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The locks can be picked up at the following locations (please check websites for public lobby hours):<\/p>\n<p>Pierce County Sheriff\u2019s Department (South Hill Precinct)<br \/>\nLakewood Police Department<br \/>\nPuyallup Police Department<br \/>\nEdgewood Police Department<br \/>\nEatonville Police Department<br \/>\nUniversity Place Police Department <em>*available beginning Feb 28*<\/em><br \/>\nBonney Lake Police Department<br \/>\nBuckley Police Department<br \/>\nFife Police Department<br \/>\nFircrest Police Department<br \/>\nSteilacoom Police Department<br \/>\nSumner Police Department<br \/>\nFederal Way Police Department<br \/>\nAuburn Police Department<br \/>\nDes Moines Police Department<br \/>\nSeaTac Police Department<br \/>\nEnumclaw Police Department<\/p>\n<p>To receive a free lock, owners need to bring their registration and key to show that they own a 2011-21 key-start Hyundai or Kia.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force, in partnership with Kia and Hyundai, is providing these devices to aid in deterring vehicle theft. The locks do not guarantee protection from theft.<\/p>\n<p>Kent, Renton, and Tukwila Police Departments are also providing free locks separate from the PSATTF giveaway. Owners are encouraged to contact those departments to learn more about program requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>Background<\/h3>\n<p>Certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles are being stolen at a higher rate than other vehicles due to a coordinated effort on social media. 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