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‘Darth Vader’ uses dark side to mock controversial surveillance cameras: 'The emperor is a fan of Flock'

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., discusses the controversial debate over the use of Flock cameras by authorities on 'The Will Cain Show.' A man dressed up as the "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader showed up at a San Diego City Council meeting to mockingly defend Flock police surveillance cameras, telling council members "this is what the emperor needs." He approached the podium at the Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee meeting on Wednesday, complete with Darth Vader's trademark heavy breathing heard through the council chamber’s microphone. The committee members even addressed the man as Darth Vader as he appeared to mock the Flock-linked surveillance system, suggesting the surveillance tool could be an asset to the dark side. "This is what the emperor needs. This technology will help us find the rebel scum and the hidden base on Hoth," the ma

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‘Darth Vader’ uses dark side to mock controversial surveillance cameras: 'The emperor is a fan of Flock'

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., discusses the controversial debate over the use of Flock cameras by authorities on 'The Will Cain Show.' A man dressed up as the "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader showed up at a San Diego City Council meeting to…

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‘Darth Vader’ uses dark side to mock controversial surveillance cameras: 'The emperor is a fan of Flock'

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., discusses the controversial debate over the use of Flock cameras by authorities on 'The Will Cain Show.' A man dressed up as the "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader showed up at a San Diego City…

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