"This large investment puts much-needed 21st century technology in the hands of the men and women we entrust our lives with every day," Villaraigosa said in a statement.
The money comes from the federal stimulus program through the Department of Commerce.
According to the mayor's office, the $154,640,000 grant is the largest ever awarded to the Los Angeles region, which has more than 80 public safety agencies and approximately 34,000 first responders.
LA-SafetyNet would provide computer-aided dispatch, real-time video streaming and patient tracking, among other broadband-specific applications.
