What actions should all agencies take against hijackers during a hijacking incident?

• A. Evacuate passengers and ignore hijackers
• B. Interview hijackers only after surrender
• C. Remove, restrain, and identify the hijackers
• D. Provide medical care to hijackers

Answer: (C)

When a hijacking occurs, the priority is to neutralize the immediate threat while protecting lives and gathering information for a rapid and effective response. The best approach is to remove the hijackers from direct access to hostages, restrain them to prevent further harm, and identify them so authorities can quickly coordinate a response and pursue the investigation. This sequence addresses safety first, stops ongoing danger, and sets up accountability and evidence collection for afterward.

Other options miss the mark: evacuating passengers while ignoring the hijackers leaves the danger in place; interviewing hijackers only after surrender delays critical decision-making and can put people at risk; providing medical care to hijackers diverts resources and attention from controlling the threat and safeguarding hostages.