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. 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 min read Carilion asking for help in making the Holidays brighter for inpatient children and teens Gene Marrano December 9, 2025 0 2 min read Delegate Rasoul Announces Preparations to Form Exploratory Committee for Congress Clark Palmer December 8, 2025 0 1 min read Franklin County nonprofit auctioning signed guitar to support wellness programs Web Staff December 8, 2025 0