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First Oregon Execution Preparation
- Frank Thompson had to organize the first execution in Oregon in over 30 years, requiring him to write protocols from scratch.
- He learned from other states' protocols and even witnessed an execution in San Quentin to prepare.
Recruiting Execution Team
- Frank recruited military veterans among his staff to form the execution team, believing their experience with using weapons prepared them emotionally.
- He prioritized his staff's psychological well-being over other concerns when assembling the execution team.
Rehearsing Execution Procedures
- The team rehearsed the execution process repeatedly, including practicing on Frank himself as the inmate.
- He ensured detachment from emotion during the procedure by extensive rehearsal.