The New Castle Police Department's patrol officers will now be wearing body cameras. 

The cameras will be utilized to document responses to incidents and all contact with citizens. 

New Castle police acquired a total of 30 Axon body cameras. 

Police say that their new technology can now be used as evidence in criminal proceedings. The new cameras will also be used as a training tool by police supervisors and police trainers. 

According to New Castle police, the department's policy requires that every citizen encounter be video and audio recorded.