'I have a right to know': The moment a 12-year-old boy demanded a cop's badge number after he parked illegally to buy a soda

One 12-year-old Las Vegas boy has become a viral video hero after reminding a thirsty police officer he's not above the law.



The young man, who identifies himself as Jeremy in the video, springs into action when he sees a motorcycle cop park illegally on the sidewalk.

The officer was apparently going to buy a soft drink.

Jeremy sees the officers parked on the sidewalk and goes to ask for his badge number

'Is there a reason for you to park on the sidewalk?' Jeremy asks. 'Is it like an emergency or anything?'

When the cop refuses to answer, Jeremy goes one step further.



'Can I see your badge number?' he asks.

'Why?' the officer responds.

'Because I have the right to.'



'Are you a lawyer?' The officer asks.



'No I just want to see your badge number.'

The officer refuses to give over his badge number but asks Jeremy to give him an ID.

Jeremy keeps pressing the officer for his badge number, but finally the man rides off leaving Jeremy to wonder what the emergency was.



The video, uploaded to YouTube under the user name Jeremy Drew, has already been viewed more than 2.2 million times.

The officer refuses to give his badge number and instead starts his bike and rides off

It's sparked fierce debate between viewers who think Jeremy did the right thing those who think he was being a pest.

'This cop puts his life on the line every day to protect and serve us. Grow up kid,' writes one viewer on YouTube.

