Civilian Uses For A Prisoner Partition

By Jeffrey Jackson


Police vehicles are almost always equipped with a partition that separates the front seat from the back by a partition that restricts the contact that a prisoner can have with people in the front seat. It is an important safety feature to ensure that police officers remain safe in the front seats of their vehicles when they are transporting a prisoner separated by a prisoner partition in the back seat.

Partitions are made of metal and are specially fitted in the vehicle. They prevent someone in the back seat of a vehicle from reaching people in the front seat, and often extend the entire height of the vehicle when used by police. Some are fitted with metal mesh for strength, others with a strong clear material, and yet some others are made with a combination of both, sometimes with the option to slide one part to the side if needed.

These are not solely for use in police vehicles. There are other times that it make sense to separate the front and back seats of vehicles for the safety of the driver and the passengers and the use of a partition makes sense.

Taxi cabs are one place where this type of safety device is needed. Cab drivers work alone, some late at night, and are always at risk of being robbed. Putting a partition in place to separate the driver from their passengers allows them to have a view of what is going on in the back seat. These are not solid partition types as there is often an opening or mesh that allows the cab driver to talk to the passengers, and vice-verso, but ensures that the driver is safe from robbery attempts.

For pet owners who travel in their vehicles with their pets, installing a partition is a great way to prevent accidents. Dogs, in particular, can cause problems if they decide to move from the back seat to the front street. If the driver is trying to focus on the animal, there is a good possibility they are not paying the attention they should be to the road and this can cause an accident. A partition keeps pets and drivers separated and helps ensure a safe trip.

Contractors can benefit from installing a full type of partition. Often, they are transporting many tools and supplies that need to be easily accessible. Driving with these unsecured has the potential to be extremely dangerous when faced with a sudden stop or an accident, as tools and other items can be forced into the driver's area and cause injury. Installing a metal, floor to ceiling separator can help to ensure safety.

Another use can be in vehicles that are equipped to carry a wheelchair in the back. This also can pose a serious danger should there be an accident, but with the installation of a partition to prevent the wheelchair from being thrown forward, the driver and passengers can ride knowing they are much more safe.

A metal partition is not always used for the obvious. There are many other times that this type of installation is very useful and helps to safeguard the safety of drivers and their passengers in all types of vehicles.




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