The police officer who arrested world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler has a lengthy disciplinary record, including at least one suspension, according to employment records released on Thursday.
Detective Bryan Gillis took Scheffler into custody a week ago Friday when the golfer attempted to enter Valhalla Golf Club while police were investigating a nearby fatal accident.
Scheffler has stated that he was following police directions on how to drive into the club.
However, the arresting officers claimed that Scheffler did not follow instructions.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that Detective Gillis did not activate his body-worn camera during the encounter with Scheffler.
The only available footage comes from a squad car dashboard camera and a roadside pole camera, neither of which clearly show the events leading to Scheffler being handcuffed.
The Louisville Metro Police Department released this footage and Gillis’ personnel records on Thursday.
Gillis’ disciplinary record includes a five-day suspension for “conduct unbecoming” for driving “an intoxicated civilian in your police vehicle” and performing “donuts” in a business parking lot, as noted in a September 18, 2013 memo by then-Chief Steve Conrad.
He was also disciplined for pursuing “a vehicle that did not commit a violent felony or wanted on a warrant,” according to a June 9, 2021 memo by then-Chief Erika Shields.
Additionally, Gillis was found “at fault” for accidents on May 22, 2021, and August 6, 2019, which resulted in oral reprimands.
He was similarly found “at fault” for a December 1, 2013 accident, leading to an oral reprimand and mandatory driver’s training.
Despite these infractions, Gillis received a commendation for being among seven officers who went “above and beyond” during a “high-intensity traffic enforcement detail,” resulting in him issuing 108 citations (114 charges, including 1 DUI arrest) out of 201 citations during a four-hour operation on September 16, 2021.
