DarthVader speaks at city council meeting about flock cameras #helpmemakethismakesense
The short version: A Darth Vader-costumed speaker crashes a city council meeting to blast Flock camera surveillance, using comedy to spotlight a very real fight.
Our Take
Credit where it's due: ThanksFromBiz turned a routine city council public comment period into something people will actually watch, using a Darth Vader costume to get eyeballs on the Flock Safety debate. Silly as the packaging is, the underlying move is one we love to see — a resident showing up in person and using their three minutes at the mic to push back on ALPR surveillance in their town.
Public comment sessions are one of the last places where ordinary people can slow down a Flock rollout before it's bolted to a pole. Councils often approve these contracts with minimal scrutiny, banking on the fact that most residents never show up to object. Whether the message lands wrapped in a cape or in a suit, the point is the same: these systems track everyone's movements, not just criminals, and local officials need to hear that their constituents are paying attention.
If your town hasn't had its own council moment yet, don't wait for the vote to happen quietly. Check our camera map to see what's already been installed near you, and use our take-action page to find out how to speak up before the next contract gets signed — costume optional.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of ThanksFromBiz, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.