Six area police departments to receive more bulletproof vests Bob Clark December 9, 2013 1 min 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. About the Author Bob Clark View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Appalachian Power crews at work to restore service to areas hit by ice stormNext: Vinton mayor: things are looking up Related Stories 1 min read 49th annual Artemis literary journal sets launch party Gene Marrano August 28, 2025 1 min read Late Salem pro baseball franchise owner honored as “Salem’s Baseball Savior.” Gene Marrano August 28, 2025 1 min read GOP Roanoke City Sheriff’s candidate looks to bring change to the office Clark Palmer August 28, 2025