted a minor. Forget everything else. If he didn't like the kids attitude it was well within his rights to cite him and call the parents. He instead decided to violate the law. Now if that were an adult junky or someone who needed it, okay. I knew a drill sergeant who used to do a little constructive personality work on the side, but it wasn't for his own ego. That guy plain assaulted a child. No ifs, no ands, no buts. He is a disgrace to every police officer trying to do their jobs.
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Examiner Reader said:
The officer should be arrested for assault!
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Examiner Reader said:
Has this officer Salva-Dude Ravioli been given Full Early Retirement yet? With Full Benefits and Pay? That's what cities as Corrupt and Unethical as Baltimore Do. Baltimore didn't become Number One in Violent Crime, drugs and Murder by "Doing the Right Thing".
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Examiner Reader said:
For God Sakes Officer Rivieri is the TIP of the Iceberg;, Baltimore has the Highest Heroin Use, Drug Related Aids Cases, Drug Related Murders that ANYWHERE ELSE in the USA! ( Wikipedia) Don't Move to Baltimore, Don't Invest in Baltimore Don't Deal With Baltimore Businesses Overseas Corporations, Tourists or Investors; Don't Locate your USA Office In Baltimore Don't Visit Baltimore Be Safe and Stay Away. Run, Forrest, Run Save Yourself!
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Examiner Reader said:
Please keep discussing this issue - don't let up people.
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Examiner Reader said:
To paraphase Dean Wormer "fat and stupid is no way to go through life"
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Examiner Reader said:
People are getting fed up with the bullies who wear badges pushing non policemen around, shooting non threatening suspects here in portland oregon a few times per year ect... When I was a little kid, the patrol cars said "TO PROTECT AND SERVE" right on them. now they just run through town collecting revenue, and bashing anyone who disrespects their godlike presence. I saw a fil on one who actually arrested a fire captian for ignoring his stupid demand to move a fire truck while the fireman was trying to help a crash victim. I think more bad cops should be fired and banned from future policeing jobs including security and jail guarding as well. We just dont need to be protected all that much if this is the cost. Greg Liascos Portland, OR
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Examiner Reader said:
this cop is a true bully, he should face assault charges. However the police department almost always protects it's own to prevent litigation.
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Examiner Reader said:
Some police officers are just people that used to get picked on in the 8th grade and they vowed that they are going to be the bully from now on. The problem is that they hold a very valueable NON-TANGIBLE gift - and that is the reputation of all of the great police officers that have layed the foundation of trust prior- Some fat slobs abuse the this hard work that many cops worked so hard to attain and all it takes is a video tape to turn back the hands of time. Good job DUDE you really did your fellow police officers a big favour - now people might look at cops and think of this disturbing video. Real nice ! - Trust is earned not shoved down the throats of people. I can't look at a circus clown now without thinking of this video and how a small fatherless kid was manhandled and yelled at and threatned and shoved. P.S. looks like you had a hard time getting the kid to the ground - WOW - The TAXPAYERS of Baltimore should be proud that they have a cop like you. ( NOT )
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Examiner Reader said:
When a police officer speaks to me - which is never. I will answer yes and no. I am not going to lick his boots and call him sir. However I do respect the cops - never been in trouble - never plan to but I have had instances where I have had cops with an bad attitude - not like this clown but just traffic things. I just go on my merry way. I then write down all of the things that transpired and write a nice long letter to the City Manager of the city where the cop works. To all of you hotheads - NEVER become combative with the police- you will loose - no doubt. Just document it it and file a offical complaint with the city. My letters get addressed. Hopefully the letter of a taxpaying citizen goes into his/her personnel file. Always be observant when you are being questioned. And never fight with the police. _ CANT STRESS THAT ENOUGH - Just write a letter and see where it goes - if it goes in the garbage at least you wrote a letter and it got read by a higher up.
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Examiner Reader said:
Why are Baltimore TAXPAYERS putting up with this ? Why is there not more outcry in the community ? - are the residents so scared of the police in this city that they feel if they say nothing the problem will just go away ? I do not know the answers but I hope the city manager does the right thing and sends a message to the police department. - Do you think that they will stand up to the police dept ? Prob. not that is why I hope the mother of this boy seeks advice of a lawer and puts this joke behind bars for assult.
