Chesapeake residents who drive a Hyundai or Kia have a new reason to feel a little safer behind the wheel — and it won’t cost them a dime. The Chesapeake Police Department is offering free steering wheel locks to owners of those vehicles, a proactive community initiative aimed at keeping local cars right where their owners parked them.

Hyundai and Kia models have been targeted by thieves across the country in recent years due to a widely publicized vulnerability in certain model years. Law enforcement agencies nationwide have responded with a variety of prevention programs, and Chesapeake’s police department is now stepping up with its own hands-on solution for city residents.

Steering wheel locks are a proven, visible deterrent — the kind of old-school anti-theft device that makes a would-be thief think twice before attempting to drive off with a vehicle. By distributing them at no charge, the Chesapeake Police Department is putting a practical tool directly into the hands of the community members who need it most.

The program reflects the department’s commitment to crime prevention through community partnership, meeting residents where they are rather than simply responding after the fact. For Hyundai and Kia owners in Chesapeake, it’s a straightforward opportunity to add an extra layer of protection to their vehicle — courtesy of the officers who serve their neighborhoods every day.

Chesapeake residents who own an eligible Hyundai or Kia vehicle are encouraged to reach out to the Chesapeake Police Department to learn how to claim their free steering wheel lock before supplies run out. It’s a small device that can make a big difference — and a great example of local law enforcement working hand in hand with the community it protects.

Sources: WAVY.com