In a news conference held on Thursday, Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel announced that Detective Bryan Gillis has been disciplined for not turning on his body camera during the arrest of professional golfer Scottie Scheffler last week. According to the investigative report released on Thursday, Gillis has received counseling and completed a Failure to Activate form.

Under LMPD policy, officers are required to activate their body cameras in recording mode prior to arriving on the scene and exiting their vehicle when responding to any call for service. Chief Gwinn-Villaroel expressed the seriousness of the failure to capture the interaction and emphasized that corrective action was taken.

During the news conference, Mayor Craig Greenberg stated that the city is unaware of any video capturing the initial interaction between Scheffler and the police. However, videos from a pole cam and dash cam posted by LMPD showcased a part of the incident. The footage shows Detective Gillis running after Scheffler's SUV, appearing to swing at the driver's window before reaching into the vehicle, opening the door, and arresting Scheffler.

LMPD claimed on Thursday that Gillis was dragged by the vehicle before he appeared on video chasing it. However, this part of the incident was obstructed from view by several shuttle buses, according to the pole camera footage. The video does not show any other officers rushing toward the vehicle after Gillis was allegedly dragged.

In the investigative report, Gillis stated that Scheffler "demanded to be let in, and proceeded forward against my directions. I was dragged/knocked down by (Scheffler). I then proceeded to arrest (him)." The videos also contain several potential witnesses, including individuals on a loaded bus.

Mayor Greenberg mentioned that there are additional videos showing different portions of the incident, but they will not be released until the criminal case is concluded, at the request of Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell. Scheffler's attorney, Steve Romines, has asserted that they have no interest in settling and are prepared to litigate the case.

Both Mayor Greenberg and Chief Gwinn-Villaroel declined to answer questions following the news conference, highlighting the importance of respecting the legal process. The mayor specified that he has not had any conversations about the case with County Attorney O'Connell, who is prosecuting.

Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer and current Masters champion, was arrested and charged with felony assault of a police officer outside an eastern Jefferson County golf course. He was booked into jail after allegedly refusing to stop near the scene of a fatal collision. Gillis was taken to the hospital with injuries to his left knee and wrist.

The arraignment for Scheffler, initially scheduled for Tuesday, has been delayed until June 3 at the request of his attorney. O'Connell objected to the delay, arguing against special treatment, while Romines cited routine court proceedings. Judge Anne Delahanty ruled that a delay was acceptable given scheduling conflicts and required Scheffler's presence at the arraignment.

Detective Gillis has a history of commendations and disciplinary violations in his personnel file, including instances of vehicle wrecks, missed court appearances, and an improper chase. Furthermore, he was suspended for five days in 2013 for improper conduct while on duty with an intoxicated civilian.

As the criminal case continues to unfold, the community awaits further developments and the release of additional video evidence.