News report citing Gwinnett County Police Department
Renee Downer
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GA-GWINNETT-DOWNER-2026-05-01
Renee Downer
Gwinnett County Police said Downer used law-enforcement resources to obtain information related to a former romantic partner's location. She was arrested in May on simple battery and stalking charges and was later terminated as the department's Flock misuse investigation continued.
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Last verified September 6, 2026
//Person
Name
Renee Downer
Role title
Police Officer
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
Gwinnett County Police Department
City
Lawrenceville
County
Gwinnett
State
Georgia
//Current status
Status
Arrested / Charged / Fired
Employment outcome
Fired
Arrest date
May 1, 2026
Jail
Unknown
Case-status notes
Downer was arrested May 1, 2026 and initially relieved of duty. Gwinnett Police announced in September that her employment had been terminated. Reporting tied her case to the department's broader Flock/ALPR misuse investigation.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
Gwinnett County Police said Downer used law-enforcement resources to obtain information related to a former romantic partner's location. She was arrested in May on simple battery and stalking charges and was later terminated as the department's Flock misuse investigation continued.
Technology type
Gwinnett County Police said Downer used law-enforcement resources to obtain information related to a former romantic partner's location. She was arrested in May on simple battery and stalking charges and was later terminated as the department's Flock misuse investigation continued.; 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
Misuse of law-enforcement resourcesPersonal trackingStalking
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
Domestic incident investigation / Department review
Investigating agency
Gwinnett County Police Department
Known charge count
2
Charges
Simple Battery; Stalking
//Timeline
Charges updated
Simple Battery; Stalking
Domestic incident investigation / Department review
Downer was arrested May 1, 2026 and initially relieved of duty. Gwinnett Police announced in September that her employment had been terminated. Reporting tied her case to the department's broader Flock/ALPR misuse investigation.
Terminated
Downer was arrested May 1, 2026 and initially relieved of duty. Gwinnett Police announced in September that her employment had been terminated. Reporting tied her case to the department's broader Flock/ALPR misuse investigation.
Arrested / Charged
Downer was arrested May 1, 2026 and initially relieved of duty. Gwinnett Police announced in September that her employment had been terminated. Reporting tied her case to the department's broader Flock/ALPR misuse investigation.
Arrested / Charged
Downer was arrested May 1, 2026 and initially relieved of duty. Gwinnett Police announced in September that her employment had been terminated. Reporting tied her case to the department's broader Flock/ALPR misuse investigation.