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Examiner Reader said:
I am a Florida resident and I would love to have that cop face to face with me , He would find out just how fast a 50 yo man can slam his ass to the ground
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Examiner Reader said:
We are getting use to seeing police brutality on a lot of videos. Well, since it is human nature to rebel, the more we as a society see this happening, the more people are going to rebel against all figures of authority. Police are falling in status very fast on our society's totem pole.
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Examiner Reader said:
i think there should be more done to the "DUDE!" i think he should be fired at the smallest charge. Can anyone say law suit?
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Examiner Reader 2 said:
what exactly did the cop say to the camera man?
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Examiner Reader said:
Fascism is NOT OK. Stop giving power to those who can not handle it. This is just a small example of its negative effects. And bad words are not inappropriate; censorship is.
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Examiner Reader said:
Not only does he disgrace the uniform, but doesn't even have the brains to see that a camera is rolling. What a dimwit.
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yes again! said:
Some people just don't know how to handle being in a position of authority. This guy is a prime example. I guess anyone can act big and bad when they can hide behind a badge. Shameful! I guess the kid should have been breaking car windows or spray painting buildings instead of...skateboarding.
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Rock2106 said:
That cop was totally out of line. He acted like one of these street bullies. He should have been suspended without pay. I hope the boys parents sue the department and the cop for his outrageous attitude. Even for a police officer, a man of the badge, there's a right way to get a point across.
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Examiner Reader said:
I can not believe that in this day and age the city of Baltimore's residents are getting this grade of cop for their tax dollars. This DUDE has a problim in my opinion, - really do not know what it is - is it the short pants ? the super bright yellow shirt ? or mabye the golf cart they let him drive after they dress this guy up -- in this getup. I am sorry but the uniform is too much for me - I can't stop laughing. And the golf cart - cmon - what's next - one of thoes tiny bycicles you see clowns ride in the circus. Anyway I would not visit Baltimore as a tourist.
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Examiner Reader said:
These kids are punks, true. But, this cop was out of line -- way out of line. These sidewalk surfers on the other hand, will be the same ones we read about in a few years after their car runs into a telephone poll during a drag race. Mom's MIA, are these kids exploit her preoccupation with other things.
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Reader said:
Fat bully. I'll bet picking on a kid makes him feel like a real man. Send him to work in the areas riddled with drug dealers standing on the street corners carrying guns. I'll bet he wouldn't be such a big man then. Freakin' putz.
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yes again! said:
I have never had a run in with the cops. My last traffic ticket was ten years ago. I'm simply stating that I see the same kind of thing here in the burbs and I can't help but think "why do these people have badges"! All jokes and name calling aside, this officer's actions will only serve to fuel the "don't snitch" mentality of the young people of the city because each one of them will think..."that could have been me"!
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Examiner Reader said:
Enough already! The country has serious problems.
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Examiner Reader said:
I do not live in Baltimore or even Maryland, and I have never had any kind of problem, personally, with police. Yes, the odd speeding ticket during my long ago youth, and some parking tickets. This officer is a disgrace. To physically assault a very young and very small teenager this way on the basis of being called "dude" is just not acceptable. This officer brings calumny and suspicion on all of his colleagues, including the vast majority who must, at least in private, cringe as they watch one of their own behave in such a completely silly way. While he should not necessarily be fired (too extreme, as the child was not injured) he should probably be suspended without pay for a month or so. I suspect he cannot be demoted.
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not again said:
you have stated that a couple of times during the past 2 days,I m not a cop or defend his action but your comments are not facts, its just you latching out at police because you had a bad run in with one .Get over it.
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Examiner Reader said:
Whatever the officer's ethnic origins, they should not be an issue, unless his personal history has a direct relation to how he does his job. His weight is an issue only if he cannot pass departmental physicals or is a direct result of his eating, drinking or exercise habits. I ahve heard that heavy-set people can, in their own terms, be very physically fit.
