The Louisville Police Department is investigating its protocols regarding the arrest of golf star Scottie Scheffler on Friday, following conflicting reports about the incident and concerns over a lack of body-cam footage.
Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the investigation during a press conference on Tuesday, stating that he had specific questions about why there was no footage of Scheffler's arrest despite standard operating procedures requiring officers to maintain their body-worn cameras in a constant state of operational readiness and activate them prior to engaging in all law enforcement activities or encounters.
Scheffler was arrested outside Valhalla Golf Club, where the PGA Championship was being held, after allegedly refusing to follow traffic laws. He was charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals.
According to reports, Detective Bryan Gillis attempted to give instructions to Scheffler when the golfer's SUV accelerated and dragged him, causing injuries to his left wrist and knee. However, conflicting accounts have emerged regarding the circumstances leading up to the arrest.
Greenberg previously stated that footage of the incident was captured from a fixed camera across the street, but this has not been confirmed. Scheffler's attorney also reported that the charges are expected to be dropped.
The investigation comes as concerns over police conduct and transparency continue to grow in Louisville and beyond. The incident highlights the importance of body-worn cameras in ensuring accountability and maintaining public trust.
