Alameda PD Partners With Automakers To Help Prevent Vehicle Theft

ALAMEDA, CA — The Alameda Police Department has partnered with two major automobile manufacturers to help prevent car thefts, the law enforcement agency announced today.

"As part of our work to prevent car thefts, the Alameda Police Department has partnered with Hyundai Motor America and Kia America to provide free steering wheel locks to owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles without an engine immobilizer (key-start-only cars)," Alameda PD said in a Facebook posting.

Free steering wheel locks, which numerous studies show are an effective deterrent, are available at the Alameda Police Department at 1555 Oak Street.

"Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis," Alameda PD said. "To help further support the security of your vehicles, Hyundai has released a
glass-break sensor security kit and is currently developing software updates to enhance vehicle security."

Hyundai and Kia owners can contact their local dealership to learn more about their vehicle's immobilizer.

To have an immobilizer installed contact an authorized installer.