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Robert "Bobby" Michael Keim
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GA-GDC-KEIM-2026-09-01
Robert "Bobby" Michael Keim
GBI says preliminary information indicates Keim used the Georgia Department of Corrections Flock Safety system for non-law-enforcement purposes.
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Last verified September 3, 2026
//Person
Name
Robert "Bobby" Michael Keim
Role title
Special Agent in Charge
Role type
Law enforcement / corrections investigator
Agency
Georgia Department of Corrections
City
Eatonton
County
Putnam
State
Georgia
//Current status
Status
Arrested / Charged / Investigation Ongoing
Employment outcome
Employment status not publicly confirmed
Arrest date
September 1, 2026
Jail
Putnam County Jail
Case-status notes
GDC asked GBI to investigate on Aug. 18, 2026. Keim was arrested Sept. 1. The investigation remains active and will be referred to the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
GBI says preliminary information indicates Keim used the Georgia Department of Corrections Flock Safety system for non-law-enforcement purposes.
Technology type
GBI says preliminary information indicates Keim used the Georgia Department of Corrections Flock Safety system for non-law-enforcement purposes.; Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Vendor note
Unknown
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
Unknown
Misuse end
Unknown
Known alleged search count
Unknown
Known duration
Unknown
Non-law-enforcement useUnauthorized/personal use
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
Agency referral to GBI
Investigating agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Known charge count
1
Charges
Misuse of a License Plate Reader System
//Timeline
Charges updated
Misuse of a License Plate Reader System
Agency referral to GBI
GDC asked GBI to investigate on Aug. 18, 2026. Keim was arrested Sept. 1. The investigation remains active and will be referred to the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office.
Employment status not publicly confirmed
GDC asked GBI to investigate on Aug. 18, 2026. Keim was arrested Sept. 1. The investigation remains active and will be referred to the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office.
Arrested / Charged
GDC asked GBI to investigate on Aug. 18, 2026. Keim was arrested Sept. 1. The investigation remains active and will be referred to the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office.
Arrested / Charged
GDC asked GBI to investigate on Aug. 18, 2026. Keim was arrested Sept. 1. The investigation remains active and will be referred to the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office.