Iowa Department to Add Cameras to Sidearms

"What this does is the weapons mounted camera, it puts the camera right out front to where there isn’t any obstruction. So during a critical incident, the camera isn't going to be blocked by forearms or, you know, the weapon itself," said Hiawatha Police Chief Dennis Marks.

All 14 full-time officers with the department will be issued the new equipment.

Officers with the Hiawatha (IA) Police Department will soon have weapon-mounted cameras thanks to funds from a local drug bust, according to the police chief.

According to KTIV , the camera is automatically activated when the gun is pulled from its holster.