Idaho has become the first state to adopt the firing squad as its primary method of execution. The state has spent nearly $1 million to renovate the facilities where the executions will take place.

Local Implications

The move is seen as a response to critics who say the governor is not tough enough on law and order. Idaho is not the only state where death by firing squad is legal, with Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, and Florida also allowing the practice.

While the exact date of the first execution has not been announced, the state will provide specific training for those who will be involved in the process. This development highlights the ongoing debate about capital punishment and the methods used to carry it out.

Original reporting: 580 KIDO Talk Radio (Boise) — read the source article.