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Building A Protocol From Scratch
- Frank Thompson was asked to rewrite Oregon's lethal injection protocols after the state had not executed anyone in over 32 years.
- He traveled to other states, watched executions, and borrowed procedures primarily from Texas and Arkansas to build Oregon's protocol.
Choose Staff With Relevant Experience
- Recruit staff with military experience for tasks that require confronting killing because they have prior exposure to lethal responsibility.
- Prioritize staff wellbeing by choosing those more likely to handle emotional and procedural stress.
Rehearsing Every Step With The Team
- Thompson and his team rehearsed the entire execution process repeatedly, including strap-downs and syringe technique using buckets and stools.
- He even asked staff to strap him to the gurney so they could practice and ease into the task emotionally.