It’s not uncommon to hear that passengers sometimes may misbehave. When this happens it becomes difficult for all parties involved as well as other surrounding people. It has become a problem for the transport workers and now they are taking measures to make sure that this kind of situation can be handled professionally so that it will not cause a scene in the area.
The TSA was doing self Defence training for their staff before the pandemic shut everything down and travel was near impossible but now that the rules are laxed and people can travel The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will resume self Defence training for its staff to help tackle unruly passengers. There were several programmes that was put on pause due to restrictions surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, however training will now resume in early July.
Darby LaJoye, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the TSA Administrator said: “Through this training program, TSA’s Federal Air Marshals are able to impart their specialized expertise in defending against and de-escalating an attack while in an aircraft environment. While it is our hope that flight crew members never have need for these tactics, it is critical to everyone’s safety that they be well-prepared to handle situations as they arise. Passengers do not arrive at an airport or board a plane with the intent of becoming unruly or violent; however, what is an exciting return to travel for some may be a more difficult experience for others, which can lead to unexpected, and unacceptable, behaviors.
The TSA CMSD Training Program furnishes certified instructors to provide flight crew members with effective defensive measure techniques for responding against an attacker in a commercial passenger or cargo aircraft.
