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McPherson Unit — is a prison for women of the Arkansas Department of Correction, located in Newport, Arkansas, off of Arkansas Highway 384, 4 miles (6.4 km) east of central Newport. Established in 1998,[1] the prison houses the state s death row for… … Wikipedia
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Emergency Service Unit — The Emergency Service Unit is the name of the police tactical unit which provides specialized equipment, expertise and support to the various units within the Police departments of several states in the United States. From auto accidents to… … Wikipedia
Tennessee Department of Correction — The Tennessee Department of Correction is a Cabinet level agency within the Tennessee state government, headed by the Tennessee Commissioner of Correction, who is currently George Little. The Department is responsible for oversight of more than… … Wikipedia