sky marshal
"Sky marshals" are covert law enforcement agents tasked with ensuring the safety of commercial flights, primarily against threats like hijacking.
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Definition
B2Aviation Security
(law enforcement, counter-terrorism)An undercover law enforcement officer on a commercial flight to prevent hijacking and other security threats.
Example
- The presence of a sky marshal on the flight helped to reassure the passengers of their safety.
- Sky marshals are trained to handle various in-flight security scenarios.
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