A Virginia homeowner discovered a Flock audio detection device installed on her property without prior notice or consent. The device, intended for gunshot detection, was placed in the parkway strip between her lawn and the street. Although Roanoke city council approved the deployment of 75 such sensors, the specific location was not on the approved list, leaving the resident with unanswered questions. The installation highlights concerns over the opaque rollout of surveillance technology, particularly Flock Safety’s audio monitoring systems, and their potential impact on civil liberties and privacy.