Sith Lord Weighs in: Man Dressed as Darth Vader Jokes About Flock Cameras in San Diego
The satirical remarks highlighted privacy concerns as officials said San Diego has more than 500 Flock cameras.
- On August 19, 2026, a man dressed as Darth Vader attended a San Diego public safety committee meeting to criticize Flock cameras, using satire and "dark side" references to mock the surveillance technology.
- San Diego currently operates more than 500 Flock cameras, fueling a nationwide debate about balancing public safety with privacy concerns regarding the license plate readers.
- Using "dark side" references, the cosplayer claimed the "emperor" loves Flock technologies to "surveil the Rebel scum" moving between playgrounds and pools, sarcastically endorsing child surveillance.
- During his speech, the man criticized the San Diego council for prioritizing surveillance over storm drain maintenance and banning camping, while alleging distraction from Otay Mesa Detention Center policies.
- The committee appeared to understand the satire, which has since gone viral; the speaker ended by asking how citizens can trust a council voting for technology that "imprisons" them.
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