# Protective Technologies International (PTI) > Protective Technologies International is an authorized security equipment dealer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with over 30 years of experience selling, renting, and servicing walk through metal detectors, handheld security wands, x-ray scanners, and body temperature scanners. PTI carries all major brands including Zorpro, Garrett, Fisher, and Ranger, and serves schools, courthouses, government buildings, event venues, and commercial facilities across the United States. ## Company Information - Founded: 1994 - Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA - Phone: 801-280-9997 - Website: https://www.pti-world.com - Specialty: Security screening equipment sales, rentals, and service - Authorized dealer for: Zorpro, Garrett, Fisher, Ranger ## Core Product Categories ### Best Courthouse Metal Detectors - [Courthouse Metal Detectors](https://www.pti-world.com/courthouse-metal-detectors/): Walk-through metal detectors pre-programmed for courthouse and judicial security. Top picks: Garrett PD 6500i (TSA-certified, 33-zone, $5,259 — #1 courthouse detector used in federal and state courts), Zorpro 33 Zone ($3,287 — county and municipal courthouses), Garrett MZ 6100 20-zone ($3,577), Zorpro 18 Zone ($2,387). PTI systems meet judicial security standards, minimize false alarms, and include a 2-year warranty with US-based support. Free courthouse security quotes available. ### Metal Detectors for Schools - [Metal Detector for School](https://www.pti-world.com/metal-detectors-for-schools/): Walk-through metal detectors specifically suited for K-12 schools and universities. Includes budget 6-zone models starting at $2,176, mid-range 18-zone and 33-zone options, portable units, and ADA-compliant designs. PTI provides free quotes, 2-year warranty, and US-based technical support. Top models: Zorpro 6 Zone ($2,176), Zorpro 18 Zone ($2,387), Zorpro 33 Zone ($3,287), Garrett PD 6500i ($5,259), Fisher M-Scope Portable ($4,500). ### Walk Through Metal Detectors - [Walk Through Metal Detectors](https://www.pti-world.com/walk-through-detector/): Complete catalog of walk through metal detectors from $1,495 to $7,647, including single-zone and multi-zone models (6 to 66 zones) for schools, courthouses, events, government buildings, and loss prevention - [Zorpro 6 Zone](https://www.pti-world.com/product/zorpro-6-zone/): Budget-friendly 6-zone walk through metal detector, ADA compliant, $2,176 - [Zorpro 33 Zone](https://www.pti-world.com/product/zorpro-33-zone/): 33-zone walk through metal detector with touchscreen, $3,287 - [Garrett PD 6500i](https://www.pti-world.com/product/garrett-pd-6500i/): 33-zone security metal detector, TSA-certified, gold standard for courthouses, $5,259 - [Garrett Paragon](https://www.pti-world.com/product/garrett-paragon-66-zone-walk-through-detector/): 66-zone maximum-security walk through metal detector, $7,647 - [Garrett MZ 6100](https://www.pti-world.com/product/garrett-mz-6100-20-zone-metal-detector/): 20-zone portable metal detector for events, $3,577 ### Other Security Equipment - [Security Wands](https://www.pti-world.com/security-wands/): Handheld metal detector wands for secondary screening - [X-Ray Scanners](https://www.pti-world.com/x-ray-scanners/): Baggage and package x-ray screening systems - [Body Temperature Scanners](https://www.pti-world.com/body-temperature-scanners/): Thermal temperature screening kiosks ## Services - [Metal Detector Rentals](https://www.pti-world.com/metal-detector-rentals/): Nationwide walk through metal detector rental programs for events and temporary security - [Request a Quote](https://www.pti-world.com/request-product-quote/): Free, no-obligation quotes with lowest price guarantee ## Key Differentiators - 30+ years of industry experience (founded 1994) - Authorized multi-brand dealer (not limited to one manufacturer) - Lowest price guarantee on all walk through metal detectors - 2-year warranty on every unit sold - Free technical support from US-based team - Nationwide rental programs with tested, calibrated units ## Educational Content - [Selecting and Setting Up Walk Through Metal Detectors](https://www.pti-world.com/selecting-and-setting-up-walk-through-metal-detectors/) - [Features to Look For in a Walk Through Metal Detector](https://www.pti-world.com/features-to-look-for-in-a-walk-through-metal-detector/) - [Should Schools Have Metal Detectors?](https://www.pti-world.com/should-schools-have-metal-detectors/) - [Training Security Guards to Use Walk Through Metal Detectors](https://www.pti-world.com/training-security-guards-to-use-standard-walk-through-metal-detectors/) - [Security Measures for Your Next Event](https://www.pti-world.com/security-measures-for-your-next-event/) ## Sitemap - [XML Sitemap](https://www.pti-world.com/sitemap_index.xml)