politics1 month ago
Sardonic Darth Vader costume highlights growing backlash against Flock cameras in San Diego
An anonymous individual dressed as Darth Vader delivered a sarcastic speech at a San Diego city council meeting to mock the city’s continued use of Flock Safety license plate readers. The stunt highlighted deepening public distrust and privacy concerns, occurring as Flock faces nationwide scrutiny over data misuse and a surge in municipalities canceling contracts. While San Diego police defend the technology as vital for solving crimes, critics and civil rights groups argue the system enables stalking and mass surveillance, prompting Flock to introduce new data retention limits and audit tools.