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Examiner Reader said:
The price, in America, of being rude to a police officer, allowing for the sake of argument that "dude" really is rude, is NOT TO BE PHYSICALLY ASSAULTED.
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live and learn said:
Thats funny cause, I was a Marine and now i'm a cop and theres problems no matter where you go . You set the standards not, what some one else does .Do the right thing you'll be OK, Seimperfi!
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Examiner Reader said:
When a police officer speaks to you answer yes sir or yer mam. You do not call the officer dude. This little punk deserved alot more beating than what he got.
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Good, Day! said:
We all relate two both parties ,Why because we're human. Humans are emotional creatures.We react out of emotion sometimes without thinking these things don't just happen in the streets, cooperate america , politicians, Moms and Dads are guilty,wether Verbal or physical. We just need to learn to control it. Every one deserves a second chance, why because we all have our moments. Lets all help each other and become a stronger Maryland!
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Examiner Reader said:
This cop is clearly a danger to the public.
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Darny don't peace out ,let there be peace,Brother! said:
I don't take sides, with either party. But in an earlier post there was mention of the cop being possible hispanic. Well his not, his ITALIAN this is a white on white problem, which I'm glad it was. Marylanders are quick to make everything a race issue.Both side were, wrong just, leave it at that .Police are not bullies or bad people with weird incidents in the past which caused them to become police,Skateborder are not punks lazy or disrespectful. Thats just us stereotyping ,trying to throw in your two cents ,into the matter.
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Darny said:
Well, you poeple do not have to like the cop or the kid, or the parents for that matter. Stick to the fact's and stop the uproar an lies. Peace out!!
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Nakia Barkdale said:
How can you compare this to Rodney King? Mr. King was innocent. He was beaten within an inch of his life. I felt the pain every time he was hit. This is what I mean when I say it is so hard living with the effects of slavery. But still I continue the struggle.
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Examiner Reader said:
If you ever get the chance, go to the Baltimore suburb of Owings Mills. The cops there all need to be on weight watchers and they are so big, bad, and tough! It's really funny to watch.
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HDTV said:
I say smack the parents for some poor upbringing! Haven't you taught your kids any better than that?
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Orchard Beach said:
Has anyone thought to interview his father, Roy Bush??
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Examiner Reader said:
Who do you think it is who finds the mangled bodies after the car wreck, who walks into dark places where evil awaits, who confronts and subdues rapists and shooters and madmen while you're doing whatever it is you do to? Sure, this officer came on to the kid too strongly but please keep it in perspective.
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Resource said:
"Bullied" that "officer" ATTACKED this kid, he should be put away. He is an officer of the law, he job is to protect and serve, enforce the laws. he isn't lord all mighty. he doesn't deserve respect because of his job.. Police always suspend and paid leave when they do something wrong... WOW
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Examiner Reader said:
Im another vet, but from Nam - I saw enough kids being hit on over there - I don't take kindly to seeing it happen here -what the hell was I fighting for those years ago if this kind of $%#@ can go down?
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Examiner Reader said:
There is very little difference in the psychological profiles of police officers and criminals. What kind of person really grows up wanting to be a cop? Usually it's either the kid that was the bully or the kid that was bullied. I'm only 52 years old, I haven't seen it all but I've seen enough to tell you neither of the above individuals should be allowed to have a gun, much less have the position of protecting the rest of us until they’ve been through some rigorous psych. tests.
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Unregistered User said:
This is just one example of the creeping fascism permeating our society. It's only going to get worse until good people say, "ENOUGH!"
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Examiner Reader said:
Unbelieveable!!!!! that this cop suppose to be serving public? Get this COP behind bars whear he need's to be!!!!
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Examiner Reader said:
What do we really know about this officer? Has he been with this force the whole seventeen years: Has he ever tried for promotion and been turned down? Do his own superiors rate him highly, or not? His name suggests Latino ethnicity. Is there anything in his youth, here or elsewhere, that would make him behave, as a middle-age officer, as he does? What is his general reputation among adults in the neighbourhood he patrols? What does he have to say for himself?
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