Darth Vader impersonator protests Flock cameras at San Diego meeting
A costumed critic used a public safety committee hearing to protest automated license plate readers and raise privacy concerns.
A public meeting in San Diego took an unexpected turn when a person dressed as Darth Vader used a city council committee hearing to criticize the use of automated license plate reader cameras, drawing attention to the growing national debate over surveillance technology and privacy. The appearance came during a public safety committee meeting where officials discussed issues related to public safety and crime prevention technology, The Guardian reported.