Six area police departments to receive more bulletproof vests Bob Clark December 9, 2013 1 minute read Six police departments including Rocky Mount Police are in line to get bulletproof vests for members that don’t have them. It is part of funds from a $1.5 billion Medicare fraud settlement with Abbott Laboratories. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Appalachian Power crews at work to restore service to areas hit by ice stormNext: Vinton mayor: things are looking up Related Stories 1 minute read Washington Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury leaving to pursue other opportunities Clark Palmer January 6, 2026 0 1 minute read Botetourt County launches annual recreation incentive fund for local projects Web Staff January 6, 2026 0 3 minutes read ACA tax credits expiration threatens thousands of Virginians healthcare access Ian Price January 5, 2026 0
