Free Safety Devices

The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department wants to empower residents to help ensure their personal safety and the safety of their property. The items listed below are provided FREE of charge to all residents of Kansas City, Kansas.

Gun Safety Locks

Free firearm cable locks are available to the public during regular business hours at the following locations:

  • KCKPD Headquarters, 700 Minnesota Ave.Gun-Lock.jpg
  • East Patrol, 849 N. 47th St.
  • South Patrol, 2200 Metropolitan Ave.

Residents can request a gun lock at any time by going to the front desk at each location. Gun locks are also available at KCKPD sponsored engagement events such as the Annual Peace Walk, Division Open Houses and Saturday in the Park.

Responsible gun owners make sure all guns are both safe and secure. Safe means unloaded, and secure means locked up. Not only do locks help prevent deadly accidents, but also serve to to provide critical life-saving moments between impulse and ACTION for those considering taking their own life.

The long braided steel cable is stuck down the ejection port and down the magazine well of the gun. The end of the cord fits into the large padlock with a key used to secure the device. Since 2005, if you purchase a gun in the United States, you're going to be given a free gun lock. It's a federal law.

If you have a gun in your home with no lock, please pick up one of these free locks  - no questions asked!

Steering Wheel Locks

wheel-lock.jpgVehicle thefts across the nation surged during the pandemic, particularly among Hyundais and Kias. In fact the theft of these vehicles has become a social media sensation, after a challenge posted in 2021 revealed several models from the sister brands built from 2011 to 2021 did not have immobilizers to prevent them from being started without a key present. To combat the problem, the manufacturers have provided law enforcement agencies across the country wheel locks for distribution.

 

The KCKPD is currently distributing free anti-theft wheel locks courtesy of Kia and Hyundai. If you live in Kansas City, Kansas and own any of these vehicles you qualify for a FREE wheel lock:

Kia Models/Years

  • Forte: 2011-202
  • K5: 2021-2022
  • Optima: 2011-2020
  • Rio: 2011-2021
  • Sedona: 2011-2021
  • Seltos: 2021-2022
  • Soul: 2010-2022
  • Sorento: 2011-2022
  • Sportage: 2011-2022

Hyundai Models/Years

  • 2018-2022 Accent
  • 2011-2022 Elantra
  • 2013-2020 Elantra GT
  • 2013-2014 Genesis Coupe
  • 2018-2022 Kona
  • 2020-2021 Palisade
  • 2013-2022 Santa Fe
  • 2013-2018 Santa Fe Sport
  • 2019 Santa Fe XL
  • 2011-2019 Sonata
  • 2011-2022 Tucson
  • 2012-2017 & 2019-2021 Veloster
  • 2020-2021 Venue
Simply bring your driver's license or other proof of your address, such as a utility bill or rental contract, and your current vehicle registration to one of the following locations:

 

South Patrol Report Desk: 2200 Metropolitan Ave. - Report Desk 8 AM – 4:30 PM/7 days a week. Closed holidays.
East Patrol Report Desk: 849 N. 47th St. - Report Desk 6:45 AM – 10 PM/7 days a week. Closed holidays.
KCKPD Headquarters: 700 Minnesota Ave. - Records Department Window 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday-Friday. Closed holidays.
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