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Mississippi law enforcement tests soundproofing on assets

Law enforcement in Mississippi is drawing attention online after a brief social media post shows officers testing the soundproofing of their assets, according to a Facebook reel shared publicly.

The short post reads, “BRB testing out how soundproof our assets are 📢 #Mississippi #lawenforcement #drivesafe #soundproof #trend,” and was uploaded as a Facebook Reel that has circulated among local residents and social media users.

Departments routinely inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment to ensure they meet safety and operational standards. Testing for soundproofing can relate to officer comfort, reduced fatigue, clearer radio communications and protection of sensitive conversations during operations, experts say in general terms about vehicle maintenance practices.

The post also reflects a broader social media trend in which users test and share the soundproofing qualities of cars and other items, drawing public interest and sometimes scrutiny. Officials have not provided additional details about which specific assets were tested or the outcomes of the checks.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."

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