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 Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0
