Cop Filmed Kicking Boy's Legs Out From Under Him Gets Paid Vacation

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. - A South Florida police officer has been placed on administrative duty after cellphone video that seemingly shows him assaulting a boy has surfaced on the Internet.

Boynton Beach police spokeswoman Stephanie Slater said in a statement Tuesday that the department is aware of the videos, which first appeared on the website LiveLeak.com.

"We are concerned as to the initial appearance of the video, and despite the fact that we have received no formal complaints at this time, we are committed to reviewing the situation in its entirety and taking whatever action is deemed most appropriate at the conclusion of our investigation," Slater said.