Idaho has become the first state in the nation to designate the firing squad as its primary method of execution. As of last week, the Idaho Department of Correction will prioritize execution by firing squad over lethal injection, following the implementation of a new state law.

To prepare for the transition, the department plans to recruit six volunteer law enforcement officers to carry out executions. Volunteers must be certified through Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for at least three years and have no disciplinary actions related to firearms, use of force, or similar conduct within the previous year.

Idaho is now one of five states that authorize execution by firing squad, joining Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah, and South Carolina. However, it is the only state to designate the firing squad as its primary method of execution rather than an alternative option.

Original reporting: 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis) — read the source article.