An officer with the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) received "corrective action" after an internal investigation into the arrest of two-time major winner Scottie Scheffler revealed that the officer did not follow proper protocols by failing to turn on his body camera.
Louisville Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel announced Thursday morning, in a joint press conference with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, that Detective Bryan Gillis was counseled by his supervisor after an investigation found that he did not turn on his body-worn camera, as he was required to, Fox News reports.
"Detective Gillis should have turned on his body-worn camera, but did not. His failure to do so is a violation of the LMPD policy on uniforms and equipment, subject category body worn camera," Gwinn-Villaroel said.
The internal investigation was launched after Scheffler, a fan favorite on the PGA Tour, was handcuffed and arrested just outside Valhalla Golf Club early Friday morning before the second round of the PGA Championship.
According to an arrest report, Scheffler was driving a credentialed PGA courtesy car when an officer said he "refused to comply and accelerated forward, dragging" the officer to the ground.
Scheffler, 27, is facing four charges, including felony assault over injuries a Louisville police officer sustained during the encounter.
"It was a chaotic situation and a big misunderstanding," Scheffler said. "I can't comment on any of the specifics of it, so I feel like y'all are going to be disappointed, but I can't comment on any specifics, but my situation will be handled."
