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 In a press conference held on Thursday, May 23, Mayor Craig Greenberg and Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel of the Louisville Metro Police Department disclosed that Detective Bryan Gillis violated departmental protocol by failing to activate his body cam.

The incident took place at the entrance to the Valhalla Golf Club during the arrest of the world's top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler was arrested on May 17 and was charged with several offenses, including felony second-degree assault of a police officer.

 Scheffler's arrest has garnered a lot of attention, not only because of his high-profile status but also due to the arresting officer's missteps. Detective Gillis, who responded to the scene earlier than his scheduled reporting time, failed to turn on his body cam during the critical moments of the encounter.

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The Missing Body Cam 

According to the police report and subsequent statements, the arrest occurred under chaotic conditions.

Scheffler, who was attempting to enter Gate 1 at the Valhalla Golf Club, allegedly disregarded Detective Gillis's instructions, leading to a physical altercation where Gillis was reportedly dragged and knocked down by Scheffler's vehicle.

Gillis then arrested Scheffler, charging him with felony assault, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals.

In the "Failure to Activate" form, Detective Gillis explained his reasons for not powering up his body camera. He noted that he was preoccupied with directing traffic in front of the gate due to an earlier fatal accident on Shelbyville Road.

His account of the incident detailed how he stopped Scheffler's vehicle, advised him against proceeding, and subsequently got knocked down when Scheffler advanced despite the warning.

Scottie Scheffler's Response

Following his arrest, Scheffler took to social media to share his side of the story, stating that he was directed by police officers to proceed.

His attorney, Steven Romines, described the incident as a "miscommunication," emphasizing that Scheffler acted under the impression that he had the necessary credentials and permission to enter. Romines also pointed out that the officer who tried to stop Scheffler was not part of the regular event-traffic detail, adding to the confusion.