Okay, okay, okay... The first time I saw the video, I didn't have the sound up. Its much different with the sound. I agree 100% with the officer. Yes, he's overboard a bit. BUT he's 100% right. People want to criticize the police for being too harsh on these kids but then bitch when those same 13 year olds commit crimes. The kids were not obeying the law. YES, in lots of places it is illegal to ride a skateboard on the sidewalk. "Why" you ask, because skateboarders on sidewalks are dangers to old people walking on them, young kids, and kids in strollers. The officer was trying to issue them citations for that. THEY took it to the next level by a) refusing to comply (another criminal offense), b) obstruction of official business (another criminal offense) c) resisting arrest (another criminal offense). The officer did not get physical until those kids tried to run and be obstructionists. Yes it seems petty but a lot of serious crime can be avoided by enforcing the petty crimes. There ARE officers who overstep their bounds... He is not one of them.