Why do the bars on the jail cells have to be up and down?Can't they be left and right?I've never got that.Do you know?If so please tell me.If not tell why you think they are?
2007-03-17 15:13:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
so they cant be climbed
2007-03-17 15:17:57 · answer #1 · answered by ogopogo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vertical bars are more restrictive than horizontal bars. They limit the range of motion more. Envision an inmate grabbing someone on the other side. With vertical bars, they can only "travel" 4 to 6 inches in either direction. Horizontal bars would allow further range. Plus, its harder to climb vertical bars.
2007-03-17 15:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Bars are horizontal because it is harder to commit suicide. It is a lot harder to hang oneself when there is nothing to tie on to. If the bars were side to side, you would have a lot more to tie on to.
2007-03-17 15:47:57 · answer #3 · answered by Rick B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are easier to grab hold of, and harder to climb up.
2007-03-17 15:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
VERT TO SEE THRU FOR OBSERVATION.
HORZ BARS OBSTRUCT VISION AND BLOCKS RAPID SIGHT....
2007-03-17 15:17:25 · answer #5 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i dont kno but u told me to answer ur question so yea
2007-03-17 15:17:34 · answer #6 · answered by Tori 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