UPDATE:

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin City Council gives preliminary approval to buy several new patrol cars for the police department, along with a new truck for the fire department.

It was approved at tonight’s (11/20) council meeting on what’s called the “first reading,” and will now move to the second and third readings for future, and final approval.

In all, it adds up to a dozen vehicles at a cost of nearly $1.3 million.

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ORIGINAL:

JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin emergency responders could be in for a fleet upgrade in the near future.

The Joplin City Council will discuss buying several new patrol cars for the police department, along with a new truck for the fire department.

In all, it adds up to a dozen vehicles at a cost of nearly $1.3 million. Council members will address the potential purchase at Monday’s City Council meeting. That starts at six p.m. at Joplin City Hall.