What is the purpose of searching mirrors?

• A. Observe without exposing defender; can be pole mounted.
• B. Use only direct vision; no equipment.
• C. Mirrors are used to exit quickly.
• D. Mirrors are used to distract suspects.

Answer: (A)

Observing around corners and behind obstacles while staying concealed is the key idea. A mirror lets you extend your field of view from a protected position, and a pole-mounted mirror lets you reach and scan areas at a distance without exposing yourself. This gives early warning and situational awareness without revealing your location. The other options misstate the purpose: relying on direct vision ignores the protection and reach a mirror system provides, while exiting quickly or distracting suspects aren’t the intended surveillance uses of mirror searches.