But, it's important to note the video is just a 45 second clip of the man's entire interaction with the and the full circumstances of the incident will not be known until the outcome of an investigation.
On Tuesday afternoon, officers on patrol in Forrestfield stopped the 24 year old man on Fyfe street near the corner of Hale Road.
He was spoken to and issued an infringement for not wearing a helmet.
Part of the incident is recorded ugg boots uk sale by the man and posted on his Facebook site.
Clearly unhappy about receiving the fine, the man www.cheapestbootuksaler.co.uk tells the officer it's a 'joke'.
"That's your opinion and you're entitled to it, wear a helmet for your own safety," the officer responds.
"You swear one more time and I'll put you in the lock up for disorderly, just like the last time.
Senior police admit video is not a good look for policeSenior police were quick to address the issue.
Outside Police Headquarters, Inspector Dominic Wood accepted the video was not a good look for the force.
"The officer has admitted that he could have dealt with things more appropriately and he's going to be spoken to about that," he said.
"It's a very tough job; that officer has come across someone that's obviously pushed his buttons trying to get a reaction.
"The officer wouldn't have known that he was being recorded under those circumstances, so like I say it's rare, it's inappropriate, and he'll be spoken to.
In a world of camera phones and social media those in the public eye are now, more than ever, accountable for what they say and do.
Police officers deal with some very trying circumstances involving members of the public every day and in the vast majority of cases handle the situations with great professionalism.
Police are expected to set an example and are trained to deal with such difficult scenarios.
One caller to the ABC said, "Police have to talk to people in a language they understand, I think the policeman was responding with language appropriate to the fool he was dealing with."
Another said the man pushed the officer too far and suggested the cop be given a medal for putting up with the man's crap.
Rather than make a formal complaint, the man chose to post the video to Facebook.
After viewing it, Police Minister Liza ugg boots sale Harvey says her first response was to reflect on the tough job police officers have.
"We expect them to uphold the law and protect the community, but in return for ugg boots bailey button that we also expect the community to respect the job police officers do," she said.