Originally Posted by
markzz2
Whilst we are talking about them I would love to find out the benefit of a Sky Marshall on flights?
Are they armed? If they are then surely the possibility of someone else getting hold of their arms in an otherwise supposedly sterile area is a risk?
If they are not then what are they going to do in the event of a terrorist action on board?
They are armed.
Knowing they may be on any given flight makes it difficult for terrorists to plan a takeover of a flight with only a few people.
They are well trained and the likelihood of anyone getting their weapon is small.
In the event of a terrorist action, they will do their best to disable the terrorists - via lead poisoning if necessary. The main effect is deterrence, as noted above.