Santa Monica Receives $841K for 911 Dispatch Upgrades in $13.7M Federal Grant Package
Santa Monica will upgrade its 911 dispatch system with $841,000 in federal funds as part of a broader $13.77 million grant package. This funding, part of 14 grants secured by Rep. Ted Lieu for California's 36th District, addresses critical public safety infrastructure needs.
Theia Market Signal Identification - AI AssistedSanta Monica will receive $841,000 for upgrading its 911 emergency communications center, part of a $13.77 million federal grant package led by Rep. Ted Lieu. The grant, sourced from the DOJ's COPS Technology and Equipment account, aims to replace outdated dispatcher consoles last upgraded in 2002, which are increasingly difficult to maintain.
Additional funding within the package includes $2 million for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and $1.2 million for a hydrogen bus pilot in Culver City. Over the past five years, Lieu has secured $58.8 million for various projects across Los Angeles County, reflecting a significant investment in local infrastructure and community needs.
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