The ASIS Accolades recognizes the security industry's most innovative new products, services and solutions. Selected from more than 130 entries, CarSCAN won for its ability to provide rapid and reliable detection of explosives, contraband, and stowaways in cars and light trucks.

"We believe that CarSCAN is a breakthrough in vehicle screening technology, and winning the ASIS Accolades re-confirms this," said Dr. Steven W. Smith, president and technical director of Spectrum San Diego. "We are honored that CarSCAN is being recognized among security industry leaders and innovators."

CarSCAN's patent-pending technology provides actionable information to security personnel at border crossings, military bases, embassies, ports and other critical government and private facilities. The vehicle being inspected drives through the CarSCAN archway and the scanned image is displayed on the security officer's monitor, much the same as an airport baggage scanner. Unlike previous generation vehicle scanners, dual-energy transmission imaging penetrates through the entire vehicle, greatly minimizing blind spots and highlighting potential threats in easily understandable color-coded images.

CarSCAN meets national safety standards for the X-ray screening of vehicles containing passengers. Its small footprint allows the CarSCAN archway to be installed into an existing traffic lane. Minimal manpower and time are required for installation and operational training. Since only a few hours are necessary to set up and dismantle the system, short notice needs and unanticipated security requirements can easily be accommodated. No trenching or build-out of the installation area is necessary. CarSCAN can be operated at an unlimited distance from security personnel to provide standoff blast protection.

The winners of the ASIS Accolades will be recognized at ASIS 2009, being held September 21-24 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA