Bryan Gillis
Service Record
Louisville Kentucky Metro Police Department
| Rank | Detective |
| Dates of Service | Hired approximately 2008.[1] |
| Salary | $87,990 (2022)[2] |
| Last Known Status | Active |
Commendations
2019 Exceptional Merit Award
Gillis and other officers received the department's Exceptional Merit Award.[3]
Incident Reports
2008-2021 Vehicle Crashes
From 2008 to 2021, Gillis was involved in four vehicle crashes.[1]
Response Timeline
Gillis was found to be "at fault" for the crashes and received oral and written reprimands.[1]
2010 Policy Violation
In April 2010, Gillis violated department policy on court attendance.[4]
Response Timeline
Gillis received a written reprimand.[4]
2010 Policy Violation
In 2010, Gillis violated department policy on court attendance.[4]
Response Timeline
Gillis was suspended for one day without pay.[4]
2011 Policy Violation
In 2011, Gillis violated department policy on court attendance.[4]
Response Timeline
Gillis was suspended for one day without pay.[4]
2012 Policy Violation
In 2012, Gillis violated department policy on court attendance.[4]
Response Timeline
Gillis was suspended for four days.[4]
2013 Policy Violation
In 2013, Gillis did "donuts" in his police car, using his lights and siren with an "intoxicated civilian" in the vehicle.[1][4]
Response Timeline
Gillis was suspended for five days.[4]
2021 Policy Violation
In 2021, Gillis engaged in a vehicle pursuit for an incident that did not meet the department's requirements. Gillis did not notify dispatchers that he was involved in the pursuit.[1]
Response Timeline
Gillis received a written reprimand.[1]
2024 Arrest of Scottie Scheffler
On May 17, 2024, Gillis was performing traffic control duties near a golf course and at the scene of an earlier fatal accident. Gillis claimed that he told Scheffler not to proceed and "was dragged/knocked down by the driver". Gillis suffered pain, swelling, and abrasions to his left wrist and knee, and was taken to the hospital. Gillis claimed that his uniform pants "were damaged beyond repair".[1][5]
On video, Scheffler can be seen slowly driving into a parking lot. Gillis approached the vehicle and struck the window. Gillis was not dragged or knocked to the ground. Other officers arrived, and Scheffler was removed from the vehicle and handcuffed.[6]
Scheffler was charged with second-degree felony assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic.[5]
Gillis, Detective Kelvin Watkins, and Officer Javar Downs did not activate their body-worn cameras. The incident was captured by a street pole camera and an in-vehicle camera.[6]
Response Timeline
Gillis was disciplined for not activating his body-worn camera.[5]
On May 29, 2024, the Jefferson County Attorney dropped the charges against Scheffler.[7]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Joseph Garcia, Closer look at Detective Bryan Gillis' 16-year long career at LMPD, WHAS, 2024-05-23
- ↑ Bryan Gillis, City of Louisville, Police Officer, govSalaries
- ↑ LMPD honors officers, civilians for service to the community, WLKY, 2019-03-15
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 Matthew Keck, Records: LMPD officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler has had multiple suspensions, WLKY, 2024-05-23
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Louisville police release videos of Scottie Scheffler’s arrest, WLWT, 2024-05-23
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Fletcher Keel, Louisville police release video of arrest of top-golfer Scheffler during PGA tournament, WLWT, 2024-05-23
- ↑ Mark Schlabach, Charges dropped for Scottie Scheffler, who shares 'no ill will', ESPN, 2024-05-29
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